Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Broadleaf Evergreen
Perennial
Origin
Argentina, Chile
Hybrid origin, Eastern Asia, India, Nepal, China
Types
Not available
Victoria Rhubarb
Colorado Red Rhubarb
Turkish Rhubarb
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Hardwood forests, pine woods
gardens, Grassland, Humid climates, Tropical regions, Urban areas
USDA Hardiness Zone
7-9
3-7
AHS Heat Zone
Not Available
8-5
Sunset Zone
21,22
2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 14, 15, 16, 17
Habit
Spreading
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
White, Light Pink
Ivory
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Not Available
Fruit Color
White, Purple, Rose, Violet, Plum, Black
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Dark Green, Bronze
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Ovate
Compound
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Summer
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Spring
Summer, Late Summer
Tolerances
Drought, Salt
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Semi-hardwood cuttings
Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Low
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs
Do Not over Water, Requires regular watering, Use Mulches to help prevent water loss during hot and windy weather, Water Deeply
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead flowers, Remove dead leaves
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Nitrogen
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Bacterial fruit blotch, Downy mildew, Gall Insects, Mites, Powdery mildew
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Shade areas
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Not Available
Foliage Texture
Medium
Bold
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Birds, Insects
Not Available
Allergy
Hives, inflammation in lips, Sore Throat, Swelling in the face
Skin irritation
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Beauty Benefits
Glowing Skin, Good for skin
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Food for animals, Food for birds
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Analgesic, Anodyne, Antirheumatic, Antispasmodic, Astringent, Carminative
Not Available
Part of Plant Used
Fruits, Leaves, Stem
Whole plant
Other Uses
For making oil, For making oil for cosmetics, Medicinal oil, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
Culinary use, Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Edging, Foundation, Hedges, Mixed Border
Edible, Herb / Vegetable, Mixed Border
Botanical Name
Gaultheria procumbens
RHEUM x hybridum
Common Name
Eastern teaberry, checkerberry, American wintergreen
Hybrid Garden Rhubarb, Rhubarb
In Hindi
boxberry
एक प्रकार का फल
In German
boxberry
Rhabarber
In French
boxberry
Rhubarbe
In Spanish
boxberry
Ruibarbo
In Greek
boxberry
Ραβέντι
In Portuguese
boxberry
Ruibarbo
In Polish
boxberry
Rabarbar
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Not Available
Order
Ericales
Caryophyllales
Family
Ericaceae
Polygonaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Tribe
Gaultherieae
Not Available
Subfamily
Vaccinioideae
Not Available
Properties of Boxberry and Rhubarb
Wondering what are the properties of Boxberry and Rhubarb? We provide you with everything About Boxberry and Rhubarb. Boxberry doesn't have thorns and Rhubarb doesn't have thorns. Also Boxberry does not have fragrant flowers. Boxberry has allergic reactions like Hives, inflammation in lips, Sore Throat and Swelling in the face and Rhubarb has allergic reactions like Hives, inflammation in lips, Sore Throat and Swelling in the face. Compare all the properties and characteristics of these two plants. Find out which of these plant can be used as indoor plant. If you are interested to decorate your house and garden, find out aesthetic uses, compare them and select the plant which will beautify your surrounding. Along with beautification, try comparing medicinal and edible uses of Boxberry and Rhubarb and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Boxberry and Rhubarb
Season and care of Boxberry and Rhubarb is important to know. While considering everything about Boxberry and Rhubarb Care, growing season is an essential factor. Boxberry season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Rhubarb season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Boxberry is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Rhubarb is Clay, Loam while the PH of soil for Boxberry is Acidic, Neutral and for Rhubarb is Acidic, Neutral.
Boxberry and Rhubarb Physical Information
Boxberry and Rhubarb physical information is very important for comparison. Boxberry height is 60.00 cm and width 90.00 cm whereas Rhubarb height is 60.00 cm and width 120.00 cm. The color specification of Boxberry and Rhubarb are as follows:
Boxberry flower color: White and Light Pink
Boxberry leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Rhubarb flower color: Ivory
- Rhubarb leaf color: Green
Care of Boxberry and Rhubarb
Care of Boxberry and Rhubarb include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Boxberry pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead flowers and Remove dead leaves and Rhubarb pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Boxberry needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Rhubarb needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.