Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Tender Perennial
Perennial
Origin
World/Pandemic
Hybrid origin
Types
242
Victoria Rhubarb
Colorado Red Rhubarb
Turkish Rhubarb
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Rocky areas, Sandy areas, Swamps, Terrestrial, Woodlands
gardens, Grassland, Humid climates, Tropical regions, Urban areas
USDA Hardiness Zone
11-14
5-8
Sunset Zone
H2
2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 14, 15, 16, 17
Habit
Clump-Forming
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Light Pink, Rose, Dark Salmon, Bronze, Tan, Sandy Brown, Sienna, Ivory
Light Pink
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Not Available
Fruit Color
Not Available
Burgundy
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green, Dark Red
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green, Dark Red
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Green, Dark Red
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Long Linear
Compound
Plant Season
Spring, Summer
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam
Clay, Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer
Summer, Late Summer
Tolerances
Cold climate, Full Sun, Salt
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Divison, Stem Planting, Transplanting
Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Low
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do Not over Water, Never Over-water, Requires regular watering, Requires watering in the growing season
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
Ample Water
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Clay, Loam
Clay, Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Cut or pinch the stems, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
fertilize in growing season, Phosphate, Requires high amount of nitrogen
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Bacterial soft rot, Brown Rot, Mealybugs, Spider mites
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Cold climate, Full Sun, Salt
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Not Available
Fragrant Flower
Not Available
No
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Not Available
Glossy
Attracts
Insects, Mealybugs
Not Available
Allergy
Not Available
Skin irritation
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
No Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Food for insects, Indoor Air Purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
No Medicinal Use
Not Available
Part of Plant Used
Flowers
Whole plant
Other Uses
Decoration Purposes, Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant
Culinary use, Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Feature Plant, Houseplant, Mixed Border
Feature Plant, Mixed Border
Botanical Name
ENCYCLIA hanburyi
RHEUM 'Ace of Hearts'
Common Name
Encyclia, Orchid
Ace of Hearts Ornamental Rhubarb, Ornamental Rhubarb
In Hindi
आर्किड
सजावटी प्रकार का फल
In German
Orchidee
Ornamental Rhabarber
In French
Orchidée
rhubarbe ornementale
In Spanish
Orquídea
Ornamental de ruibarbo
In Greek
εγκύκλιο
καλλωπιστικά Ραβέντι
In Portuguese
orquídea
ornamental ruibarbo
In Polish
orquídea
ozdobne Rabarbar
In Latin
Epidendrum
decentius Rhubarb
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Not Available
Order
Asparagales
Caryophyllales
Family
Orchidaceae
Polygonaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Tribe
Epidendreae
Not Available
Subfamily
Epidendroideae
Not Available
Season and Care of Encyclia and Ornamental Rhubarb
Season and care of Encyclia and Ornamental Rhubarb is important to know. While considering everything about Encyclia and Ornamental Rhubarb Care, growing season is an essential factor. Encyclia season is Spring and Summer and Ornamental Rhubarb season is Spring and Summer. The type of soil for Encyclia is Clay, Loam and for Ornamental Rhubarb is Clay, Loam while the PH of soil for Encyclia is Acidic and for Ornamental Rhubarb is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Encyclia and Ornamental Rhubarb Physical Information
Encyclia and Ornamental Rhubarb physical information is very important for comparison. Encyclia height is 40.60 cm and width 45.70 cm whereas Ornamental Rhubarb height is 71.10 cm and width 81.30 cm. The color specification of Encyclia and Ornamental Rhubarb are as follows:
Encyclia flower color: Light Pink, Rose, Dark Salmon, Bronze, Tan, Sandy Brown, Sienna and Ivory
Encyclia leaf color: Green
Ornamental Rhubarb flower color: Light Pink
- Ornamental Rhubarb leaf color: Green and Dark Red
Care of Encyclia and Ornamental Rhubarb
Care of Encyclia and Ornamental Rhubarb include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Encyclia pruning is done Cut or pinch the stems, Remove damaged leaves and Remove dead leaves and Ornamental Rhubarb pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Encyclia needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Ornamental Rhubarb needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.