Life Span
Annual
Perennial
Origin
Southeastern Asia, China, Japan, Melanesia
Hybrid origin, Eastern Asia, India, Nepal, China
Types
Not Available
Victoria Rhubarb
Colorado Red Rhubarb
Turkish Rhubarb
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Humid climates, Subtropical climates
gardens, Grassland, Humid climates, Tropical regions, Urban areas
USDA Hardiness Zone
11-15
3-7
Sunset Zone
Not Available
2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 14, 15, 16, 17
Habit
Clump-Forming
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
White, Light Yellow, Violet, Ivory
Ivory
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Not Available
Fruit Color
Non Fruiting Plant
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Light Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Light Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Light Green
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green, Light Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Subulate
Compound
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Summer
Sunlight
Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Not Available
Clay, Loam
The pH of Soil
Not Available
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Summer
Summer, Late Summer
Tolerances
Not Available
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Divison
Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Allow to dry out slightly between watering
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
Not Available
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Not Available
Clay, Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Not Available
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Bold
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Not Available
Not Available
Allergy
Not Available
Skin irritation
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Bonsai, Borders
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Not Available
Not Available
Part of Plant Used
Flowers
Whole plant
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant
Culinary use, Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Hanging Basket, Houseplant, Rock Garden / Wall, Tropical
Edible, Herb / Vegetable, Mixed Border
Botanical Name
ERIA merrillii
RHEUM x hybridum
Common Name
Eria, Orchid
Hybrid Garden Rhubarb, Rhubarb
In Hindi
Eria
एक प्रकार का फल
In Portuguese
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Ruibarbo
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Not Available
Order
Asparagales
Caryophyllales
Family
Orchidaceae
Polygonaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Tribe
Podochileae
Not Available
Subfamily
Epidendroideae
Not Available
Properties of Eria and Rhubarb
Wondering what are the properties of Eria and Rhubarb? We provide you with everything About Eria and Rhubarb. Eria doesn't have thorns and Rhubarb doesn't have thorns. Also Eria does not have fragrant flowers. Eria has allergic reactions like Not Available and Rhubarb has allergic reactions like Not Available. 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 Eria and Rhubarb and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Eria and Rhubarb
Season and care of Eria and Rhubarb is important to know. While considering everything about Eria and Rhubarb Care, growing season is an essential factor. Eria season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Rhubarb season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Eria is Not Available and for Rhubarb is Clay, Loam while the PH of soil for Eria is Not Available and for Rhubarb is Acidic, Neutral.
Eria and Rhubarb Physical Information
Eria and Rhubarb physical information is very important for comparison. Eria height is 25.50 cm and width 25.40 cm whereas Rhubarb height is 60.00 cm and width 120.00 cm. The color specification of Eria and Rhubarb are as follows:
Eria flower color: White, Light Yellow, Violet and Ivory
Eria leaf color: Green and Light Green
Rhubarb flower color: Ivory
- Rhubarb leaf color: Green
Care of Eria and Rhubarb
Care of Eria and Rhubarb include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Eria pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Rhubarb pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Eria 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.