Life Span
Perennial
Annual and Perennial
Type
Tender Perennial
Tender Perennial
Origin
Central America
Southern Europe, Mediterranean
Types
Not Available
Not Available
Habitat
Wet forest, Woodland Garden
gardens, Grassland, Prairies, tropical environments, Tropical regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-12
7-9
Sunset Zone
H1, 14, 15, 16, 17, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
4, 5, 6, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Clump-Forming
Mat-forming
Flower Color
Dark Red, Dark Salmon, Sienna
White, Green
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Not Available
Green
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Gray Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Gray Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Gray Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Light Green
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Not Available
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings, Stem Cutting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Regular watering during dry periods
Allow soil to be completely dry in between waterings, Water Deeply, Water less during winter
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Cut or pinch the stems, Do not prune during shooting season, Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Prune prior to new growth, Remove deadheads
Fertilizers
Dilute liquid fertiliser
No fertilizers needed
Pests and Diseases
Downy mildew, Leaf spot, Rust
fungus, Insects, Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Not Available
Single
Fragrant Flower
Not Available
No
Foliage Texture
Bold
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Snails
Bees, Birds, Butterflies
Allergy
allergic reaction
Skin irritation
Aesthetic Uses
Bog Garden, Water gardening
Beautification, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Not Available
No Medicinal Use
Part of Plant Used
Stem
Whole plant
Other Uses
Jam, Jelly, Sauces
Showy Purposes
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Mixed Border, Tropical
Alpine, Container, Edging, Foundation, Groundcover, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall
Botanical Name
GUNNERA insignis
CALADIUM 'Aaron'
Common Name
Giant Rhubarb, Poorman's Umbrella
Aaron Caladium, Angel Wings, Fancy-leaved Caladium
In Hindi
Giant Rhubarb
Aaron Caladium
In German
Riesen- Rhabarber
Aaron Caladium
In French
Géant rhubarbe
Aaron Caladium
In Spanish
Gigante ruibarbo
Aaron Caladium
In Greek
Giant Ραβέντι
Aaron τροπικό φυτό
In Portuguese
Rhubarb gigante
Aaron Caladium
In Polish
Giant Rabarbar
Aaron Caladium
In Latin
Giant RHEUM
Aaron Caladium
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Liliopsida
Order
Haloragales
Alismatales
Family
Gunneraceae
Araceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Monocots
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Aroideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Not Available
Season and Care of Giant Rhubarb and Aaron Caladium
Season and care of Giant Rhubarb and Aaron Caladium is important to know. While considering everything about Giant Rhubarb and Aaron Caladium Care, growing season is an essential factor. Giant Rhubarb season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Aaron Caladium season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Giant Rhubarb is Loam and for Aaron Caladium is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Giant Rhubarb is Acidic, Neutral and for Aaron Caladium is Neutral, Alkaline.
Giant Rhubarb and Aaron Caladium Physical Information
Giant Rhubarb and Aaron Caladium physical information is very important for comparison. Giant Rhubarb height is 120.00 cm and width 180.00 cm whereas Aaron Caladium height is 30.50 cm and width 30.50 cm. The color specification of Giant Rhubarb and Aaron Caladium are as follows:
Giant Rhubarb flower color: Dark Red, Dark Salmon and Sienna
Giant Rhubarb leaf color: Green
Aaron Caladium flower color: White and Green
- Aaron Caladium leaf color: Gray Green
Care of Giant Rhubarb and Aaron Caladium
Care of Giant Rhubarb and Aaron Caladium include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Giant Rhubarb pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Aaron Caladium pruning is done Cut or pinch the stems, Do not prune during shooting season, Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Prune prior to new growth and Remove deadheads. In summer Giant Rhubarb needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Aaron Caladium needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.