Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Tender Perennial
Bulb or Corm or Tuber
Origin
Central America
Mediterranean, Turkey
Types
Not Available
Not Available
Habitat
Wet forest, Woodland Garden
meadows, Terrestrial
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-12
3-9
Sunset Zone
H1, 14, 15, 16, 17, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
21,22
Habit
Clump-Forming
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Dark Red, Dark Salmon, Sienna
White, Blue, Pink, Violet
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Not Available
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Several shades of Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Lobed
Long Linear
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Winter
Sunlight
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Not Available
Early Spring, Late Winter
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings
From bulbs, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Regular watering during dry periods
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water, Do not water frequently, Keep the ground moist but not water-logged, Never Over-water
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
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
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
Dilute liquid fertiliser
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Downy mildew, Leaf spot, Rust
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, Flying insects
Allergy
allergic reaction
Skin rash
Aesthetic Uses
Bog Garden, Water gardening
Beautification, Bouquets, Ground Cover, 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
Flowers
Other Uses
Jam, Jelly, Sauces
Decoration Purposes, Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Mixed Border, Tropical
Alpine, Container, Foundation, Lawns and Turf, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall, Wildflower
Botanical Name
GUNNERA insignis
CHIONODOXA
Common Name
Giant Rhubarb, Poorman's Umbrella
Chionodoxa, Glory-of-the-Snow
In Hindi
Giant Rhubarb
Chionodoxa
In German
Riesen- Rhabarber
Chionodoxa
In French
Géant rhubarbe
Chionodoxa
In Spanish
Gigante ruibarbo
Chionodoxa
In Greek
Giant Ραβέντι
Chionodoxa
In Portuguese
Rhubarb gigante
Chionodoxa
In Polish
Giant Rabarbar
Chionodoxa
In Latin
Giant RHEUM
Chionodoxa
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Platyhelminthes
Class
Magnoliopsida
Cestoda
Order
Haloragales
Liliales
Family
Gunneraceae
Liliaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Monocots
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Properties of Giant Rhubarb and Chionodoxa
Wondering what are the properties of Giant Rhubarb and Chionodoxa? We provide you with everything About Giant Rhubarb and Chionodoxa. Giant Rhubarb doesn't have thorns and Chionodoxa doesn't have thorns. Also Giant Rhubarb does not have fragrant flowers. Giant Rhubarb has allergic reactions like allergic reaction and Chionodoxa has allergic reactions like allergic reaction. 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 Giant Rhubarb and Chionodoxa and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Giant Rhubarb and Chionodoxa
Season and care of Giant Rhubarb and Chionodoxa is important to know. While considering everything about Giant Rhubarb and Chionodoxa Care, growing season is an essential factor. Giant Rhubarb season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Chionodoxa season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Giant Rhubarb is Loam and for Chionodoxa is Loam while the PH of soil for Giant Rhubarb is Acidic, Neutral and for Chionodoxa is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Giant Rhubarb and Chionodoxa Physical Information
Giant Rhubarb and Chionodoxa physical information is very important for comparison. Giant Rhubarb height is 120.00 cm and width 180.00 cm whereas Chionodoxa height is 10.20 cm and width 5.10 cm. The color specification of Giant Rhubarb and Chionodoxa are as follows:
Giant Rhubarb flower color: Dark Red, Dark Salmon and Sienna
Giant Rhubarb leaf color: Green
Chionodoxa flower color: White, Blue, Pink and Violet
- Chionodoxa leaf color: Green
Care of Giant Rhubarb and Chionodoxa
Care of Giant Rhubarb and Chionodoxa include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Giant Rhubarb pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Chionodoxa pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Giant Rhubarb needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Chionodoxa needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.