Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Tender Perennial
Bulb or Corm or Tuber
Origin
Central America
South Africa
Types
Not Available
Not Available
Habitat
Wet forest, Woodland Garden
Temperate Regions, Woodlands
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-12
9-11
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
Yellow, Red, Orange
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Not Available
Red
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Dark 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
Partial shade, Full Shade
Type of Soil
Loam
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Not Available
Early Spring, Spring, Late Spring, Winter, Late Winter
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings, Transplanting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Regular watering during dry periods
Water more in summer
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
Loam
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Partial shade, Full Shade
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
Dilute liquid fertiliser
fertilize in growing season
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
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Allergy
allergic reaction
Asthma, breathing problems, Itchiness
Aesthetic Uses
Bog Garden, Water gardening
Beautification, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes, Used for decorating walls, fences, gates, hedges, etc.
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Food for insects, Prevent Soil Erosion
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
Container, Feature Plant, Foundation, Houseplant, Mixed Border
Botanical Name
GUNNERA insignis
CLIVIA miniata
Common Name
Giant Rhubarb, Poorman's Umbrella
Clivia
In Hindi
Giant Rhubarb
Clivia
In German
Riesen- Rhabarber
Clivia
In French
Géant rhubarbe
Clivia
In Spanish
Gigante ruibarbo
Clivia
In Greek
Giant Ραβέντι
κλίβια
In Portuguese
Rhubarb gigante
Clivia
In Polish
Giant Rabarbar
Clivia
In Latin
Giant RHEUM
Clivia
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Liliopsida
Order
Haloragales
Asparagales
Family
Gunneraceae
Liliaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Monocots
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Amaryllidoideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Not Available
Properties of Giant Rhubarb and Clivia
Wondering what are the properties of Giant Rhubarb and Clivia? We provide you with everything About Giant Rhubarb and Clivia. Giant Rhubarb doesn't have thorns and Clivia doesn't have thorns. Also Giant Rhubarb does not have fragrant flowers. Giant Rhubarb has allergic reactions like allergic reaction and Clivia 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 Clivia and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Giant Rhubarb and Clivia
Season and care of Giant Rhubarb and Clivia is important to know. While considering everything about Giant Rhubarb and Clivia Care, growing season is an essential factor. Giant Rhubarb season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Clivia season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Giant Rhubarb is Loam and for Clivia is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Giant Rhubarb is Acidic, Neutral and for Clivia is Acidic, Neutral.
Giant Rhubarb and Clivia Physical Information
Giant Rhubarb and Clivia physical information is very important for comparison. Giant Rhubarb height is 120.00 cm and width 180.00 cm whereas Clivia height is 30.50 cm and width 25.40 cm. The color specification of Giant Rhubarb and Clivia are as follows:
Giant Rhubarb flower color: Dark Red, Dark Salmon and Sienna
Giant Rhubarb leaf color: Green
Clivia flower color: Yellow, Red and Orange
- Clivia leaf color: Dark Green
Care of Giant Rhubarb and Clivia
Care of Giant Rhubarb and Clivia include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Giant Rhubarb pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Clivia 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 Clivia needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.
