Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Tender Perennial
Tender Perennial
Origin
Central America
Latin America and the Caribbean
Types
Not Available
Not Available
Habitat
Wet forest, Woodland Garden
Humid climates, Warmer regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-12
10-15
Sunset Zone
H1, 14, 15, 16, 17, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
H1, H2, 24
Habit
Clump-Forming
Thicket/Colonizing
Flower Color
Dark Red, Dark Salmon, Sienna
White, Yellow, Red, Green, Orange, Orange Red
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Not Available
Red, Orange
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Dark 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, Partial shade
Growth Rate
Medium
Very Fast
Type of Soil
Loam
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Average
Average
Bloom Time
Not Available
Indeterminate
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings
From Rhizomes, Micropropagation
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
Watering Requirements
Regular watering during dry periods
Average Water Needs
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 Type
Loam
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Average
Sun Exposure
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Cut or pinch the stems, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
Dilute liquid fertiliser
Fertilize every two months
Pests and Diseases
Downy mildew, Leaf spot, Rust
Mealybugs, Nematodes, Red blotch, Soft scales
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Salt
Flower Petal Number
Not Available
Not Available
Fragrant Flower
Not Available
No
Foliage Texture
Bold
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Snails
Hummingbirds, Insects
Allergy
allergic reaction
Toxic
Aesthetic Uses
Bog Garden, Water gardening
Beautification, Cottage Garden
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Food for birds
Medicinal Uses
Not Available
Healing
Part of Plant Used
Stem
Root, Seeds
Other Uses
Jam, Jelly, Sauces
Florist trade and landscaping
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Mixed Border, Tropical
Bedding Plant, Container, Cutflower, Feature Plant, Groundcover, Mixed Border, Tropical
Botanical Name
GUNNERA insignis
HELICONIA psittacorum 'Lady Di'
Common Name
Giant Rhubarb, Poorman's Umbrella
Heliconia, Lady Di Heliconia, Parakeet Flower
In Hindi
Giant Rhubarb
Heliconia
In German
Riesen- Rhabarber
Heliconia
In French
Géant rhubarbe
Heliconia
In Spanish
Gigante ruibarbo
Heliconia
In Greek
Giant Ραβέντι
Heliconia
In Portuguese
Rhubarb gigante
Heliconia
In Polish
Giant Rabarbar
Heliconia
In Latin
Giant RHEUM
Heliconia
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Liliopsida
Order
Haloragales
Zingiberales
Family
Gunneraceae
Heliconiaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Giant Rhubarb and Heliconia
Season and care of Giant Rhubarb and Heliconia is important to know. While considering everything about Giant Rhubarb and Heliconia Care, growing season is an essential factor. Giant Rhubarb season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Heliconia season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Giant Rhubarb is Loam and for Heliconia is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Giant Rhubarb is Acidic, Neutral and for Heliconia is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Giant Rhubarb and Heliconia Physical Information
Giant Rhubarb and Heliconia physical information is very important for comparison. Giant Rhubarb height is 120.00 cm and width 180.00 cm whereas Heliconia height is 60.00 cm and width 150.00 cm. The color specification of Giant Rhubarb and Heliconia are as follows:
Giant Rhubarb flower color: Dark Red, Dark Salmon and Sienna
Giant Rhubarb leaf color: Green
Heliconia flower color: White, Yellow, Red, Green, Orange and Orange Red
- Heliconia leaf color: Green
Care of Giant Rhubarb and Heliconia
Care of Giant Rhubarb and Heliconia include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Giant Rhubarb pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Heliconia pruning is done Cut or pinch the stems, 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 Heliconia needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.