Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Tender Perennial
Tender Perennial
Origin
Central America
South America, Brazil
Types
Not Available
Not Available
Habitat
Wet forest, Woodland Garden
gardens, Pastures
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
Spreading
Minimum Width
Not Available
Flower Color
Dark Red, Dark Salmon, Sienna
Yellow, Red, Green
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Not Available
Violet
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Lobed
Long Linear
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Loam
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Not Available
Indeterminate
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
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
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
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
Bold
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Snails
Hummingbirds
Allergy
allergic reaction
no allergic reactions
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
Acts as a natural source of rain water for birds and insects., Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Mixed Border, Tropical
Container, Cutflower, Feature Plant, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Tropical
Botanical Name
GUNNERA insignis
HELICONIA bihai
Common Name
Giant Rhubarb, Poorman's Umbrella
Red Palulu, Firebird, Macaw Flower
In Hindi
Giant Rhubarb
Firebird
In German
Riesen- Rhabarber
Firebird
In French
Géant rhubarbe
Oiseau de feu
In Spanish
Gigante ruibarbo
Firebird
In Greek
Giant Ραβέντι
Firebird
In Portuguese
Rhubarb gigante
Firebird
In Polish
Giant Rabarbar
Firebird
In Latin
Giant RHEUM
Oedipus
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Not Available
Class
Magnoliopsida
Not Available
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
Properties of Giant Rhubarb and Red Palulu
Wondering what are the properties of Giant Rhubarb and Red Palulu? We provide you with everything About Giant Rhubarb and Red Palulu. Giant Rhubarb doesn't have thorns and Red Palulu doesn't have thorns. Also Giant Rhubarb does not have fragrant flowers. Giant Rhubarb has allergic reactions like allergic reaction and Red Palulu 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 Red Palulu and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Giant Rhubarb and Red Palulu
Season and care of Giant Rhubarb and Red Palulu is important to know. While considering everything about Giant Rhubarb and Red Palulu Care, growing season is an essential factor. Giant Rhubarb season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Red Palulu season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Giant Rhubarb is Loam and for Red Palulu is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Giant Rhubarb is Acidic, Neutral and for Red Palulu is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Giant Rhubarb and Red Palulu Physical Information
Giant Rhubarb and Red Palulu physical information is very important for comparison. Giant Rhubarb height is 120.00 cm and width 180.00 cm whereas Red Palulu height is 180.00 cm and width Not Available. The color specification of Giant Rhubarb and Red Palulu are as follows:
Giant Rhubarb flower color: Dark Red, Dark Salmon and Sienna
Giant Rhubarb leaf color: Green
Red Palulu flower color: Yellow, Red and Green
- Red Palulu leaf color: Dark Green
Care of Giant Rhubarb and Red Palulu
Care of Giant Rhubarb and Red Palulu include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Giant Rhubarb pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Red Palulu 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 Red Palulu needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.