Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Japan
Hybrid origin, Eastern Asia, India, Nepal, China
Types
Not available
Victoria Rhubarb
Colorado Red Rhubarb
Turkish Rhubarb
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Open areas, Open Plains
gardens, Grassland, Humid climates, Tropical regions, Urban areas
USDA Hardiness Zone
6-11
3-7
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 14, 15, 16, 17
Habit
Upright/Erect
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Yellow, Brown
Ivory
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Not Available
Fruit Color
Yellow green
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Cone shaped
Compound
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Summer
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam
Clay, Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Summer
Summer, Late Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
From bulbs, From Rhizomes, Seedlings
Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Keep ground moist, Requires regular watering
Do Not over Water, Requires regular watering, Use Mulches to help prevent water loss during hot and windy weather, Water Deeply
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
Clay, Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Rots, Scale, Spider mites
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Not Available
Foliage Texture
Bold
Bold
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Not Available
Not Available
Allergy
Hives, Itchiness, Swelling, Throat itching, wheezing
Skin irritation
Aesthetic Uses
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Fiber, Hair Loss, Kidney Stones, Piles, Vitamin C
Not Available
Part of Plant Used
Fruits, Leaves
Whole plant
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties, Used in herbal medicines
Culinary use, Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Cutflower, Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border, Screening / Wind Break, Tropical
Edible, Herb / Vegetable, Mixed Border
Botanical Name
MUSA basjoo
RHEUM x hybridum
Common Name
Japanese banana,Japanese fibre banana,hardy banana
Hybrid Garden Rhubarb, Rhubarb
In Hindi
हार्डी केला
एक प्रकार का फल
In German
hardy Banane
Rhabarber
In French
banana hardy
Rhubarbe
In Spanish
plátano resistentes
Ruibarbo
In Greek
σκληραγωγημένο μπανάνα
Ραβέντι
In Portuguese
de banana resistentes
Ruibarbo
In Polish
hardy banana
Rabarbar
In Latin
duros Musa sapientum fixa
RHEUM
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Not Available
Order
Zingiberales
Caryophyllales
Family
Strelitziaceae
Polygonaceae
Clade
Monocotyledonous
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Properties of Hardy Banana and Rhubarb
Wondering what are the properties of Hardy Banana and Rhubarb? We provide you with everything About Hardy Banana and Rhubarb. Hardy Banana doesn't have thorns and Rhubarb doesn't have thorns. Also Hardy Banana does not have fragrant flowers. Hardy Banana has allergic reactions like Hives, Itchiness, Swelling, Throat itching and wheezing and Rhubarb has allergic reactions like Hives, Itchiness, Swelling, Throat itching and wheezing. 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 Hardy Banana and Rhubarb and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Hardy Banana and Rhubarb
Season and care of Hardy Banana and Rhubarb is important to know. While considering everything about Hardy Banana and Rhubarb Care, growing season is an essential factor. Hardy Banana season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Rhubarb season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Hardy Banana is Loam and for Rhubarb is Clay, Loam while the PH of soil for Hardy Banana is Acidic, Neutral and for Rhubarb is Acidic, Neutral.
Hardy Banana and Rhubarb Physical Information
Hardy Banana and Rhubarb physical information is very important for comparison. Hardy Banana height is 300.00 cm and width 240.00 cm whereas Rhubarb height is 60.00 cm and width 120.00 cm. The color specification of Hardy Banana and Rhubarb are as follows:
Hardy Banana flower color: Yellow and Brown
Hardy Banana leaf color: Green
Rhubarb flower color: Ivory
- Rhubarb leaf color: Green
Care of Hardy Banana and Rhubarb
Care of Hardy Banana and Rhubarb include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Hardy Banana pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Rhubarb pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Hardy Banana needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Rhubarb needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.