Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Tender Perennial
Tender Perennial
Origin
Hybrid origin
Central America
Types
Not Available
Not Available
Habitat
Humid climates
Wet forest, Woodland Garden
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-12
9-12
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 24
H1, 14, 15, 16, 17, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Clump-Forming
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Yellow green
Dark Red, Dark Salmon, Sienna
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Not Available
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Purple, Light Green, Burgundy, Silver
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Purple, Light Green, Burgundy, Silver
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Purple, Light Green, Burgundy, Silver
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Heart-shaped
Lobed
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Partial shade, Full Shade
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
Not Available
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Divison, Seedlings
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Low
Medium
Watering Requirements
Requires watering in the growing season
Regular watering during dry periods
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, Sand
Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Partial shade, Full Shade
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Cut or pinch the stems, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
fertilize every 2-3 weeks while growing
Dilute liquid fertiliser
Pests and Diseases
Not Available
Downy mildew, Leaf spot, Rust
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Insignificant
Showy
Flower Petal Number
Not Available
Not Available
Fragrant Flower
No
Not Available
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Bold
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Not Available
Snails
Allergy
Mouth itching, Throat itching, Toxic
allergic reaction
Aesthetic Uses
Cottage Garden, Landscape Designing
Bog Garden, Water gardening
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Edible Uses
Not Available
Yes
Environmental Uses
Indoor Air Purification, Very little waste
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Rheumatism
Not Available
Part of Plant Used
Rhizomes
Stem
Other Uses
Leaves used for wrapping food
Jam, Jelly, Sauces
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Groundcover, Houseplant, Tropical
Feature Plant, Mixed Border, Tropical
Botanical Name
HOMALOMENA Wallisii
GUNNERA insignis
Common Name
Homalomena
Giant Rhubarb, Poorman's Umbrella
In Hindi
Homalomena
Giant Rhubarb
In German
Homalomena
Riesen- Rhabarber
In French
Homalomena
Géant rhubarbe
In Spanish
Homalomena
Gigante ruibarbo
In Greek
Homalomena
Giant Ραβέντι
In Portuguese
homalomena
Rhubarb gigante
In Polish
Homalomena
Giant Rabarbar
In Latin
Homalomena
Giant RHEUM
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Araceae
Gunneraceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Properties of Homalomena and Giant Rhubarb
Wondering what are the properties of Homalomena and Giant Rhubarb? We provide you with everything About Homalomena and Giant Rhubarb. Homalomena doesn't have thorns and Giant Rhubarb doesn't have thorns. Also Homalomena does not have fragrant flowers. Homalomena has allergic reactions like Mouth itching, Throat itching and Toxic and Giant Rhubarb has allergic reactions like Mouth itching, Throat itching and Toxic. 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 Homalomena and Giant Rhubarb and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Homalomena and Giant Rhubarb
Season and care of Homalomena and Giant Rhubarb is important to know. While considering everything about Homalomena and Giant Rhubarb Care, growing season is an essential factor. Homalomena season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Giant Rhubarb season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Homalomena is Loam, Sand and for Giant Rhubarb is Loam while the PH of soil for Homalomena is Acidic, Neutral and for Giant Rhubarb is Acidic, Neutral.
Homalomena and Giant Rhubarb Physical Information
Homalomena and Giant Rhubarb physical information is very important for comparison. Homalomena height is 35.60 cm and width 30.00 cm whereas Giant Rhubarb height is 120.00 cm and width 180.00 cm. The color specification of Homalomena and Giant Rhubarb are as follows:
Homalomena flower color: Yellow green
Homalomena leaf color: Green, Purple, Light Green, Burgundy and Silver
Giant Rhubarb flower color: Dark Red, Dark Salmon and Sienna
- Giant Rhubarb leaf color: Green
Care of Homalomena and Giant Rhubarb
Care of Homalomena and Giant Rhubarb include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Homalomena pruning is done Cut or pinch the stems, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Giant Rhubarb pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Homalomena needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Giant Rhubarb needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.
