Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Hybrid origin
Middle Africa, Southern Africa, Madagascar
Types
Victoria Rhubarb
Colorado Red Rhubarb
Turkish Rhubarb
African Baobab, Grandidier’s Baobab, Boab
Habitat
gardens, Grassland, Humid climates, Tropical regions, Urban areas
Dry and Young forest Heaths, Wild
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-8
10-14
Sunset Zone
2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 14, 15, 16, 17
H1, H2, 23, 24
Habit
Clump-Forming
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Light Pink
White, Ivory
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Burgundy
Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Dark Red
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Dark Red
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Dark Red
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Not Available
Leaf Shape
Compound
Ovate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Very Slow
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Summer, Late Summer
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Drought, Salt
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Stem Planting
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do Not over Water, Requires regular watering, Use Mulches to help prevent water loss during hot and windy weather, Water Deeply
Do not water frequently, Does not require lot of watering
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Clay, Loam
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Remove branches
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Caterpillars
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Not Available
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Not Available
Birds
Allergy
Skin irritation
Not Available
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Not Available
anti-allergy, Asthma, Skin irritation
Part of Plant Used
Whole plant
Whole plant
Other Uses
Culinary use, Used as Ornamental plant
Not Available
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Mixed Border
Feature Plant, Shade Trees, Topiary / Bonsai / Espalier, Tropical
Botanical Name
RHEUM 'Ace of Hearts'
ADANSONIA digitata
Common Name
Ace of Hearts Ornamental Rhubarb, Ornamental Rhubarb
Baobab, Dead Rat Tree
In Hindi
सजावटी प्रकार का फल
Baobab
In German
Ornamental Rhabarber
Affenbrotbaum
In French
rhubarbe ornementale
Baobab
In Spanish
Ornamental de ruibarbo
Baobab
In Greek
καλλωπιστικά Ραβέντι
Baobab
In Portuguese
ornamental ruibarbo
baobá
In Polish
ozdobne Rabarbar
Baobab
In Latin
decentius Rhubarb
Baobab
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Not Available
Magnoliopsida
Order
Caryophyllales
Malvales
Family
Polygonaceae
Bombacaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Bombacoideae
Properties of Ornamental Rhubarb and Baobab
Wondering what are the properties of Ornamental Rhubarb and Baobab? We provide you with everything About Ornamental Rhubarb and Baobab. Ornamental Rhubarb doesn't have thorns and Baobab doesn't have thorns. Also Ornamental Rhubarb does not have fragrant flowers. Ornamental Rhubarb has allergic reactions like Skin irritation and Baobab has allergic reactions like Skin irritation. 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 Ornamental Rhubarb and Baobab and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Ornamental Rhubarb and Baobab
Season and care of Ornamental Rhubarb and Baobab is important to know. While considering everything about Ornamental Rhubarb and Baobab Care, growing season is an essential factor. Ornamental Rhubarb season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Baobab season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Ornamental Rhubarb is Clay, Loam and for Baobab is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Ornamental Rhubarb is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Baobab is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Ornamental Rhubarb and Baobab Physical Information
Ornamental Rhubarb and Baobab physical information is very important for comparison. Ornamental Rhubarb height is 71.10 cm and width 81.30 cm whereas Baobab height is 1,830.00 cm and width 1,520.00 cm. The color specification of Ornamental Rhubarb and Baobab are as follows:
Ornamental Rhubarb flower color: Light Pink
Ornamental Rhubarb leaf color: Green and Dark Red
Baobab flower color: White and Ivory
- Baobab leaf color: Green
Care of Ornamental Rhubarb and Baobab
Care of Ornamental Rhubarb and Baobab include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Ornamental Rhubarb pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Baobab pruning is done Remove branches. In summer Ornamental Rhubarb needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Baobab needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.