Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Perennial
Tender Perennial
Origin
Hybrid origin
Southeastern United States, Latin America and the Caribbean, Caribbean, Central America, South America
Types
Victoria Rhubarb
Colorado Red Rhubarb
Turkish Rhubarb
Not Available
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
gardens, Grassland, Humid climates, Tropical regions, Urban areas
subtropical regions, Tropical regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-8
9-11
Sunset Zone
2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 14, 15, 16, 17
Not Available
Habit
Clump-Forming
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Light Pink
Not Available
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Burgundy
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Dark Red
Not Available
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Dark Red
Not Available
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Dark Red
Not Available
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Compound
Narrowly elliptic
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam
Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Summer, Late Summer
Not Available
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Stem Planting
By dividing rhizomes, tubers, 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
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water
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
Soil Type
Clay, Loam
Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial 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
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
N-P-K balanced liquid fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Not Available
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Not Available
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Not Available
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Not Available
Attracts
Not Available
Bees, Butterflies
Allergy
Skin irritation
Not Available
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Borders, Ground Cover
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Not Available
Cures poisoning from fish
Part of Plant Used
Whole plant
Bulbs
Other Uses
Culinary use, Used as Ornamental plant
Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Mixed Border
Bog Garden, Container, Cutflower, Groundcover, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall, Tropical, Wildflower
Botanical Name
RHEUM 'Ace of Hearts'
BLETIA purpurea
Common Name
Ace of Hearts Ornamental Rhubarb, Ornamental Rhubarb
Candelaria, Pinepink, Purple Bletia Orchid, Sharp-petaled Bletia Orchid
In Hindi
सजावटी प्रकार का फल
Candelaria
In German
Ornamental Rhabarber
Candelaria
In French
rhubarbe ornementale
Candelaria
In Spanish
Ornamental de ruibarbo
Candelaria
In Greek
καλλωπιστικά Ραβέντι
Candelaria
In Portuguese
ornamental ruibarbo
Candelaria
In Polish
ozdobne Rabarbar
Candelaria
In Latin
decentius Rhubarb
Candelaria
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Not Available
Liliopsida
Order
Caryophyllales
Orchidales
Family
Polygonaceae
Orchidaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Monocots
Tribe
Not Available
Arethuseae
Subfamily
Not Available
Epidendroideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Properties of Ornamental Rhubarb and Candelaria
Wondering what are the properties of Ornamental Rhubarb and Candelaria? We provide you with everything About Ornamental Rhubarb and Candelaria. Ornamental Rhubarb doesn't have thorns and Candelaria doesn't have thorns. Also Ornamental Rhubarb does not have fragrant flowers. Ornamental Rhubarb has allergic reactions like Skin irritation and Candelaria 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 Candelaria and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Ornamental Rhubarb and Candelaria
Season and care of Ornamental Rhubarb and Candelaria is important to know. While considering everything about Ornamental Rhubarb and Candelaria Care, growing season is an essential factor. Ornamental Rhubarb season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Candelaria season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Ornamental Rhubarb is Clay, Loam and for Candelaria is Sand while the PH of soil for Ornamental Rhubarb is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Candelaria is Acidic, Neutral.
Ornamental Rhubarb and Candelaria Physical Information
Ornamental Rhubarb and Candelaria physical information is very important for comparison. Ornamental Rhubarb height is 71.10 cm and width 81.30 cm whereas Candelaria height is 45.70 cm and width 30.00 cm. The color specification of Ornamental Rhubarb and Candelaria are as follows:
Ornamental Rhubarb flower color: Light Pink
Ornamental Rhubarb leaf color: Green and Dark Red
Candelaria flower color: Not Available
- Candelaria leaf color: Not Available
Care of Ornamental Rhubarb and Candelaria
Care of Ornamental Rhubarb and Candelaria include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Ornamental Rhubarb pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Candelaria pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Ornamental Rhubarb needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Candelaria needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.