Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Hybrid origin
Madagascar
Types
Victoria Rhubarb
Colorado Red Rhubarb
Turkish Rhubarb
Euphorbia tithymaloides tithymaloides, Euphorbia tithymaloides angustifolia
Habitat
gardens, Grassland, Humid climates, Tropical regions, Urban areas
subtropical regions, Tropical regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-8
9-13
AHS Heat Zone
8-3
Not Available
Sunset Zone
2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 14, 15, 16, 17
H2, 13, 23, 24
Habit
Clump-Forming
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Light Pink
Purple, Orange, Pink, Magenta
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Not Available
Fruit Color
Burgundy
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Dark Red
Green, Gray Green, Burgundy
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Dark Red
Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Dark Red
Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Green, Gray Green
Leaf Shape
Compound
Ovate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Summer, Late Summer
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Indeterminate
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Stem Planting
Seedlings, Softwood cuttings
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
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Clay, Loam
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial 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
Red blotch
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Not Available
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Bold
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Not Available
Hummingbirds
Allergy
Skin irritation
Carcinogenic, Diarrhea, Skin irritation, Toxic
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Skin Problems
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Not Available
Asthma, Emetic, Inflammation, Intestinal worms
Part of Plant Used
Whole plant
Leaves, Root
Other Uses
Culinary use, Used as Ornamental plant
Tea-like beverage can be brewed, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Mixed Border
Container, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall, Tropical
Botanical Name
RHEUM 'Ace of Hearts'
Euphorbia tithymaloides
Common Name
Ace of Hearts Ornamental Rhubarb, Ornamental Rhubarb
Devil's Backbone
In Hindi
सजावटी प्रकार का फल
Devil's Backbone
In German
Ornamental Rhabarber
Devil's Backbone
In French
rhubarbe ornementale
Backbone du Diable
In Spanish
Ornamental de ruibarbo
El espinazo del diablo
In Greek
καλλωπιστικά Ραβέντι
Devil's Backbone
In Portuguese
ornamental ruibarbo
Espinha do Diabo
In Polish
ozdobne Rabarbar
Kręgosłup diabła
In Latin
decentius Rhubarb
Narum diaboli
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Not Available
Magnoliopsida
Order
Caryophyllales
Malpighiales
Family
Polygonaceae
Crassulaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Not Available
Euphorbieae
Subfamily
Not Available
Euphorbioideae
Season and Care of Ornamental Rhubarb and Devils Backbone
Season and care of Ornamental Rhubarb and Devils Backbone is important to know. While considering everything about Ornamental Rhubarb and Devils Backbone Care, growing season is an essential factor. Ornamental Rhubarb season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Devils Backbone season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Ornamental Rhubarb is Clay, Loam and for Devils Backbone is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Ornamental Rhubarb is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Devils Backbone is Neutral, Alkaline.
Ornamental Rhubarb and Devils Backbone Physical Information
Ornamental Rhubarb and Devils Backbone physical information is very important for comparison. Ornamental Rhubarb height is 71.10 cm and width 81.30 cm whereas Devils Backbone height is 90.00 cm and width 30.00 cm. The color specification of Ornamental Rhubarb and Devils Backbone are as follows:
Ornamental Rhubarb flower color: Light Pink
Ornamental Rhubarb leaf color: Green and Dark Red
Devils Backbone flower color: Purple, Orange, Pink and Magenta
- Devils Backbone leaf color: Green, Gray Green and Burgundy
Care of Ornamental Rhubarb and Devils Backbone
Care of Ornamental Rhubarb and Devils Backbone include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Ornamental Rhubarb pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Devils Backbone 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 Devils Backbone needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.
