Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Perennial
Tender Perennial
Origin
Hybrid origin
Latin America and the Caribbean
Types
Victoria Rhubarb
Colorado Red Rhubarb
Turkish Rhubarb
Not Available
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
gardens, Grassland, Humid climates, Tropical regions, Urban areas
Humid climates, Warmer regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-8
10-15
Sunset Zone
2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 14, 15, 16, 17
H1, H2, 24
Habit
Clump-Forming
Thicket/Colonizing
Flower Color
Light Pink
White, Yellow, Red, Green, Orange, Orange Red
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Burgundy
Red, Orange
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
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Compound
Ovate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Growth Rate
Medium
Very Fast
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Average
Average
Bloom Time
Summer, Late Summer
Indeterminate
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Stem Planting
From Rhizomes, Micropropagation
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
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
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
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Cut or pinch the stems, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Fertilize every two months
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Mealybugs, Nematodes, Red blotch, Soft scales
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Salt
Flower Petal Number
Not Available
Not Available
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Attracts
Not Available
Hummingbirds, Insects
Allergy
Skin irritation
Toxic
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Beautification, Cottage Garden
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Food for birds
Medicinal Uses
Not Available
Healing
Part of Plant Used
Whole plant
Root, Seeds
Other Uses
Culinary use, Used as Ornamental plant
Florist trade and landscaping
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Mixed Border
Bedding Plant, Container, Cutflower, Feature Plant, Groundcover, Mixed Border, Tropical
Botanical Name
RHEUM 'Ace of Hearts'
HELICONIA psittacorum 'Lady Di'
Common Name
Ace of Hearts Ornamental Rhubarb, Ornamental Rhubarb
Heliconia, Lady Di Heliconia, Parakeet Flower
In Hindi
सजावटी प्रकार का फल
Heliconia
In German
Ornamental Rhabarber
Heliconia
In French
rhubarbe ornementale
Heliconia
In Spanish
Ornamental de ruibarbo
Heliconia
In Greek
καλλωπιστικά Ραβέντι
Heliconia
In Portuguese
ornamental ruibarbo
Heliconia
In Polish
ozdobne Rabarbar
Heliconia
In Latin
decentius Rhubarb
Heliconia
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Not Available
Liliopsida
Order
Caryophyllales
Zingiberales
Family
Polygonaceae
Heliconiaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Not Available
Season and Care of Ornamental Rhubarb and Heliconia
Season and care of Ornamental Rhubarb and Heliconia is important to know. While considering everything about Ornamental Rhubarb and Heliconia Care, growing season is an essential factor. Ornamental Rhubarb season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Heliconia season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Ornamental Rhubarb is Clay, Loam and for Heliconia is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Ornamental Rhubarb is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Heliconia is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Ornamental Rhubarb and Heliconia Physical Information
Ornamental Rhubarb and Heliconia physical information is very important for comparison. Ornamental Rhubarb height is 71.10 cm and width 81.30 cm whereas Heliconia height is 60.00 cm and width 150.00 cm. The color specification of Ornamental Rhubarb and Heliconia are as follows:
Ornamental Rhubarb flower color: Light Pink
Ornamental Rhubarb leaf color: Green and Dark Red
Heliconia flower color: White, Yellow, Red, Green, Orange and Orange Red
- Heliconia leaf color: Green
Care of Ornamental Rhubarb and Heliconia
Care of Ornamental Rhubarb and Heliconia include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Ornamental Rhubarb pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Heliconia pruning is done Cut or pinch the stems, 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 Heliconia needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.