Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Perennial
Cactus or Succulent, Flowering Plants
Origin
Hybrid origin
Mexico
Types
Victoria Rhubarb
Colorado Red Rhubarb
Turkish Rhubarb
Not Available
Habitat
gardens, Grassland, Humid climates, Tropical regions, Urban areas
Tropical rainforest
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-8
9-11
Sunset Zone
2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 14, 15, 16, 17
H1, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Clump-Forming
Weeping
Minimum Width
Not Available
Flower Color
Light Pink
Red, Orange, Magenta, Orange Red
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Not Available
Fruit Color
Burgundy
Purple, Red
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
Not Available
Leaf Shape
Compound
Long linear and narrow
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Summer, Late Summer
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Not Available
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Stem Planting
From Rhizomes, Leaf Cutting, Stem Planting
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
Keep the ground moist but not water-logged, Water occasionally
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral
Soil Type
Clay, Loam
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
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
Not Available
Attracts
Not Available
Hummingbirds
Allergy
Skin irritation
no allergic reactions
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Beautification, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Not Available
Not Available
Part of Plant Used
Whole plant
Whole plant
Other Uses
Culinary use, Used as Ornamental plant
Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Mixed Border
Container, Hanging Basket, Houseplant, Rock Garden, Wall, Tropical
Botanical Name
RHEUM 'Ace of Hearts'
DISOCACTUS ackermannii
Common Name
Ace of Hearts Ornamental Rhubarb, Ornamental Rhubarb
Orchid Cactus
In Hindi
सजावटी प्रकार का फल
आर्किड कैक्टस
In German
Ornamental Rhabarber
Orchid cactus
In French
rhubarbe ornementale
Cactus Orchid
In Spanish
Ornamental de ruibarbo
cactus orquídea
In Greek
καλλωπιστικά Ραβέντι
ορχιδέα κάκτος
In Portuguese
ornamental ruibarbo
Orchid cactus
In Polish
ozdobne Rabarbar
Orchid kaktus
In Latin
decentius Rhubarb
Orchid cactus
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Embryophyta
Class
Not Available
Magnoliopsida
Order
Caryophyllales
Caryophyllales
Family
Polygonaceae
Cactaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Tribe
Not Available
Hylocereeae
Subfamily
Not Available
Cactoideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Ornamental Rhubarb and Orchid Cactus
Season and care of Ornamental Rhubarb and Orchid Cactus is important to know. While considering everything about Ornamental Rhubarb and Orchid Cactus Care, growing season is an essential factor. Ornamental Rhubarb season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Orchid Cactus season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Ornamental Rhubarb is Clay, Loam and for Orchid Cactus is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Ornamental Rhubarb is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Orchid Cactus is Neutral.
Ornamental Rhubarb and Orchid Cactus Physical Information
Ornamental Rhubarb and Orchid Cactus physical information is very important for comparison. Ornamental Rhubarb height is 71.10 cm and width 81.30 cm whereas Orchid Cactus height is 15.20 cm and width Not Available. The color specification of Ornamental Rhubarb and Orchid Cactus are as follows:
Ornamental Rhubarb flower color: Light Pink
Ornamental Rhubarb leaf color: Green and Dark Red
Orchid Cactus flower color: Red, Orange, Magenta and Orange Red
- Orchid Cactus leaf color: Not Available
Care of Ornamental Rhubarb and Orchid Cactus
Care of Ornamental Rhubarb and Orchid Cactus include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Ornamental Rhubarb pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Orchid Cactus 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 Orchid Cactus needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.