Life Span
Perennial
Annual
Type
Perennial
Tender Perennial
Origin
Hybrid origin
Hybrid origin
Types
Victoria Rhubarb
Colorado Red Rhubarb
Turkish Rhubarb
Flowering Plants, Fruits, Herbs
Habitat
gardens, Grassland, Humid climates, Tropical regions, Urban areas
Subtropical climates, Tropical rainforest, Tropical regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-8
8-15
AHS Heat Zone
8-3
Not Available
Sunset Zone
2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 14, 15, 16, 17
H1, H2, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Clump-Forming
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Light Pink
White, Yellow, Purple, Brown
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Burgundy
Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Dark Red
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Dark Red
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Dark Red
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Compound
Oblanceolate , 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
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Average
Average
Bloom Time
Summer, Late Summer
Indeterminate
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Stem Planting
Divison
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
Water every two or three days during warmer months
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
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
Not Available
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Bold
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Attracts
Not Available
Insects
Allergy
Skin irritation
Anaphylaxis
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Not Available
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Not Available
anti-cancer, Asthma, Diarrhea, Improve heart health, increase memory, lowering blood pressure, Potassium
Part of Plant Used
Whole plant
Flowers, Fruits, Leaves, Root, Sap
Other Uses
Culinary use, Used as Ornamental plant
Animal Feed, Fine spines and trichomes are used as fiber for weaving, Leaves used for wrapping food, Pulp can be used to make rope place mats and other goods
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Mixed Border
Edible, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Mixed Border, Screening / Wind Break, Tropical
Botanical Name
RHEUM 'Ace of Hearts'
Musa acuminata × Musa balbisiana
Common Name
Ace of Hearts Ornamental Rhubarb, Ornamental Rhubarb
Banana, Hybrid Banana, Saba Banana
In Hindi
सजावटी प्रकार का फल
Saba kela
In German
Ornamental Rhabarber
saba Banane
In French
rhubarbe ornementale
saba banane
In Spanish
Ornamental de ruibarbo
saba plátano
In Greek
καλλωπιστικά Ραβέντι
saba banana
In Portuguese
ornamental ruibarbo
saba de banana
In Polish
ozdobne Rabarbar
saba banana
In Latin
decentius Rhubarb
Saba Musa sapientum fixa
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Not Available
Liliopsida
Order
Caryophyllales
Zingiberales
Family
Polygonaceae
Musaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Not Available
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Not Available
Season and Care of Ornamental Rhubarb and Saba Banana
Season and care of Ornamental Rhubarb and Saba Banana is important to know. While considering everything about Ornamental Rhubarb and Saba Banana Care, growing season is an essential factor. Ornamental Rhubarb season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Saba Banana season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Ornamental Rhubarb is Clay, Loam and for Saba Banana is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Ornamental Rhubarb is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Saba Banana is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Ornamental Rhubarb and Saba Banana Physical Information
Ornamental Rhubarb and Saba Banana physical information is very important for comparison. Ornamental Rhubarb height is 71.10 cm and width 81.30 cm whereas Saba Banana height is 460.00 cm and width 370.00 cm. The color specification of Ornamental Rhubarb and Saba Banana are as follows:
Ornamental Rhubarb flower color: Light Pink
Ornamental Rhubarb leaf color: Green and Dark Red
Saba Banana flower color: White, Yellow, Purple and Brown
- Saba Banana leaf color: Green
Care of Ornamental Rhubarb and Saba Banana
Care of Ornamental Rhubarb and Saba Banana include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Ornamental Rhubarb pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Saba Banana 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 Saba Banana needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.