Life Span
Perennial
Annual
Origin
Hybrid origin
Southern Asia
Types
Victoria Rhubarb
Colorado Red Rhubarb
Turkish Rhubarb
Savoy, Giant Noble, Semi-savoy
Habitat
gardens, Grassland, Humid climates, Tropical regions, Urban areas
Fields, gardens, meadows, Suburban areas
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-8
Not Available
AHS Heat Zone
8-3
Not Available
Sunset Zone
2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 14, 15, 16, 17
Not Available
Habit
Clump-Forming
Rosette/Stemless
Flower Color
Light Pink
Yellow, Green
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Burgundy
Tan, Black
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Dark Red
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Dark Red
Not Available
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Dark Red
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Compound
Ovate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Not Available
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Very Fast
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
Not Available
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Stem Planting
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
Requires regular watering
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
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Fertilize when new
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Downy mildew, Leafminers, Red blotch, Seedcorn maggot
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Cold climate, Drought
Flower Petal Number
Not Available
Not Available
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Attracts
Not Available
Not Available
Allergy
Skin irritation
Food Allergy
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Not Available
Energy, Potassium, Rich in Iron, Vitamin A, Vitamin C, Vitamin E, Vitamin K
Part of Plant Used
Whole plant
Leaves, Stem
Other Uses
Culinary use, Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Food, Used for its medicinal properties
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Mixed Border
Container, Edible, Herb, Vegetable
Botanical Name
RHEUM 'Ace of Hearts'
SPINACIA oleracea
Common Name
Ace of Hearts Ornamental Rhubarb, Ornamental Rhubarb
Spinach
In Hindi
सजावटी प्रकार का फल
पालक
In German
Ornamental Rhabarber
Spinat
In French
rhubarbe ornementale
Épinards
In Spanish
Ornamental de ruibarbo
Espinacas
In Greek
καλλωπιστικά Ραβέντι
Σπανάκι
In Portuguese
ornamental ruibarbo
Espinafre
In Polish
ozdobne Rabarbar
Szpinak
In Latin
decentius Rhubarb
Spinach
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Not Available
Magnoliopsida
Order
Caryophyllales
Caryophyllales
Family
Polygonaceae
Chenopodiaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Tribe
Not Available
Anserineae
Subfamily
Not Available
Chenopodioideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Properties of Ornamental Rhubarb and Spinach
Wondering what are the properties of Ornamental Rhubarb and Spinach? We provide you with everything About Ornamental Rhubarb and Spinach. Ornamental Rhubarb doesn't have thorns and Spinach doesn't have thorns. Also Ornamental Rhubarb does not have fragrant flowers. Ornamental Rhubarb has allergic reactions like Skin irritation and Spinach 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 Spinach and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Ornamental Rhubarb and Spinach
Season and care of Ornamental Rhubarb and Spinach is important to know. While considering everything about Ornamental Rhubarb and Spinach Care, growing season is an essential factor. Ornamental Rhubarb season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Spinach season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Ornamental Rhubarb is Clay, Loam and for Spinach is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Ornamental Rhubarb is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Spinach is Neutral, Alkaline.
Ornamental Rhubarb and Spinach Physical Information
Ornamental Rhubarb and Spinach physical information is very important for comparison. Ornamental Rhubarb height is 71.10 cm and width 81.30 cm whereas Spinach height is 15.20 cm and width 30.50 cm. The color specification of Ornamental Rhubarb and Spinach are as follows:
Ornamental Rhubarb flower color: Light Pink
Ornamental Rhubarb leaf color: Green and Dark Red
Spinach flower color: Yellow and Green
- Spinach leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Care of Ornamental Rhubarb and Spinach
Care of Ornamental Rhubarb and Spinach include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Ornamental Rhubarb pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Spinach 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 Spinach needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.