Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Hybrid origin, Asia
Hybrid origin
Types
Not Available
Victoria Rhubarb
Colorado Red Rhubarb
Turkish Rhubarb
Habitat
Lawn
gardens, Grassland, Humid climates, Tropical regions, Urban areas
USDA Hardiness Zone
11-12
5-8
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 14, 15, 16, 17
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
White, Red, Purple
Light Pink
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Not Available
Fruit Color
Yellow, Yellow green
Burgundy
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green
Green, Dark Red
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Green, Dark Red
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
Green, Dark Red
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Light Green
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
Summer, Late Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Cuttings, Grafting, Seedlings
Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Reduce watering in winter, Water frequently while growing
Do Not over Water, Requires regular watering, Use Mulches to help prevent water loss during hot and windy weather, Water Deeply
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
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
Leafminer
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Not Available
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
No
Foliage Texture
Medium
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Attracts
Not Available
Not Available
Allergy
Anaphylaxis, Oral Allergy
Skin irritation
Aesthetic Uses
Bonsai
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Astringent, Diuretic, Febrifuge
Not Available
Part of Plant Used
Fruits, Pulp, Tree trunks
Whole plant
Other Uses
Cosmetics, Disinfectant, Edible syrup
Culinary use, Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Edible, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Houseplant, Topiary / Bonsai / Espalier, Tropical
Feature Plant, Mixed Border
Botanical Name
CITRUS limon 'Ponderosa'
RHEUM 'Ace of Hearts'
Common Name
Lemon, Ponderosa Lemon
Ace of Hearts Ornamental Rhubarb, Ornamental Rhubarb
In Hindi
Ponderosa Lemon
सजावटी प्रकार का फल
In German
Ponderosa Zitrone
Ornamental Rhabarber
In French
Citron Ponderosa
rhubarbe ornementale
In Spanish
Ponderosa Lemon
Ornamental de ruibarbo
In Greek
Ponderosa Lemon
καλλωπιστικά Ραβέντι
In Portuguese
Ponderosa Lemon
ornamental ruibarbo
In Polish
Ponderosa Lemon
ozdobne Rabarbar
In Latin
Ponderosa Lemon
decentius Rhubarb
Phylum
Not Available
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Not Available
Order
Sapindales
Caryophyllales
Family
Rutaceae
Polygonaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Tribe
Citreae
Not Available
Subfamily
Aurantioideae
Not Available
Season and Care of Ponderosa Lemon and Ornamental Rhubarb
Season and care of Ponderosa Lemon and Ornamental Rhubarb is important to know. While considering everything about Ponderosa Lemon and Ornamental Rhubarb Care, growing season is an essential factor. Ponderosa Lemon season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Ornamental Rhubarb season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Ponderosa Lemon is Loam, Sand and for Ornamental Rhubarb is Clay, Loam while the PH of soil for Ponderosa Lemon is Acidic, Neutral and for Ornamental Rhubarb is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Ponderosa Lemon and Ornamental Rhubarb Physical Information
Ponderosa Lemon and Ornamental Rhubarb physical information is very important for comparison. Ponderosa Lemon height is 120.00 cm and width 150.00 cm whereas Ornamental Rhubarb height is 71.10 cm and width 81.30 cm. The color specification of Ponderosa Lemon and Ornamental Rhubarb are as follows:
Ponderosa Lemon flower color: White, Red and Purple
Ponderosa Lemon leaf color: Dark Green
Ornamental Rhubarb flower color: Light Pink
- Ornamental Rhubarb leaf color: Green and Dark Red
Care of Ponderosa Lemon and Ornamental Rhubarb
Care of Ponderosa Lemon and Ornamental Rhubarb include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Ponderosa Lemon pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Ornamental Rhubarb pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Ponderosa Lemon needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Ornamental Rhubarb needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.