Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
South America
Hybrid origin, Eastern Asia, India, Nepal, China
Types
Not available
Victoria Rhubarb
Colorado Red Rhubarb
Turkish Rhubarb
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Subtropical climates, Tropical areas, Tropical Climate
gardens, Grassland, Humid climates, Tropical regions, Urban areas
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-12
3-7
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 22, 23, 24
2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 14, 15, 16, 17
Habit
Spreading
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Red, Magenta
Ivory
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Not Available
Fruit Color
Not Available
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Light Green, Pink, Copper
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Light Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
bipinnate
Compound
Plant Season
Spring, Winter
Summer
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Very Fast
Fast
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Spring, Late Spring, Late Fall, Early Winter, Winter, Late Winter
Summer, Late Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs
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
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
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
Fungal Diseases, Scale insects
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Not Available
Not Available
Foliage Texture
Fine
Bold
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Butterflies
Not Available
Allergy
no allergic reactions
Skin irritation
Aesthetic Uses
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Homeopathy
Not Available
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Wood
Whole plant
Other Uses
Animal Feed, Used as firewood
Culinary use, Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Mixed Border, Screening, Wind Break, Tropical
Edible, Herb / Vegetable, Mixed Border
Botanical Name
Calliandra calothyrsus
RHEUM x hybridum
Common Name
powder-puff, powder puff plant, fairy duster
Hybrid Garden Rhubarb, Rhubarb
In Hindi
Calliandra calothyrsus
एक प्रकार का फल
In German
Calliandra calothyrsus
Rhabarber
In French
Calliandra calothyrsus
Rhubarbe
In Spanish
Calliandra calothyrsus
Ruibarbo
In Greek
Calliandra calothyrsus
Ραβέντι
In Portuguese
Calliandra calothyrsus
Ruibarbo
In Polish
Calliandra calothyrsus
Rabarbar
In Latin
Calliandra calothyrsus
RHEUM
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Not Available
Order
Fabales
Caryophyllales
Family
Fabaceae
Polygonaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Tribe
Ingeae
Not Available
Subfamily
Mimosoideae
Not Available
Properties of Powder Puff Tree and Rhubarb
Wondering what are the properties of Powder Puff Tree and Rhubarb? We provide you with everything About Powder Puff Tree and Rhubarb. Powder Puff Tree doesn't have thorns and Rhubarb doesn't have thorns. Also Powder Puff Tree does not have fragrant flowers. Powder Puff Tree has allergic reactions like no allergic reactions and Rhubarb has allergic reactions like no allergic reactions. 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 Powder Puff Tree and Rhubarb and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Powder Puff Tree and Rhubarb
Season and care of Powder Puff Tree and Rhubarb is important to know. While considering everything about Powder Puff Tree and Rhubarb Care, growing season is an essential factor. Powder Puff Tree season is Spring and Winter and Rhubarb season is Spring and Winter. The type of soil for Powder Puff Tree is Loam, Sand and for Rhubarb is Clay, Loam while the PH of soil for Powder Puff Tree is Acidic, Neutral and for Rhubarb is Acidic, Neutral.
Powder Puff Tree and Rhubarb Physical Information
Powder Puff Tree and Rhubarb physical information is very important for comparison. Powder Puff Tree height is 180.00 cm and width 240.00 cm whereas Rhubarb height is 60.00 cm and width 120.00 cm. The color specification of Powder Puff Tree and Rhubarb are as follows:
Powder Puff Tree flower color: Red and Magenta
Powder Puff Tree leaf color: Green, Light Green, Pink and Copper
Rhubarb flower color: Ivory
- Rhubarb leaf color: Green
Care of Powder Puff Tree and Rhubarb
Care of Powder Puff Tree and Rhubarb include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Powder Puff Tree pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Rhubarb pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Powder Puff Tree needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Rhubarb needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.