Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Eastern Asia, India, Nepal, China
Southeastern Asia, Melanesia, Micronesia
Types
Victoria Rhubarb
Colorado Red Rhubarb
Turkish Rhubarb
Jackfruit, Breadnut, Figs
Habitat
gardens, Grassland, Humid climates, Tropical regions, Urban areas
Lowland evergreen rainforest, Riverine swamp forest
USDA Hardiness Zone
3-7
10-15
Sunset Zone
2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 14, 15, 16, 17
H2
Habit
Clump-Forming
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
Ivory
Yellow green
Flower Color Modifier
-
Bicolor
Fruit Color
-
Yellow, Green, Yellow green, Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Compound
Irregular
Plant Season
Summer
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
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Summer, Late Summer
Indeterminate
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Stem Planting
Grafting, Rooted stem cutting, 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
Average Water Needs, Never Over-water, occasional watering once established, Water daily during growing season, 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
Clay, Loam
Loam, Sand
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
Prune every year, Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Remove branches, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
20-20-20 amount, All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Foliage Texture
Bold
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Allergy
Skin irritation
allergic reaction
Beauty Benefits
-
Good for skin, Promotes Healthy Hair, Removes dandruff, Speed hair growth
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Nesting sites for birds, Shadow Tree, Wildlife
Medicinal Uses
-
Cancer, cholesterol-lowering, Heart problems, High cholestrol, Immunity, Skin Disorders, Weight loss
Part of Plant Used
Whole plant
Fruits
Other Uses
Culinary use, Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Food, Used for its medicinal properties
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edible, Herb / Vegetable, Mixed Border
Edible, Feature Plant, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Shade Trees, Tropical
Botanical Name
RHEUM x hybridum
ARTOCARPUS altilis
Common Name
Hybrid Garden Rhubarb, Rhubarb
Breadfruit
In Hindi
एक प्रकार का फल
Breadfruit Tree
In German
Rhabarber
Brotfruchtbaum
In French
Rhubarbe
Breadfruit Arbre
In Spanish
Ruibarbo
árbol del pan
In Greek
Ραβέντι
αρτόδεντρο Δέντρο
In Portuguese
Ruibarbo
Árvore de fruta-pão
In Polish
Rabarbar
Breadfruit drzewo
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Order
Caryophyllales
Urticales
Family
Polygonaceae
Moraceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Season and Care of Rhubarb and Breadfruit
Season and care of Rhubarb and Breadfruit is important to know. While considering everything about Rhubarb and Breadfruit Care, growing season is an essential factor. Rhubarb season is Summer and Breadfruit season is Summer. The type of soil for Rhubarb is Clay, Loam and for Breadfruit is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Rhubarb is Acidic, Neutral and for Breadfruit is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Rhubarb and Breadfruit Physical Information
Rhubarb and Breadfruit physical information is very important for comparison. Rhubarb height is 60.00 cm and width 120.00 cm whereas Breadfruit height is 2,600.00 cm and width 600.00 cm. The color specification of Rhubarb and Breadfruit are as follows:
Rhubarb flower color: Ivory
Rhubarb leaf color: Green
Breadfruit flower color: Yellow green
- Breadfruit leaf color: Dark Green
Care of Rhubarb and Breadfruit
Care of Rhubarb and Breadfruit include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Rhubarb pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Breadfruit pruning is done Prune every year, Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Remove branches, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves and Remove dead or diseased plant parts. In summer Rhubarb needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Breadfruit needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.