Life Span
Perennial
Annual
Origin
Eastern Asia, India, Nepal, China
Southern Europe, Western Europe, Mediterranean
Types
Victoria Rhubarb
Colorado Red Rhubarb
Turkish Rhubarb
11
Habitat
gardens, Grassland, Humid climates, Tropical regions, Urban areas
Swamps
USDA Hardiness Zone
3-7
-9999
Sunset Zone
2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 14, 15, 16, 17
A1, A2, A3, H1, H2, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Clump-Forming
Rosette/Stemless
Flower Color
Ivory
Yellow
Flower Color Modifier
-
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Compound
Heart-shaped
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
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Summer, Late Summer
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Stem Planting
Seedlings, Transplanting
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
Keep the ground moist but not water-logged, Never Over-water, 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
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Clay, Loam
Loam, Sand
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 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
-
Single
Foliage Texture
Bold
Bold
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
-
Beetles, Moths
Allergy
Skin irritation
Food Allergy
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
-
Arthritis, Asthma, Eczema, Eye Problems, Headache, Heart problems, Jaundice, Muscle Pain, Skin Disorders, Stomach pain, Treatment of ulcers
Part of Plant Used
Whole plant
Whole plant
Other Uses
Culinary use, Used as Ornamental plant
Economic Purpose, Employed in herbal medicine
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edible, Herb / Vegetable, Mixed Border
Bedding Plant, Container, Edible, Herb / Vegetable
Botanical Name
RHEUM x hybridum
BRASSICA oleracea 'Arrowhead'( Capitata Group)
Common Name
Hybrid Garden Rhubarb, Rhubarb
Arrowhead Cabbage, Cabbage
In Hindi
एक प्रकार का फल
गोभी
In Spanish
Ruibarbo
repollo
In Portuguese
Ruibarbo
repolho
In Polish
Rabarbar
kapusta
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Anthophyta
Order
Caryophyllales
Brassicales
Family
Polygonaceae
Brassicaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Season and Care of Rhubarb and Cabbage
Season and care of Rhubarb and Cabbage is important to know. While considering everything about Rhubarb and Cabbage Care, growing season is an essential factor. Rhubarb season is Summer and Cabbage season is Summer. The type of soil for Rhubarb is Clay, Loam and for Cabbage is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Rhubarb is Acidic, Neutral and for Cabbage is Acidic, Neutral.
Rhubarb and Cabbage Physical Information
Rhubarb and Cabbage physical information is very important for comparison. Rhubarb height is 60.00 cm and width 120.00 cm whereas Cabbage height is 25.40 cm and width 25.40 cm. The color specification of Rhubarb and Cabbage are as follows:
Rhubarb flower color: Ivory
Rhubarb leaf color: Green
Cabbage flower color: Yellow
- Cabbage leaf color: Green
Care of Rhubarb and Cabbage
Care of Rhubarb and Cabbage include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Rhubarb pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Cabbage pruning is done Remove dead leaves. In summer Rhubarb needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Cabbage needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.