Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Perennial
Tender Perennial
Origin
Hybrid origin, Eastern Asia, India, Nepal, China
India
Types
Victoria Rhubarb
Colorado Red Rhubarb
Turkish Rhubarb
Green cardamom, Black cardamom
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
gardens, Grassland, Humid climates, Tropical regions, Urban areas
Forests, Mountains
USDA Hardiness Zone
3-7
10-12
AHS Heat Zone
8-5
Not Available
Sunset Zone
2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 14, 15, 16, 17
Not Available
Habit
Clump-Forming
Clump-Forming
Minimum Width
Not Available
Flower Color
Ivory
Light Yellow, Ivory
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Not Available
Dark Red, Brown, Sienna
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Compound
Lanceolate
Plant Season
Summer
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Partial shade, Full Shade
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam
Clay, Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Summer, Late Summer
Not Available
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground
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
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Neutral
Soil Type
Clay, Loam
Clay, Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Partial shade, Full Shade
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
Red blotch
Mosaic viruses, Nematodes, Red blotch, Thripes
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Not Available
Single
Foliage Texture
Bold
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Not Available
Aphids, Insects
Allergy
Skin irritation
Skin rash
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
Not Available
anti-cancer, anti-inflammatory, Antioxidants, Aphrodisiac, Cold, Diuretic, Fights Depression
Part of Plant Used
Whole plant
Pods, Seeds
Other Uses
Culinary use, Used as Ornamental plant
Used for its medicinal properties, Used as a spice
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edible, Herb / Vegetable, Mixed Border
Edible, Herb / Vegetable, Mixed Border, Tropical
Botanical Name
RHEUM x hybridum
ELETTARIA cardamomum
Common Name
Hybrid Garden Rhubarb, Rhubarb
Cardamom
In Hindi
एक प्रकार का फल
इलायची
In German
Rhabarber
Kardamom
In French
Rhubarbe
Cardamome
In Spanish
Ruibarbo
Cardamomo
In Portuguese
Ruibarbo
Cardamomo
In Polish
Rabarbar
Kardamon
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Not Available
Liliopsida
Order
Caryophyllales
Zingiberales
Family
Polygonaceae
Zingiberaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Properties of Rhubarb and Cardamom
Wondering what are the properties of Rhubarb and Cardamom? We provide you with everything About Rhubarb and Cardamom. Rhubarb doesn't have thorns and Cardamom doesn't have thorns. Also Rhubarb does not have fragrant flowers. Rhubarb has allergic reactions like Skin irritation and Cardamom 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 Rhubarb and Cardamom and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Rhubarb and Cardamom
Season and care of Rhubarb and Cardamom is important to know. While considering everything about Rhubarb and Cardamom Care, growing season is an essential factor. Rhubarb season is Summer and Cardamom season is Summer. The type of soil for Rhubarb is Clay, Loam and for Cardamom is Clay, Loam while the PH of soil for Rhubarb is Acidic, Neutral and for Cardamom is Neutral.
Rhubarb and Cardamom Physical Information
Rhubarb and Cardamom physical information is very important for comparison. Rhubarb height is 60.00 cm and width 120.00 cm whereas Cardamom height is 30.00 cm and width Not Available. The color specification of Rhubarb and Cardamom are as follows:
Rhubarb flower color: Ivory
Rhubarb leaf color: Green
Cardamom flower color: Light Yellow and Ivory
- Cardamom leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Care of Rhubarb and Cardamom
Care of Rhubarb and Cardamom include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Rhubarb pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Cardamom pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Rhubarb needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Cardamom needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.