Rhubarb

Chinese hibiscus

About Rhubarb and Chinese hibiscus

Rhubarb

Chinese hibiscus

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1 What is

1.1 Life Span

Perennial

Annual and Perennial

1.2 Type

Perennial

Broadleaf Evergreen

1.3 Origin

Hybrid origin, Eastern Asia, India, Nepal, China

China

1.4 Types

Victoria Rhubarb Colorado Red Rhubarb Turkish Rhubarb

Not Available

1.4.1 Number of Varieties

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100

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140

Rank: 33 (Overall)▶

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411 (About Canna)

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1.5 Habitat

gardens, Grassland, Humid climates, Tropical regions, Urban areas

gardens, Grassland, Homesteads, Subtropical climates, tropical environments

1.6 USDA Hardiness Zone

3-7

9-15

1.7 AHS Heat Zone

8-5

Not Available

1.8 Sunset Zone

2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 14, 15, 16, 17

21,22

1.9 Habit

Clump-Forming

Oval or Rounded

2 Information

2.1 Plant Size

2.1.1 Minimum Height

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60.00 cm

Rank: 100 (Overall)▶

600.00 cm

Rank: 55 (Overall)▶

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350 (About Privet)

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2.1.2 Minimum Width

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120.00 cm

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60.00 cm

Rank: 96 (Overall)▶

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243.84 (About Acerola)

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2.2 Plant Color

2.2.1 Flower Color

Ivory

Yellow, Red, Dark Red

2.2.2 Flower Color Modifier

Not Available

Bicolor

2.2.3 Fruit Color

Not Available

2.2.4 Leaf Color in Spring

Green

Dark Green

2.2.5 Leaf Color in Summer

Green

Dark Green

2.2.6 Leaf Color in Fall

Green

Dark Green

2.2.7 Leaf Color in Winter

Light Green

Dark Green

2.3 Shape

2.3.1 Leaf Shape

Compound

Ovate

2.4 Thorns

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14% Perennial Flowers Garden Plants have it !

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12% Broadleaf Evergreen Garden Plants have it !

3 Season

3.1 Plant Season

Summer

Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter

3.2 Growing Conditions

3.2.1 Sunlight

Full Sun, Partial Sun

3.2.2 Growth Rate

Fast

Medium

3.2.3 Type of Soil

Clay, Loam

Loam

3.2.4 The pH of Soil

Acidic, Neutral

Neutral

3.2.5 Soil Drainage

Well drained

3.2.6 Bloom Time

Summer, Late Summer

Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall, Indeterminate

3.2.7 Repeat Bloomer

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28% Perennial Flowers Garden Plants have it !

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27% Broadleaf Evergreen Garden Plants have it !

3.3 Tolerances

Drought

Drought, Variety of soil types

4 Care

4.1 Where to Plant?

Ground

Ground, Pot

4.2 How to Plant?

Stem Planting

Stem Cutting, Tip cutting, Vegetative Reproduction

4.3 Plant Maintenance

Medium

4.4 Watering Plants

4.4.1 Watering Requirements

Do Not over Water, Requires regular watering, Use Mulches to help prevent water loss during hot and windy weather, Water Deeply

It cannot sustain wet-feet, Keep the Soil well drained, Requires watering in the growing season, Water Deeply, Water frequently while growing, Water more in summer, Water when soil is dry

4.4.2 In Summer

Lots of watering

4.4.3 In Spring

Moderate

4.4.4 In Winter

Average Water

4.5 Soil

4.5.1 Soil pH

Acidic, Neutral

Neutral

4.5.2 Soil Type

Clay, Loam

Loam

4.5.3 Soil Drainage Capacity

Well drained

4.6 Sun Exposure

Full Sun, Partial Sun

4.7 Pruning

Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves

A hard prune may be necessary if the plant becomes woody, Cut leaves after fall, Cut or pinch the stems, Pinch or prune as they grow to promote branching and bushiness, Prune for shortening long shoots, Prune in early summer, Remove deadheads

4.8 Fertilizers

All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer

Apply 10-10-10 amount, Balanced liquid fertilizer, Do not fertilize new plants until at least a month, Use a low phosphate fertilizer to improve the quality of the blooms

4.9 Pests and Diseases

Red blotch

Aphids, Mealybugs, Red spider mite, Scale, Thripes, Whiteflies

4.10 Plant Tolerance

Drought

Drought, Variety of soil types

5 Facts

5.1 Flowers

Showy

5.1.1 Flower Petal Number

Not Available

Single

5.2 Fruits

5.2.1 Showy Fruit

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35% Perennial Flowers Garden Plants have it !

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43% Broadleaf Evergreen Garden Plants have it !

5.2.2 Edible Fruit

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19% Perennial Flowers Garden Plants have it !

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8% Broadleaf Evergreen Garden Plants have it !

5.3 Fragrance

5.3.1 Fragrant Flower

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40% Perennial Flowers Garden Plants have it !

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61% Broadleaf Evergreen Garden Plants have it !

5.3.2 Fragrant Fruit

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12% Perennial Flowers Garden Plants have it !

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5% Broadleaf Evergreen Garden Plants have it !

5.3.3 Fragrant Leaf

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14% Perennial Flowers Garden Plants have it !

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7% Broadleaf Evergreen Garden Plants have it !

5.3.4 Fragrant Bark/Stem

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11% Perennial Flowers Garden Plants have it !

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3% Broadleaf Evergreen Garden Plants have it !

5.4 Showy Foliage

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53% Perennial Flowers Garden Plants have it !

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55% Broadleaf Evergreen Garden Plants have it !

5.5 Showy Bark

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15% Perennial Flowers Garden Plants have it !

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14% Broadleaf Evergreen Garden Plants have it !

5.6 Foliage Texture

Bold

Medium

5.7 Foliage Sheen

Matte

Glossy

5.8 Evergreen

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4% Perennial Flowers Garden Plants have it !

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12% Broadleaf Evergreen Garden Plants have it !

5.9 Invasive

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6% Perennial Flowers Garden Plants have it !

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4% Broadleaf Evergreen Garden Plants have it !

5.10 Self-Sowing

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48% Perennial Flowers Garden Plants have it !

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28% Broadleaf Evergreen Garden Plants have it !

5.11 Attracts

Not Available

Bees, Butterflies, Hummingbirds

5.12 Allergy

Skin irritation

no allergic reactions

6 Benefits

6.1 Uses

6.1.1 Aesthetic Uses

Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose

Beautification, Borders, Landscape Designing

6.1.2 Beauty Benefits

Not Available

Hair Conditioner, Not Available, Prevents greying of hair, Prevents Premature Baldness, Promotes Healthy Hair, Promotes healthy skin, Speed hair growth

6.1.3 Edible Uses

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63% Perennial Flowers Garden Plants have it !

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50% Broadleaf Evergreen Garden Plants have it !

6.1.4 Environmental Uses

Air purification

6.2 Plant Benefits

6.2.1 Medicinal Uses

Not Available

anti-inflammatory, Diuretic, Hair Loss, High blood pressure, Vitamin C

6.2.2 Part of Plant Used

Whole plant

Flowers, Leaf Stalks, Leaves

6.2.3 Other Uses

Culinary use, Used as Ornamental plant

Culinary use, Employed in herbal medicine, Jam, Jelly, Making Shampoo, Oil is used for aromatherapy, Oil is used in perfume, soaps, creams, etc., Showy Purposes, Traditional medicine, Use in Chinese herbology, Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for bedding in gardens, Used for fragrance, Used for its medicinal properties, Used in making beverages, Used in paper industry, Used in salads, Used to make hair tonic

6.3 Used As Indoor Plant

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31% Perennial Flowers Garden Plants have it !

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34% Broadleaf Evergreen Garden Plants have it !

6.4 Used As Outdoor Plant

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All Broadleaf Evergreen Garden Plants have it !

6.5 Garden Design

Edible, Herb / Vegetable, Mixed Border

Container, Foundation, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Tropical

7 Scientific Name

7.1 Botanical Name

RHEUM x hybridum

HIBISCUS rosa-sinensis 'Lillikoi Yellow'

7.2 Common Name

Hybrid Garden Rhubarb, Rhubarb

China rose

7.2.1 In Hindi

एक प्रकार का फल

गुड़हल, जवा कुसुम

7.2.2 In German

Rhabarber

Tropical Hibiscus

7.2.3 In French

Rhubarbe

Hibiscus Tropical

7.2.4 In Spanish

Ruibarbo

hibisco tropical

7.2.5 In Greek

Ραβέντι

τροπική Hibiscus

7.2.6 In Portuguese

Ruibarbo

Hibiscus tropical

7.2.7 In Polish

Rabarbar

Tropical Hibiscus

7.2.8 In Latin

RHEUM

Tropical Hibiscus

8 Classification

8.1 Kingdom

Plantae

8.2 Phylum

Tracheophyta

Magnoliophyta

8.3 Class

Not Available

Magnoliopsida

8.4 Order

Caryophyllales

Malvales

8.5 Family

Polygonaceae

Malvaceae

8.6 Genus

Rheum

Hibiscus

8.7 Clade

Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots

Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids

8.8 Tribe

Not Available

Hibisceae

8.9 Subfamily

Not Available

Malvoideae

8.10 Number of Species

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100

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Properties of Rhubarb and Chinese hibiscus

Wondering what are the properties of Rhubarb and Chinese hibiscus? We provide you with everything About Rhubarb and Chinese hibiscus. Rhubarb doesn't have thorns and Chinese hibiscus doesn't have thorns. Also Rhubarb does not have fragrant flowers. Rhubarb has allergic reactions like Skin irritation and Chinese hibiscus 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 Chinese hibiscus and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.

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Season and Care of Rhubarb and Chinese hibiscus

Season and care of Rhubarb and Chinese hibiscus is important to know. While considering everything about Rhubarb and Chinese hibiscus Care, growing season is an essential factor. Rhubarb season is Summer and Chinese hibiscus season is Summer. The type of soil for Rhubarb is Clay, Loam and for Chinese hibiscus is Loam while the PH of soil for Rhubarb is Acidic, Neutral and for Chinese hibiscus is Neutral.

Rhubarb and Chinese hibiscus Physical Information

Rhubarb and Chinese hibiscus physical information is very important for comparison. Rhubarb height is 60.00 cm and width 120.00 cm whereas Chinese hibiscus height is 600.00 cm and width 60.00 cm. The color specification of Rhubarb and Chinese hibiscus are as follows:

Rhubarb flower color: Ivory
Rhubarb leaf color: Green
Chinese hibiscus flower color: Yellow, Red and Dark Red
Chinese hibiscus leaf color: Dark Green

Care of Rhubarb and Chinese hibiscus

Care of Rhubarb and Chinese hibiscus include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Rhubarb pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Chinese hibiscus pruning is done A hard prune may be necessary if the plant becomes woody, Cut leaves after fall, Cut or pinch the stems, Pinch or prune as they grow to promote branching and bushiness, Prune for shortening long shoots, Prune in early summer and Remove deadheads. In summer Rhubarb needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Chinese hibiscus needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.