Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Perennial
Bulb or Corm or Tuber
Origin
Hybrid origin, Eastern Asia, India, Nepal, China
Mediterranean, Turkey
Types
Victoria Rhubarb
Colorado Red Rhubarb
Turkish Rhubarb
Not Available
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
gardens, Grassland, Humid climates, Tropical regions, Urban areas
meadows, Terrestrial
USDA Hardiness Zone
3-7
3-9
Sunset Zone
2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 14, 15, 16, 17
21,22
Habit
Clump-Forming
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Ivory
White, Blue, Pink, Violet
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Not Available
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Several shades of Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Compound
Long Linear
Plant Season
Summer
Spring, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam
Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Summer, Late Summer
Early Spring, Late Winter
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Stem Planting
From bulbs, 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, Do not water frequently, Keep the ground moist but not water-logged, Never Over-water
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
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
Red blotch
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Not Available
Single
Foliage Texture
Bold
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Not Available
Bees, Flying insects
Allergy
Skin irritation
Skin rash
Aesthetic Uses
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Beautification, Bouquets, Ground Cover, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Not Available
No Medicinal Use
Part of Plant Used
Whole plant
Flowers
Other Uses
Culinary use, Used as Ornamental plant
Decoration Purposes, Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edible, Herb / Vegetable, Mixed Border
Alpine, Container, Foundation, Lawns and Turf, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall, Wildflower
Botanical Name
RHEUM x hybridum
CHIONODOXA
Common Name
Hybrid Garden Rhubarb, Rhubarb
Chionodoxa, Glory-of-the-Snow
In Hindi
एक प्रकार का फल
Chionodoxa
In German
Rhabarber
Chionodoxa
In French
Rhubarbe
Chionodoxa
In Spanish
Ruibarbo
Chionodoxa
In Greek
Ραβέντι
Chionodoxa
In Portuguese
Ruibarbo
Chionodoxa
In Polish
Rabarbar
Chionodoxa
In Latin
RHEUM
Chionodoxa
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Platyhelminthes
Class
Not Available
Cestoda
Order
Caryophyllales
Liliales
Family
Polygonaceae
Liliaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Monocots
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Not Available
Properties of Rhubarb and Chionodoxa
Wondering what are the properties of Rhubarb and Chionodoxa? We provide you with everything About Rhubarb and Chionodoxa. Rhubarb doesn't have thorns and Chionodoxa doesn't have thorns. Also Rhubarb does not have fragrant flowers. Rhubarb has allergic reactions like Skin irritation and Chionodoxa 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 Chionodoxa and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Rhubarb and Chionodoxa
Season and care of Rhubarb and Chionodoxa is important to know. While considering everything about Rhubarb and Chionodoxa Care, growing season is an essential factor. Rhubarb season is Summer and Chionodoxa season is Summer. The type of soil for Rhubarb is Clay, Loam and for Chionodoxa is Loam while the PH of soil for Rhubarb is Acidic, Neutral and for Chionodoxa is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Rhubarb and Chionodoxa Physical Information
Rhubarb and Chionodoxa physical information is very important for comparison. Rhubarb height is 60.00 cm and width 120.00 cm whereas Chionodoxa height is 10.20 cm and width 5.10 cm. The color specification of Rhubarb and Chionodoxa are as follows:
Rhubarb flower color: Ivory
Rhubarb leaf color: Green
Chionodoxa flower color: White, Blue, Pink and Violet
- Chionodoxa leaf color: Green
Care of Rhubarb and Chionodoxa
Care of Rhubarb and Chionodoxa include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Rhubarb pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Chionodoxa 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 Chionodoxa needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.