Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Hybrid origin, Eastern Asia, India, Nepal, China
Southeastern United States, Caribbean, Central America
Types
Victoria Rhubarb
Colorado Red Rhubarb
Turkish Rhubarb
tourist tree, turpentine tree, chaca
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
gardens, Grassland, Humid climates, Tropical regions, Urban areas
Riverbanks, Sandy stream banks, Tropical rainforest
USDA Hardiness Zone
3-7
10-15
Sunset Zone
2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 14, 15, 16, 17
H1, H2, 13, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Clump-Forming
Twisted/Contorted
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Not Available
Crimson, Copper
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Not Available
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Compound
Compound
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
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Summer, Late Summer
Summer, Indeterminate
Tolerances
Drought
Drought, Salt
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
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
occasional watering once established
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Neutral, Alkaline
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 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
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Bold
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Not Available
Birds, Butterflies, Deers, Hummingbirds
Allergy
Skin irritation
allergic reaction, Eye irritation, Mouth itching, Vomiting
Aesthetic Uses
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Bonsai
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Improve skin condition, Making cosmetics, Removes pimples
Edible Uses
Yes
Sometimes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Forms dense stands, Nesting sites for birds, soil stabilisation
Medicinal Uses
Not Available
Aging, anti-inflammatory, antimicrobial, Headache
Part of Plant Used
Whole plant
Bark, Leaves
Other Uses
Culinary use, Used as Ornamental plant
Application in Furniture, Can be made into a herbal tea, Cosmetics
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edible, Herb / Vegetable, Mixed Border
Feature Plant, Shade Trees, Street Trees, Tropical
Botanical Name
RHEUM x hybridum
BURSERA simaruba
Common Name
Hybrid Garden Rhubarb, Rhubarb
Gumbo Limbo, Tourist Tree, Turpentine Tree
In Hindi
एक प्रकार का फल
Bursera simaruba
In German
Rhabarber
Bursera simaruba
In French
Rhubarbe
Bursera simaruba
In Spanish
Ruibarbo
Bursera simaruba
In Greek
Ραβέντι
Bursera simaruba
In Portuguese
Ruibarbo
Bursera simaruba
In Polish
Rabarbar
Bursera simaruba
In Latin
RHEUM
Bursera simaruba
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Angiosperms
Class
Not Available
Eudicotyledones
Order
Caryophyllales
Sapindales
Family
Polygonaceae
Burseraceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Eudicots
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Rhubarb and Gumbo Limbo
Season and care of Rhubarb and Gumbo Limbo is important to know. While considering everything about Rhubarb and Gumbo Limbo Care, growing season is an essential factor. Rhubarb season is Summer and Gumbo Limbo season is Summer. The type of soil for Rhubarb is Clay, Loam and for Gumbo Limbo is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Rhubarb is Acidic, Neutral and for Gumbo Limbo is Neutral, Alkaline.
Rhubarb and Gumbo Limbo Physical Information
Rhubarb and Gumbo Limbo physical information is very important for comparison. Rhubarb height is 60.00 cm and width 120.00 cm whereas Gumbo Limbo height is 460.00 cm and width 760.00 cm. The color specification of Rhubarb and Gumbo Limbo are as follows:
Rhubarb flower color: Ivory
Rhubarb leaf color: Green
Gumbo Limbo flower color: Ivory
- Gumbo Limbo leaf color: Not Available
Care of Rhubarb and Gumbo Limbo
Care of Rhubarb and Gumbo Limbo include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Rhubarb pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Gumbo Limbo 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 Gumbo Limbo needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.