Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Perennial
Tender Perennial
Origin
Hybrid origin, Eastern Asia, India, Nepal, China
North America, Mexico, Latin America and the Caribbean, Caribbean, Central America, South America
Types
Victoria Rhubarb
Colorado Red Rhubarb
Turkish Rhubarb
Guzmania lingulata, Guzmania monostachia
Habitat
gardens, Grassland, Humid climates, Tropical regions, Urban areas
Hills, Moist Soils
USDA Hardiness Zone
3-7
Not Available
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
Not Available
Minimum Width
Not Available
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Not Available
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Light Green, Not Available
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Not Available
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Not Available
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Compound
Linear
Plant Season
Summer
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Indirect sunlight
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam
Loamy, Sandy
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Slightly Acidic
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Loamy
Bloom Time
Summer, Late Summer
Late Autumn
Repeat Bloomer
No
Not Available
Tolerances
Drought
Dry soil, Shallow soil
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container
How to Plant?
Stem Planting
Leaf Cutting, 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
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
Slightly Acidic
Soil Type
Clay, Loam
Loamy, Sandy
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Bright Indirect Sunlight
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Remove damaged leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, slow-release fertilizers
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Bacteria wilt, Phytophthora Root Rot, Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Not Available
Single
Showy Fruit
No
Not Available
Edible Fruit
No
Not Available
Fragrant Fruit
No
Not Available
Foliage Texture
Bold
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Not Available
Self-Sowing
No
Not Available
Attracts
Not Available
Flying insects, Moths
Allergy
Skin irritation
Rash, Throat itching
Aesthetic Uses
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Making cosmetics, Removes pimples
Edible Uses
Yes
Sometimes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Forms dense stands, Prevent Soil Erosion
Medicinal Uses
Not Available
Acne, Eczema, Laxative
Part of Plant Used
Whole plant
Leaves
Other Uses
Culinary use, Used as Ornamental plant
Application in Handicrafts, Making Shampoo
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Sometimes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edible, Herb / Vegetable, Mixed Border
Not Available
Botanical Name
RHEUM x hybridum
GUZMANIA
Common Name
Hybrid Garden Rhubarb, Rhubarb
Guzmania, Torch Bromeliad
In Hindi
एक प्रकार का फल
Guzmania lingulata
In German
Rhabarber
Guzmania lingulata
In French
Rhubarbe
Guzmania lingulata
In Spanish
Ruibarbo
Guzmania lingulata
In Greek
Ραβέντι
Guzmania lingulata
In Portuguese
Ruibarbo
Guzmania lingulata
In Polish
Rabarbar
Guzmania lingulata
In Latin
RHEUM
Guzmania lingulata
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Angiosperms
Class
Not Available
Liliopsida
Order
Caryophyllales
Poales
Family
Polygonaceae
Bromeliaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Commelinids
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Tillandsioideae.
Properties of Rhubarb and Guzmania
Wondering what are the properties of Rhubarb and Guzmania? We provide you with everything About Rhubarb and Guzmania. Rhubarb doesn't have thorns and Guzmania doesn't have thorns. Also Rhubarb does not have fragrant flowers. Rhubarb has allergic reactions like Skin irritation and Guzmania 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 Guzmania and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Rhubarb and Guzmania
Season and care of Rhubarb and Guzmania is important to know. While considering everything about Rhubarb and Guzmania Care, growing season is an essential factor. Rhubarb season is Summer and Guzmania season is Summer. The type of soil for Rhubarb is Clay, Loam and for Guzmania is Loamy, Sandy while the PH of soil for Rhubarb is Acidic, Neutral and for Guzmania is Slightly Acidic.
Rhubarb and Guzmania Physical Information
Rhubarb and Guzmania physical information is very important for comparison. Rhubarb height is 60.00 cm and width 120.00 cm whereas Guzmania height is 50.00 cm and width Not Available. The color specification of Rhubarb and Guzmania are as follows:
Rhubarb flower color: Ivory
Rhubarb leaf color: Green
Guzmania flower color: Red
- Guzmania leaf color: Light Green and Not Available
Care of Rhubarb and Guzmania
Care of Rhubarb and Guzmania include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Rhubarb pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Guzmania pruning is done Remove damaged leaves. In summer Rhubarb needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Guzmania needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.