Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Perennial
Cactus or Succulent, Ornamental Plants, Perennial
Origin
Hybrid origin, Eastern Asia, India, Nepal, China
Madagascar
Types
Victoria Rhubarb
Colorado Red Rhubarb
Turkish Rhubarb
P. ambongense P. baronii P. bicolor P. bispinosum P. brevicaule P. cactipes P. decaryi P. densiflorum P. eburneum P. geayi P. gracilius
Habitat
gardens, Grassland, Humid climates, Tropical regions, Urban areas
Rocky areas, Tropical areas
USDA Hardiness Zone
3-7
9-12
Sunset Zone
2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 14, 15, 16, 17
H1, H2, 13, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Clump-Forming
Upright/Erect
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Not Available
Fruit Color
Not Available
Gray Green, Tan
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Not Available
Leaf Shape
Compound
Long Narrow
Plant Season
Summer
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam
Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Summer, Late Summer
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Stem Planting
Seedlings, Stem Cutting
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
Drought Tolerant, Reduce watering in winter
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, Moist, Sand, Well drained
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Prune in winter, Prune to stimulate growth, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Fertilize in early spring, fertilize in early summer
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Aphids, Dry root rot
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Not Available
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Not Available
Foliage Texture
Bold
Bold
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Not Available
Not Available
Allergy
Skin irritation
poisonous if ingested, Toxic
Aesthetic Uses
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
along a porch, deck or patio, Beautification, Borders, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Edible Uses
Yes
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Not Available
Not Available
Part of Plant Used
Whole plant
Not Applicable
Other Uses
Culinary use, Used as Ornamental plant
Decoration Purposes, Showy Purposes
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Sometimes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edible, Herb / Vegetable, Mixed Border
Container, Feature Plant, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall, Tropical
Botanical Name
RHEUM x hybridum
PACHYPODIUM lamerei
Common Name
Hybrid Garden Rhubarb, Rhubarb
Madagascar Palm, Club Foot
In Hindi
एक प्रकार का फल
Madagascar palm
In German
Rhabarber
Madagaskarpalme
In French
Rhubarbe
Pachypodium de Madagascar
In Spanish
Ruibarbo
Palma de Madagascar
In Greek
Ραβέντι
Pachypodium
In Portuguese
Ruibarbo
Palmeirinha-de-madagáscar, Palmeira-de-madagáscar
In Polish
Rabarbar
Pachypodium
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Not Available
Dicotyledonae
Order
Caryophyllales
Gentianales
Family
Polygonaceae
Apocynaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Tribe
Not Available
Malouetieae
Subfamily
Not Available
Apocynoideae
Season and Care of Rhubarb and Madagascar palm
Season and care of Rhubarb and Madagascar palm is important to know. While considering everything about Rhubarb and Madagascar palm Care, growing season is an essential factor. Rhubarb season is Summer and Madagascar palm season is Summer. The type of soil for Rhubarb is Clay, Loam and for Madagascar palm is Sand while the PH of soil for Rhubarb is Acidic, Neutral and for Madagascar palm is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Rhubarb and Madagascar palm Physical Information
Rhubarb and Madagascar palm physical information is very important for comparison. Rhubarb height is 60.00 cm and width 120.00 cm whereas Madagascar palm height is 370.00 cm and width 90.00 cm. The color specification of Rhubarb and Madagascar palm are as follows:
Rhubarb flower color: Ivory
Rhubarb leaf color: Green
Madagascar palm flower color: White
- Madagascar palm leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Care of Rhubarb and Madagascar palm
Care of Rhubarb and Madagascar palm include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Rhubarb pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Madagascar palm pruning is done Prune in winter, Prune to stimulate growth, 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 Madagascar palm needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.