Life Span
Perennial
Annual and Perennial
Origin
Hybrid origin, Eastern Asia, India, Nepal, China
North America, Mexico, Central America
Types
Victoria Rhubarb
Colorado Red Rhubarb
Turkish Rhubarb
Winter squash, Field pumpkin, Crookneck pumpkin
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
gardens, Grassland, Humid climates, Tropical regions, Urban areas
close to waterfalls, Riverbanks, Warmer regions, waterways, Wet ground
USDA Hardiness Zone
3-7
1-6
Sunset Zone
2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 14, 15, 16, 17
A1, A2, A3, H1, H2, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Clump-Forming
Vining/Climbing
Flower Color
Ivory
Yellow
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Not Available
Orange Red, Yellow Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Not Available
Leaf Shape
Compound
Heart-shaped
Plant Season
Summer
Early Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Growth Rate
Fast
Very Fast
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam
Well drained
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Summer, Late Summer
Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Stem Planting
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
Keep the ground moist but not water-logged, Requires consistently moist soil, Requires regular watering, Requires watering in the growing season, Water in the early morning hours
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Neutral
Soil Type
Clay, Loam
Loam
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
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove Vines
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Apply 5-10-5 amounts, Nitrogen, Phosphorous, Potassium
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Not Available
Single
Foliage Texture
Bold
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Not Available
Beetles, Bugs
Allergy
Skin irritation
Asthma, breathing problems, Itchiness, Nasal Congestion, Swelling, Swelling in the face
Aesthetic Uses
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Good for skin and hair, Not Available, Skin cleanser, Skin Problems
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Not Available
Anemia, Antibacterial, anti-cancer, cholesterol-lowering, Fertility, High blood pressure, Immunity, Liver problems, Prevention of convulsion, Regulates Blood Sugar
Part of Plant Used
Whole plant
Fruits, Leaves, Seeds
Other Uses
Culinary use, Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties, Used in salads
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edible, Herb / Vegetable, Mixed Border
Edible, Herb / Vegetable, Vine
Botanical Name
RHEUM x hybridum
CUCURBITA pepo 'Wolf'
Common Name
Hybrid Garden Rhubarb, Rhubarb
Pumpkin
In Hindi
एक प्रकार का फल
कद्दू
In German
Rhabarber
Kürbis
In French
Rhubarbe
Citrouille
In Spanish
Ruibarbo
Calabaza
In Greek
Ραβέντι
Κολοκύθι
In Portuguese
Ruibarbo
Abóbora
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Not Available
Magnoliopsida
Order
Caryophyllales
Violales
Family
Polygonaceae
Cucurbitaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Not Available
Cucurbiteae
Subfamily
Not Available
Cucurbitoideae
Season and Care of Rhubarb and Pumpkin
Season and care of Rhubarb and Pumpkin is important to know. While considering everything about Rhubarb and Pumpkin Care, growing season is an essential factor. Rhubarb season is Summer and Pumpkin season is Summer. The type of soil for Rhubarb is Clay, Loam and for Pumpkin is Well drained while the PH of soil for Rhubarb is Acidic, Neutral and for Pumpkin is Neutral.
Rhubarb and Pumpkin Physical Information
Rhubarb and Pumpkin physical information is very important for comparison. Rhubarb height is 60.00 cm and width 120.00 cm whereas Pumpkin height is 91.44 cm and width 609.60 cm. The color specification of Rhubarb and Pumpkin are as follows:
Rhubarb flower color: Ivory
Rhubarb leaf color: Green
Pumpkin flower color: Yellow
- Pumpkin leaf color: Green, Light Green
Care of Rhubarb and Pumpkin
Care of Rhubarb and Pumpkin include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Rhubarb pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Pumpkin pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves and Remove Vines. In summer Rhubarb needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Pumpkin needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.