Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Eastern Asia, India, Nepal, China
Mexico, Central America, South America
Types
Victoria Rhubarb
Colorado Red Rhubarb
Turkish Rhubarb
-
Habitat
gardens, Grassland, Humid climates, Tropical regions, Urban areas
Subtropical climates, tropical environments, Tropical regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
3-7
10-15
Sunset Zone
2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 14, 15, 16, 17
H1, H2, 13, 23, 24
Habit
Clump-Forming
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
Ivory
Pink, Light Pink
Flower Color Modifier
-
Bicolor
Fruit Color
-
Green, Chocolate
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Green
Leaf Shape
Compound
Pinnate
Plant Season
Summer
Spring
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Summer, Late Summer
Spring, Late Spring
Tolerances
Drought
Drought, Dry Conditions
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Stem Planting
Stem Cutting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
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, Keep the ground moist but not water-logged
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, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
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, Fertilize in early spring, Nitrogen, Phosphorous, Potassium, Requires high amount of nitrogen
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Aphids, Brown Spots, Scab, Scorch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought, Dry Conditions
Flower Petal Number
-
Single
Foliage Texture
Bold
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Allergy
Skin irritation
-
Aesthetic Uses
-
Beautification, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
-
Good for skin, Reduce Bruises
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Agroforestry, Fixes Nitrogen, Insect Repellent, soil stabilisation
Medicinal Uses
-
Antifungal, Cold, Expectorant, Fever, Rheumatism, Sedative, Ulcers
Part of Plant Used
Whole plant
Flowers
Other Uses
Culinary use, Used as Ornamental plant
Cattle Fodder, Used as firewood, Wood is used for making furniture
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edible, Herb / Vegetable, Mixed Border
Shade Trees, Street Trees, Tropical
Botanical Name
RHEUM x hybridum
GLIRICIDIA sepium
Common Name
Hybrid Garden Rhubarb, Rhubarb
Mexican Lilac, Mother-of-coffee, Quickstick
In Hindi
एक प्रकार का फल
QUICKSTICK
In German
Rhabarber
QUICKSTICK
In French
Rhubarbe
QUICKSTICK
In Spanish
Ruibarbo
QUICKSTICK
In Greek
Ραβέντι
QUICKSTICK
In Portuguese
Ruibarbo
QuickStick
In Polish
Rabarbar
QUICKSTICK
In Latin
RHEUM
Quickstick
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Order
Caryophyllales
Fabales
Family
Polygonaceae
Fabaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Season and Care of Rhubarb and Quickstick
Season and care of Rhubarb and Quickstick is important to know. While considering everything about Rhubarb and Quickstick Care, growing season is an essential factor. Rhubarb season is Summer and Quickstick season is Summer. The type of soil for Rhubarb is Clay, Loam and for Quickstick is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Rhubarb is Acidic, Neutral and for Quickstick is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Rhubarb and Quickstick Physical Information
Rhubarb and Quickstick physical information is very important for comparison. Rhubarb height is 60.00 cm and width 120.00 cm whereas Quickstick height is 610.00 cm and width 460.00 cm. The color specification of Rhubarb and Quickstick are as follows:
Rhubarb flower color: Ivory
Rhubarb leaf color: Green
Quickstick flower color: Pink and Light Pink
- Quickstick leaf color: Green
Care of Rhubarb and Quickstick
Care of Rhubarb and Quickstick include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Rhubarb pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Quickstick 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 Quickstick needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.