Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Perennial
Bulb or Corm or Tuber
Origin
Eastern Asia, India, Nepal, China
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Types
Victoria Rhubarb
Colorado Red Rhubarb
Turkish Rhubarb
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Habitat
gardens, Grassland, Humid climates, Tropical regions, Urban areas
Banks, meadows, Roadsides, Shores of rivers or lakes
USDA Hardiness Zone
3-7
-9999
Sunset Zone
2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 14, 15, 16, 17
21,22
Habit
Clump-Forming
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Ivory
White, Yellow, Red, Green
Flower Color Modifier
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Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
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Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Several shades of Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Compound
Lobed and toothed
Plant Season
Summer
Spring, Summer, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam
Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Summer, Late Summer
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Tolerances
Drought
Variety of soil types
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Stem Planting
Divison, Seedlings
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
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, 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 flowers, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Powdery mildew
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Variety of soil types
Allergy
Skin irritation
Pollen
Aesthetic Uses
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Beautification, Cottage Garden, Ground Cover, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
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Anodyne, Arthritis, Bronchitis, Nerve pain
Part of Plant Used
Whole plant
Flowers, Leaves
Other Uses
Culinary use, Used as Ornamental plant
Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edible, Herb / Vegetable, Mixed Border
Bedding Plant, Container, Cutflower, Mixed Border
Botanical Name
RHEUM x hybridum
Ranunculus acris
Common Name
Hybrid Garden Rhubarb, Rhubarb
Ranunculus, meadow buttercup, tall buttercup, common buttercup, giant buttercup
In Hindi
एक प्रकार का फल
Ranunculus
In German
Rhabarber
Ranunkel
In French
Rhubarbe
Ranunculus
In Spanish
Ruibarbo
ranúnculo
In Greek
Ραβέντι
Ranunculus
In Portuguese
Ruibarbo
Ranogkylos
In Polish
Rabarbar
Ranogkylos
In Latin
RHEUM
Ranogkylos
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Order
Caryophyllales
Ranunculales
Family
Polygonaceae
Ranunculaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots
Subfamily
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Ranunculoideae
Properties of Rhubarb and Ranunculus
Wondering what are the properties of Rhubarb and Ranunculus? We provide you with everything About Rhubarb and Ranunculus. Rhubarb doesn't have thorns and Ranunculus doesn't have thorns. Also Rhubarb does not have fragrant flowers. Rhubarb has allergic reactions like Skin irritation and Ranunculus 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 Ranunculus and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Rhubarb and Ranunculus
Season and care of Rhubarb and Ranunculus is important to know. While considering everything about Rhubarb and Ranunculus Care, growing season is an essential factor. Rhubarb season is Summer and Ranunculus season is Summer. The type of soil for Rhubarb is Clay, Loam and for Ranunculus is Loam while the PH of soil for Rhubarb is Acidic, Neutral and for Ranunculus is Acidic, Neutral.
Rhubarb and Ranunculus Physical Information
Rhubarb and Ranunculus physical information is very important for comparison. Rhubarb height is 60.00 cm and width 120.00 cm whereas Ranunculus height is 30.50 cm and width 22.90 cm. The color specification of Rhubarb and Ranunculus are as follows:
Rhubarb flower color: Ivory
Rhubarb leaf color: Green
Ranunculus flower color: White, Yellow, Red and Green
- Ranunculus leaf color:
Care of Rhubarb and Ranunculus
Care of Rhubarb and Ranunculus include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Rhubarb pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Ranunculus pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead flowers and Remove dead leaves. In summer Rhubarb needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Ranunculus needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.