Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Hybrid origin, Eastern Asia, India, Nepal, China
Hybrid origin
Types
Victoria Rhubarb
Colorado Red Rhubarb
Turkish Rhubarb
Minneola, Nova, Orlando
Habitat
gardens, Grassland, Humid climates, Tropical regions, Urban areas
Hillside, Low Elevation
USDA Hardiness Zone
3-7
9-11
Sunset Zone
2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 14, 15, 16, 17
H1, H2, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Clump-Forming
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Not Available
Orange, Orange Red
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Compound
Ovate
Plant Season
Summer
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
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
Well drained
Bloom Time
Summer, Late Summer
Early Spring, Spring, Late Winter
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Stem Planting
reseeds
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
Requires regular watering
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
Well drained
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
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Not Available
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Bold
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Not Available
Birds, Butterflies
Allergy
Skin irritation
Itchiness, Oral Allergy
Aesthetic Uses
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Bonsai, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Not Available
Abdominal Disease, Digestion problems
Part of Plant Used
Whole plant
Fruits
Other Uses
Culinary use, Used as Ornamental plant
Added to salads
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edible, Herb / Vegetable, Mixed Border
Container, Edible, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Screening / Wind Break, Topiary / Bonsai / Espalier
Botanical Name
RHEUM x hybridum
CITRUS x tangelo
Common Name
Hybrid Garden Rhubarb, Rhubarb
Tangelo
In Hindi
एक प्रकार का फल
Tangelo
In German
Rhabarber
Minneola (Zitrusfrucht)
In French
Rhubarbe
Tangelo
In Spanish
Ruibarbo
Tangelo
In Portuguese
Ruibarbo
fruta cítrica formada pelo cruzamento de pomelo e tangerina
In Polish
Rabarbar
Tangelo
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Streptophyta
Class
Not Available
Magnoliopsida
Order
Caryophyllales
Sapindales
Family
Polygonaceae
Rutaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Aurantioideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Rhubarb and Tangelo
Season and care of Rhubarb and Tangelo is important to know. While considering everything about Rhubarb and Tangelo Care, growing season is an essential factor. Rhubarb season is Summer and Tangelo season is Summer. The type of soil for Rhubarb is Clay, Loam and for Tangelo is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Rhubarb is Acidic, Neutral and for Tangelo is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Rhubarb and Tangelo Physical Information
Rhubarb and Tangelo physical information is very important for comparison. Rhubarb height is 60.00 cm and width 120.00 cm whereas Tangelo height is 460.00 cm and width 300.00 cm. The color specification of Rhubarb and Tangelo are as follows:
Rhubarb flower color: Ivory
Rhubarb leaf color: Green
Tangelo flower color: White
- Tangelo leaf color: Dark Green
Care of Rhubarb and Tangelo
Care of Rhubarb and Tangelo include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Rhubarb pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Tangelo 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 Tangelo needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.