Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Hybrid origin, Eastern Asia, India, Nepal, China
World/Pandemic, North America, Europe, Russia/Siberia, Northern Africa, Asia, India
Types
Victoria Rhubarb
Colorado Red Rhubarb
Turkish Rhubarb
White Spanish
Gladalan White
Habitat
gardens, Grassland, Humid climates, Tropical regions, Urban areas
Cropland, Farms, gardens
USDA Hardiness Zone
3-7
Not Available
AHS Heat Zone
8-5
Not Available
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
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Ivory
White, Yellow green
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Not Available
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Green, Gray Green, Yellow green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Not Available
Leaf Shape
Compound
Linear
Plant Season
Summer
Not Available
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Summer, Late Summer
Late Spring, Early Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Stem Planting
Seedlings, Sets
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 a lot of watering, Water twice a day in the initial period
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, 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
Dispose of diseased portions, Prune after flowering
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
14-14-14 Fertilizer, All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Fertilize the soil before planting
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Aphids, Downy mildew, Leaf rust, Slugs, Soft scales
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Humidity, Shade areas, Shallow soil
Flower Petal Number
Not Available
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Bold
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Not Available
Aphids, Insects, Snails
Allergy
Skin irritation
Eye irritation, Gastric, Oral Allergy
Aesthetic Uses
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Anti-ageing, Blackheads, Good for the Scalp, Reduce Bruises
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Indoor Air Purification, Insect Repellent
Medicinal Uses
Not Available
Analgesic, Asthma, Bronchitis, cholesterol-lowering, Cough, Diabetes, Digestion problems, Diuretic, High blood pressure, Respiratory Disorders, Rheumatism
Part of Plant Used
Whole plant
Whole plant
Other Uses
Culinary use, Used as Ornamental plant
Animal Feed, Culinary use, Oil is used for aromatherapy, Sauces
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edible, Herb / Vegetable, Mixed Border
Edible, Herb / Vegetable
Botanical Name
RHEUM x hybridum
ALLIUM cepa 'White Ebenezer'
Common Name
Hybrid Garden Rhubarb, Rhubarb
Garden Onion, White Onion
In Hindi
एक प्रकार का फल
प्याज
In German
Rhabarber
Zwiebel
In French
Rhubarbe
Oignon
In Spanish
Ruibarbo
Cebolla
In Greek
Ραβέντι
Κρεμμύδι
In Portuguese
Ruibarbo
Cebola
In Polish
Rabarbar
Cebula
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Not Available
Liliopsida
Order
Caryophyllales
Asparagales
Family
Polygonaceae
Liliaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Monocots
Tribe
Not Available
Allieae
Subfamily
Not Available
Allioideae
Season and Care of Rhubarb and White Onion
Season and care of Rhubarb and White Onion is important to know. While considering everything about Rhubarb and White Onion Care, growing season is an essential factor. Rhubarb season is Summer and White Onion season is Summer. The type of soil for Rhubarb is Clay, Loam and for White Onion is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Rhubarb is Acidic, Neutral and for White Onion is Neutral.
Rhubarb and White Onion Physical Information
Rhubarb and White Onion physical information is very important for comparison. Rhubarb height is 60.00 cm and width 120.00 cm whereas White Onion height is 60.00 cm and width 10.20 cm. The color specification of Rhubarb and White Onion are as follows:
Rhubarb flower color: Ivory
Rhubarb leaf color: Green
White Onion flower color: White and Yellow green
- White Onion leaf color: Green
Care of Rhubarb and White Onion
Care of Rhubarb and White Onion include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Rhubarb pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and White Onion pruning is done Dispose of diseased portions and Prune after flowering. In summer Rhubarb needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer White Onion needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.