Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Southern Asia
Hybrid origin, Eastern Asia, India, Nepal, China
Types
Not Available
Victoria Rhubarb
Colorado Red Rhubarb
Turkish Rhubarb
Habitat
Ponds
gardens, Grassland, Humid climates, Tropical regions, Urban areas
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-12
3-7
Sunset Zone
21,22
2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 14, 15, 16, 17
Habit
Clump-Forming
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
White, Red, Pink, Light Pink, Hot Pink, Rose, Coral
Ivory
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Not Available
Fruit Color
Non Fruiting Plant
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Lime Green, Sea Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Lime Green, Sea Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Lime Green, Sea Green
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Orbicular
Compound
Plant Season
Summer, Fall
Summer
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam
Clay, Loam
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Poorly Drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer
Summer, Late Summer
Tolerances
Wet Site
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, In Water, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
From Rhizomes, Seedlings
Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Requires 4 to 8 inches of water above the soil line
Do Not over Water, Requires regular watering, Use Mulches to help prevent water loss during hot and windy weather, Water Deeply
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Clay, Loam
Clay, Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Poorly Drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Cut away fading foliage
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
20N–4.4P–16.6K at 20-d intervals
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Caterpillars
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single, Double, Semi-Double
Not Available
Foliage Texture
Bold
Bold
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Beetles, Insects
Not Available
Allergy
Constipation
Skin irritation
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Beauty Benefits
Promotes healthy skin, Provides herbal hair care
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Antidiarrhoeal, Astringent, Cancer, Cardiotonic, Febrifuge, Hypotensive, Resolvent, Stomachic, Tonic
Not Available
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Leaves, Root, Seeds, Stem
Whole plant
Other Uses
Leaves are used to wrap small parcels, Roasted seed is used as a coffee substitute, Root is used as a vegetable
Culinary use, Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Tropical, Water Gardens
Edible, Herb / Vegetable, Mixed Border
Botanical Name
NELUMBO nucifera
RHEUM x hybridum
Common Name
East Indian Lotus, Sacred Lotus
Hybrid Garden Rhubarb, Rhubarb
In Hindi
पवित्र कमल
एक प्रकार का फल
In German
Heiliges Lotus
Rhabarber
In French
Lotus Sacré
Rhubarbe
In Spanish
loto sagrado
Ruibarbo
In Greek
ιερή Lotus
Ραβέντι
In Portuguese
Lotus sagrado
Ruibarbo
In Polish
Sacred Lotus
Rabarbar
In Latin
sacra Lotus
RHEUM
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Not Available
Order
Proteales
Caryophyllales
Family
Nymphaeaceae
Polygonaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Nelumbonaceae
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Properties of Sacred Lotus and Rhubarb
Wondering what are the properties of Sacred Lotus and Rhubarb? We provide you with everything About Sacred Lotus and Rhubarb. Sacred Lotus doesn't have thorns and Rhubarb doesn't have thorns. Also Sacred Lotus does not have fragrant flowers. Sacred Lotus has allergic reactions like Constipation and Rhubarb has allergic reactions like Constipation. 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 Sacred Lotus and Rhubarb and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Sacred Lotus and Rhubarb
Season and care of Sacred Lotus and Rhubarb is important to know. While considering everything about Sacred Lotus and Rhubarb Care, growing season is an essential factor. Sacred Lotus season is Summer and Fall and Rhubarb season is Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Sacred Lotus is Clay, Loam and for Rhubarb is Clay, Loam while the PH of soil for Sacred Lotus is Neutral and for Rhubarb is Acidic, Neutral.
Sacred Lotus and Rhubarb Physical Information
Sacred Lotus and Rhubarb physical information is very important for comparison. Sacred Lotus height is 30.00 cm and width 90.00 cm whereas Rhubarb height is 60.00 cm and width 120.00 cm. The color specification of Sacred Lotus and Rhubarb are as follows:
Sacred Lotus flower color: White, Red, Pink, Light Pink, Hot Pink, Rose and Coral
Sacred Lotus leaf color: Lime Green and Sea Green
Rhubarb flower color: Ivory
- Rhubarb leaf color: Green
Care of Sacred Lotus and Rhubarb
Care of Sacred Lotus and Rhubarb include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Sacred Lotus pruning is done Cut away fading foliage and Rhubarb pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Sacred Lotus needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Rhubarb needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.