Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Southwestern United States, Central America, South America, Brazil
Hybrid origin
Types
Not Available
Victoria Rhubarb
Colorado Red Rhubarb
Turkish Rhubarb
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Mountain Slopes, Mountains, tropical grasslands
gardens, Grassland, Humid climates, Tropical regions, Urban areas
USDA Hardiness Zone
Not Available
5-8
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 14, 15, 16, 17
Habit
Upright/Erect
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
White
Light Pink
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Not Available
Fruit Color
Not Available
Burgundy
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Dark Green
Green, Dark Red
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Green, Dark Red
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
Green, Dark Red
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Even Pinnate
Compound
Plant Season
Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Average
Average
Bloom Time
Summer, Late Summer
Summer, Late Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Cuttings, root cutting
Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Needs very little water, Over-watering can cause leaf problems or root diseases
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
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Cut away fading foliage, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
Does not require fertilizer once established
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Bacterial fruit blotch, Damping off, Fusarium wilt, Red blotch, Root rot, Septoria leaf spot, Southern blight
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Variety of soil types
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Not Available
Foliage Texture
Medium
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Bees, Butterflies, Flies
Not Available
Allergy
Asthma, Skin irritation, Skin rash
Skin irritation
Aesthetic Uses
Cottage Garden, Ornamental use
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Hypoglycaemic
Not Available
Part of Plant Used
Leaves
Whole plant
Other Uses
Not Available
Culinary use, Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Bedding Plant, Container, Edible, Herb / Vegetable, Houseplant, Tropical
Feature Plant, Mixed Border
Botanical Name
STEVIA rebaudiana
RHEUM 'Ace of Hearts'
Common Name
Candyleaf, Stevia, Sweetleaf
Ace of Hearts Ornamental Rhubarb, Ornamental Rhubarb
In Hindi
Stevia
सजावटी प्रकार का फल
In German
Stevia
Ornamental Rhabarber
In French
Stevia
rhubarbe ornementale
In Spanish
Stevia
Ornamental de ruibarbo
In Greek
Stevia
καλλωπιστικά Ραβέντι
In Portuguese
Stevia
ornamental ruibarbo
In Polish
Stewia
ozdobne Rabarbar
In Latin
Stevia
decentius Rhubarb
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Not Available
Order
Asterales
Caryophyllales
Family
Asteraceae
Polygonaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Tribe
Eupatorieae
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Not Available
Properties of Stevia and Ornamental Rhubarb
Wondering what are the properties of Stevia and Ornamental Rhubarb? We provide you with everything About Stevia and Ornamental Rhubarb. Stevia doesn't have thorns and Ornamental Rhubarb doesn't have thorns. Also Stevia does not have fragrant flowers. Stevia has allergic reactions like Asthma, Skin irritation and Skin rash and Ornamental Rhubarb has allergic reactions like Asthma, Skin irritation and Skin rash. 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 Stevia and Ornamental Rhubarb and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Stevia and Ornamental Rhubarb
Season and care of Stevia and Ornamental Rhubarb is important to know. While considering everything about Stevia and Ornamental Rhubarb Care, growing season is an essential factor. Stevia season is Summer and Fall and Ornamental Rhubarb season is Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Stevia is Loam, Sand and for Ornamental Rhubarb is Clay, Loam while the PH of soil for Stevia is Acidic, Neutral and for Ornamental Rhubarb is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Stevia and Ornamental Rhubarb Physical Information
Stevia and Ornamental Rhubarb physical information is very important for comparison. Stevia height is 45.70 cm and width 40.60 cm whereas Ornamental Rhubarb height is 71.10 cm and width 81.30 cm. The color specification of Stevia and Ornamental Rhubarb are as follows:
Stevia flower color: White
Stevia leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Ornamental Rhubarb flower color: Light Pink
- Ornamental Rhubarb leaf color: Green and Dark Red
Care of Stevia and Ornamental Rhubarb
Care of Stevia and Ornamental Rhubarb include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Stevia pruning is done Cut away fading foliage, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves and Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Ornamental Rhubarb pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Stevia needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Ornamental Rhubarb needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.