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Giant rhubarb.

Gunnera manicata

Pronunciación GUN-er-uh man-ih-KAY-tuh

También se conoce como Brazilian Giant Rhubarb, Brazilian Giant-rhubarb

The giant rhubarb is a massive, prehistoric looking plant that loves damp, boggy spots in the garden. It produces enormous, umbrella like leaves that can reach several feet across. You will need plenty of space to let this beauty truly show off.

De un vistazo

Nivel de cuidados: Media
Tipo de planta: Perennial
Luz: Partial shade to full sun
Luz en interior: Luz indirecta brillante
Riego: Cada 1 a 3 días
Tamaño adulto: 8 to 10 feet tall
Ritmo de crecimiento: Rápido

Cuidados

Keep the soil consistently wet, as this plant hates drying out. Watch for wilting leaves during hot spells, which signals it needs more water. In colder climates, protect the crown with mulch during the winter months.

Riego: Keep the soil constantly moist or even waterlogged.
Abonado: Feed with a balanced liquid fertilizer during the active growing season.
Poda: Remove dead or damaged foliage in late autumn after the first frost.
Trasplante: Repot only if the plant has outgrown its container, though it prefers being planted directly in the ground.
Suelo: Rich, moisture retentive soil
pH del suelo: 6.0 to 7.0

Seguridad

Mascotas: This plant is not known to be toxic to cats or dogs.

Cómo identificarla

Massive, umbrella shaped leaves
Spiky, rough leaf stalks
Large, cone shaped flower spikes
Thrives in boggy soil

Ciencia

Familia: Gunneraceae
Género: Gunnera
Orden: Gunnerales
Clase: Magnoliopsida

Taxonomía cotejada con GBIF.

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