Guide botanique

Giant rhubarb.

Gunnera manicata

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

Aussi appelée 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.

En un coup d'œil

Niveau d'entretien: Moyenne
Type de plante: Perennial
Lumière: Partial shade to full sun
Lumière en intérieur: Lumière vive indirecte
Arrosage: Tous les 1 à 3 jours
Taille adulte: 8 to 10 feet tall
Croissance: Rapide

Entretien

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.

Arrosage: Keep the soil constantly moist or even waterlogged.
Engrais: Feed with a balanced liquid fertilizer during the active growing season.
Taille: Remove dead or damaged foliage in late autumn after the first frost.
Rempotage: Repot only if the plant has outgrown its container, though it prefers being planted directly in the ground.
Sol: Rich, moisture retentive soil
pH du sol: 6.0 to 7.0

Sécurité

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

Comment l'identifier

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

Science

Famille: Gunneraceae
Genre: Gunnera
Ordre: Gunnerales
Classe: Magnoliopsida

Taxonomie vérifiée avec le GBIF.

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