Life Span
Perennial
Annual and Perennial
Type
Shrubs, Trees
Flowering Plants, Ornamental Plants, Shrub, Tree
Origin
Northeast Mexico, Southeastern United States
Eastern Australia
Types
Not Available
Not Available
Habitat
Hillside, Slopes
gardens, Grassland, Homesteads, Subtropical climates, tropical environments
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-11
9-15
AHS Heat Zone
Not Available
Not Available
Sunset Zone
Not available
21,22
Habit
Arching/Fountain-shaped
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
White
Light Pink, Not Available, Pink
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Brown
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green
Green, Light Green, Not Available
Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green
Green, Not Available
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
Green, Light Green, Not Available
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Elliptic
Heart shaped, toothed with three to five lobes
Plant Season
Spring
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Dry, Loam, Sandy
Loam
The pH of Soil
Slightly Alkaline
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Dry
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Late Spring, Mid Spring
Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall, Indeterminate
Tolerances
Drought
Drought, Variety of soil types
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Stem Cutting, Tip cutting, Vegetative Reproduction
Plant Maintenance
Low
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do not water excessively
It cannot sustain wet-feet, Keep the Soil well drained, Requires watering in the growing season, Water Deeply, Water frequently while growing, Water more in summer, Water when soil is dry
In Summer
Adequately
Lots of watering
In Spring
Average Water
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Slightly Alkaline
Neutral
Soil Type
Dry, Loamy, Sandy
Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Dry
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
No pruning needed
A hard prune may be necessary if the plant becomes woody, Cut leaves after fall, Cut or pinch the stems, Pinch or prune as they grow to promote branching and bushiness, Prune for shortening long shoots, Prune in early summer, Remove deadheads
Fertilizers
Not Available
Apply 10-10-10 amount, Balanced liquid fertilizer, Do not fertilize new plants until at least a month, Use a low phosphate fertilizer to improve the quality of the blooms
Pests and Diseases
Healthy tree
Aphids, Mealybugs, Red spider mite, Scale, Thripes, Whiteflies
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought, Variety of soil types
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Fine
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Birds, Flies
Bees, Butterflies, Hummingbirds
Allergy
Not Available
no allergic reactions
Aesthetic Uses
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Beautification, Borders, Landscape Designing
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Hair Conditioner, Not Available, Prevents greying of hair, Prevents Premature Baldness, Promotes Healthy Hair, Promotes healthy skin, Speed hair growth
Environmental Uses
Erosion control
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Fever, Kidney problems, Not Available, Urinary tract problems
anti-inflammatory, Diuretic, Hair Loss, High blood pressure, Vitamin C
Part of Plant Used
Flowers
Flowers, Leaf Stalks, Leaves
Other Uses
Food for animals, Food for insects
Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Rock Garden / Wall
Container, Foundation, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Tropical
Botanical Name
Senegalia berlandieri
Hibiscus splendens
Common Name
Acacia
Hollyhock Tree, Pink Cottonwood
In Hindi
Acacia
Splendid Hibiscus
In German
Acacia
Splendid Hibiscus
In French
Acacia
Splendid Hibiscus
In Spanish
Acacia
Hibiscus Splendid
In Greek
Acacia
Splendid Hibiscus
In Portuguese
Acacia
Hibiscus Splendid
In Polish
Acacia
Splendid hibiskusa
In Latin
Acacia
egregiam Hibiscus
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Fabaceae
Malvaceae
Clade
Not Available
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Subfamily
Mimosoideae
Malvoideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Not Available
Season and Care of Acacia and Splendid Hibiscus
Season and care of Acacia and Splendid Hibiscus is important to know. While considering everything about Acacia and Splendid Hibiscus Care, growing season is an essential factor. Acacia season is Spring and Splendid Hibiscus season is Spring. The type of soil for Acacia is Dry, Loam, Sandy and for Splendid Hibiscus is Loam while the PH of soil for Acacia is Slightly Alkaline and for Splendid Hibiscus is Neutral.
Acacia and Splendid Hibiscus Physical Information
Acacia and Splendid Hibiscus physical information is very important for comparison. Acacia height is 300.00 cm and width 300.00 cm whereas Splendid Hibiscus height is 600.00 cm and width 7.00 cm. The color specification of Acacia and Splendid Hibiscus are as follows:
Acacia flower color: White
Acacia leaf color: Dark Green
Splendid Hibiscus flower color: Light Pink, Not Available and Pink
- Splendid Hibiscus leaf color: GreenLight Green and Not Available
Care of Acacia and Splendid Hibiscus
Care of Acacia and Splendid Hibiscus include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Acacia pruning is done No pruning needed and Splendid Hibiscus pruning is done A hard prune may be necessary if the plant becomes woody, Cut leaves after fall, Cut or pinch the stems, Pinch or prune as they grow to promote branching and bushiness, Prune for shortening long shoots, Prune in early summer and Remove deadheads. In summer Acacia needs Adequately and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Splendid Hibiscus needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.