Life Span
Perennial
Annual
Type
Flowering Plants
Fruit
Origin
Tropical Asia
Southeastern Asia, China
Types
-
Castellana
Joppa
Mosambi
Narinja
Verna
Habitat
Rocky Mountains, wastelands
Farms, Warmer regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
8-11
9-11
Sunset Zone
-
H1, H2, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
-
Red, Orange, Orange Red
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Several shades of Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Maple shaped
Ovate
Plant Season
Early Spring, Spring
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun
Type of Soil
Moist, Rich
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
-
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring, Summer
Early Spring, Spring, Late Winter, Indeterminate
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Bedding, Container, Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Cuttings
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Low
Medium
Watering Requirements
Water Deeply
Do not water frequently, Requires watering in the growing season, Water every two or three days during warmer months
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
-
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Moist, Rich
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun
Pruning
Remove dead leaves
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Fine
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
-
Birds, Butterflies
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Part of Plant Used
Flowers
Fruits
Other Uses
Used As Food
Cosmetics, Culinary use
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Vegetable
Container, Edible, Feature Plant, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Hedges, Mixed Border, Screening / Wind Break, Topiary / Bonsai / Espalier, Tropical
Botanical Name
Abelmoschus manihot
CITRUS sinensis 'Budd'
Common Name
Aibika, hibiscus spinach, ibika, bele
Orange
In German
Maniok-Bisameibisch
Orange
In French
L'Aibika
Orange
In Spanish
Aibika
naranja
In Greek
aibika
Πορτοκάλι
In Portuguese
Aibika
laranja
In Polish
aibika
Pomarańczowy
In Latin
aibika
aurantiaco
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Malvales
Sapindales
Family
Malvaceae
Rutaceae
Clade
-
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Subfamily
-
Aurantioideae
Properties of Aibika and Orange
Wondering what are the properties of Aibika and Orange? We provide you with everything About Aibika and Orange. Aibika doesn't have thorns and Orange doesn't have thorns. Also Aibika does not have fragrant flowers. Aibika has allergic reactions like and Orange has allergic reactions like . 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 Aibika and Orange and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Aibika and Orange
Season and care of Aibika and Orange is important to know. While considering everything about Aibika and Orange Care, growing season is an essential factor. Aibika season is Early Spring and Spring and Orange season is Early Spring and Spring. The type of soil for Aibika is Moist, Rich and for Orange is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Aibika is and for Orange is Acidic, Neutral.
Aibika and Orange Physical Information
Aibika and Orange physical information is very important for comparison. Aibika height is 60.00 cm and width 40.00 cm whereas Orange height is 180.00 cm and width 180.00 cm. The color specification of Aibika and Orange are as follows:
Aibika flower color: White
Aibika leaf color: Dark Green
Orange flower color: White
- Orange leaf color: Dark Green
Care of Aibika and Orange
Care of Aibika and Orange include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Aibika pruning is done Remove dead leaves and Orange pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Aibika needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Orange needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.