Life Span
Perennial
Annual and Perennial
Type
Fruits, Tree
Deciduous Shrub, Ornamental Plants, Shrub
Origin
Hybrid origin, Southeast Asia, Southern India
Not Available
Types
Kaghzi Mirzapuri, Kaghzi Gonda, Kagzi Etawah and Kagzi Banarasi
Diana, Oiseau Bleu, Hamabo, Red Heart, Notwoodone, William R. Smith, Meehani, Woodbridge
Habitat
Tropical Climate, Tropical regions, Wet forest
gardens
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-15
5-9
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 12, 13, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Upright/Erect
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
White, Yellow green
Dark Pink, Light Pink, Pink
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Green, Brown
Non Fruiting Plant
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Ivory
Green, Light Green, Yellow
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Ivory
Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Ivory
Yellow, Green, Pink
Leaf Color in Winter
Green, Ivory
Gold, Tan
Leaf Shape
Trident shaped
Ovate and toothed
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall, Indeterminate
Tolerances
Not Available
Drought, Variety of soil types
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Stem Cutting
Stem Cutting, Tip cutting, Vegetative Reproduction
Plant Maintenance
Low
Medium
Watering Requirements
Needs good drainage, Reduce water once established
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
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Neutral
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Cut upper 1/3 section when young to enhancegrowth, Remove dead branches
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
General purpose fertilizer with an NPK ratio 3-1-2
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
Aphids, Downy mildew, fungus
Aphids, Mealybugs, Red spider mite, Scale, Thripes, Whiteflies
Plant Tolerance
Full Sun, Soil Compaction
Drought, Variety of soil types
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Ants, Birds, Leafminer, Not Available, Squirrels
Bees, Butterflies, Hummingbirds
Allergy
Dizziness, Stomach pain
no allergic reactions
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Showy Purposes
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
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Antiasthamatic, Antirheumatic, Arthritis, Dermatitis
anti-inflammatory, Diuretic, Hair Loss, High blood pressure, Vitamin C
Part of Plant Used
Leaves
Flowers, Leaf Stalks, Leaves
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for fragrance
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Feature Plant, Mixed Border, Tropical
Container, Foundation, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Tropical
Botanical Name
Aegle marmelos
Hibiscus syriacus
Common Name
Bael , Bengal Quince, Wood apple
Syrian ketmia, Rose mallow, St Joseph's rod, Shrub Althea
In Hindi
बिल्व, बेल, बेलपत्थर,
Rose of Sharon Hibiscus
In German
Bengalische Quitte, Madjobaum
Rose von Sharon Hibiscus
In French
fruit de Beli, Coing du Bengale, Bilva
Rose de Sharon Hibiscus
In Spanish
membrillo de Bengala, Bilva
Rosa de Siria Hibiscus
In Greek
Βεγγάλης Κυδώνι
Rose της Sharon Hibiscus
In Portuguese
Fruta de Bael
Rosa de Sharon Hibiscus
In Polish
Kleiszcze smakowite
Rose of Sharon Hibiscus
In Latin
Bilwa
Rose of Sharon Hibiscus
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Solanaceae
Malvaceae
Genus
Brugmansia
Hibiscus
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Subfamily
Solanoideae
Malvoideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Not Available
Season and Care of Bael and Rose of Sharon Hibiscus
Season and care of Bael and Rose of Sharon Hibiscus is important to know. While considering everything about Bael and Rose of Sharon Hibiscus Care, growing season is an essential factor. Bael season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Rose of Sharon Hibiscus season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Bael is Loam, Sand and for Rose of Sharon Hibiscus is Loam while the PH of soil for Bael is Neutral and for Rose of Sharon Hibiscus is Neutral.
Bael and Rose of Sharon Hibiscus Physical Information
Bael and Rose of Sharon Hibiscus physical information is very important for comparison. Bael height is 1,000.00 cm and width 150.00 cm whereas Rose of Sharon Hibiscus height is 400.00 cm and width 300.00 cm. The color specification of Bael and Rose of Sharon Hibiscus are as follows:
Bael flower color: White and Yellow green
Bael leaf color: Green and Ivory
Rose of Sharon Hibiscus flower color: Dark Pink, Light Pink and Pink
- Rose of Sharon Hibiscus leaf color: Green, Light Green and Yellow
Care of Bael and Rose of Sharon Hibiscus
Care of Bael and Rose of Sharon Hibiscus include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Bael pruning is done Cut upper 1/3 section when young to enhancegrowth and Remove dead branches and Rose of Sharon 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 Bael needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Rose of Sharon Hibiscus needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.