Life Span
Perennial
Annual and Perennial
Type
Grass
Flowering Plants, Ornamental Plants, Shrub, Tree
Origin
China, Japan
Eastern Australia
Types
Greenstripe Vivax, Moso, Weavers Bamboo, Oldhamii
Not Available
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Warmer regions
gardens, Grassland, Homesteads, Subtropical climates, tropical environments
USDA Hardiness Zone
6-9
9-15
AHS Heat Zone
Not Available
Not Available
Sunset Zone
Not Available
21,22
Habit
Clump-Forming
Oval or Rounded
Minimum Width
Not Available
Flower Color
Not Available
Light Pink, Not Available, Pink
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Green, Pink, Red
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green
Green, Light Green, Not Available
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Green, Not Available
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
Green, Light Green, Not Available
Leaf Color in Winter
Dark Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Long Linear
Heart shaped, toothed with three to five lobes
Plant Season
Not Available
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Very Fast
Medium
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Not Available
Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall, Indeterminate
Tolerances
Wet Site, Drought
Drought, Variety of soil types
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Grafting, Seedlings, Stem Planting, Transplanting
Stem Cutting, Tip cutting, Vegetative Reproduction
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Needs watering once a week, Use Mulches to help prevent water loss during hot and windy weather, Water Deeply
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, Alkaline
Neutral
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Do not prune during shooting season, Prune in late summer or fall, Remove damaged leaves
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
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
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
Black sooty mold, Mealybugs, Mosaic viruses, Powdery mildew, pythogens, Stem rot
Aphids, Mealybugs, Red spider mite, Scale, Thripes, Whiteflies
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought, Variety of soil types
Flower Petal Number
Not Available
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Not Available
Bees, Butterflies, Hummingbirds
Allergy
Cyanide poisoning
no allergic reactions
Aesthetic Uses
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
Clears heat, Cold, fidgeting, Treating fever, Urinary tract problems
anti-inflammatory, Diuretic, Hair Loss, High blood pressure, Vitamin C
Part of Plant Used
Leaves, Stem
Flowers, Leaf Stalks, Leaves
Other Uses
Application in Handicrafts, Showy Purposes, Used As Food, Used in Furniture, Used in paper industry
Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Hedges, Mixed Border
Container, Foundation, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Tropical
Botanical Name
BAMBUSA
Hibiscus splendens
Common Name
Bamboo, Clumping Bamboo
Hollyhock Tree, Pink Cottonwood
In Hindi
Bānsa
Splendid Hibiscus
In German
Bambus
Splendid Hibiscus
In French
Bambou
Splendid Hibiscus
In Spanish
Bambú
Hibiscus Splendid
In Greek
μπαμπού
Splendid Hibiscus
In Portuguese
bambu
Hibiscus Splendid
In Polish
Bambus
Splendid hibiskusa
In Latin
Bamboo
egregiam Hibiscus
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Clade
Not Available
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Bambuseae
Hibisceae
Subfamily
Arthrostylidiinae, Arundinariinae, Bambusinae, Chusqueinae, Guaduinae, Melocanninae, Nastinae, Racemobambodinae, Shibataeinae
Malvoideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Bamboo and Splendid Hibiscus
Season and care of Bamboo and Splendid Hibiscus is important to know. While considering everything about Bamboo and Splendid Hibiscus Care, growing season is an essential factor. Bamboo season is Not Available and Splendid Hibiscus season is Not Available. The type of soil for Bamboo is Loam and for Splendid Hibiscus is Loam while the PH of soil for Bamboo is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Splendid Hibiscus is Neutral.
Bamboo and Splendid Hibiscus Physical Information
Bamboo and Splendid Hibiscus physical information is very important for comparison. Bamboo height is 30.00 cm and width Not Available whereas Splendid Hibiscus height is 600.00 cm and width 7.00 cm. The color specification of Bamboo and Splendid Hibiscus are as follows:
Bamboo flower color: Not Available
Bamboo 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 Bamboo and Splendid Hibiscus
Care of Bamboo and Splendid Hibiscus include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Bamboo pruning is done Do not prune during shooting season, Prune in late summer or fall and Remove damaged leaves 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 Bamboo needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Splendid Hibiscus needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.