Life Span
Annual and Perennial
Annual and Perennial
Type
Tender Perennial
Flowering Plants, Ornamental Plants, Shrub, Tree
Origin
Southeastern United States, Mexico
Eastern Australia
Types
Not available
Not Available
Habitat
Cultivated Beds
gardens, Grassland, Homesteads, Subtropical climates, tropical environments
USDA Hardiness Zone
8-11
9-15
AHS Heat Zone
11-8
Not Available
Sunset Zone
16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
21,22
Habit
Spreading
Oval or Rounded
Minimum Height
Not Available
Flower Color
Yellow
Light Pink, Not Available, Pink
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Not Available
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green, Light Green, Not Available
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green, Not Available
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Green, Light Green, Not Available
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Lobed
Heart shaped, toothed with three to five lobes
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Spring, Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall
Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall, Indeterminate
Tolerances
Drought
Drought, Variety of soil types
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Stem Cutting, Tip cutting, Vegetative Reproduction
Plant Maintenance
Low
Medium
Watering Requirements
Medium
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 Type
Loam, Sand
Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Cut or pinch the stems, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead flowers, Remove dead 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
organic fertlizers
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
Mealybugs, Slugs, Soft scales, Spider mites
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
Bees, Butterflies
Bees, Butterflies, Hummingbirds
Allergy
Nasal Congestion
no allergic reactions
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification
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
anti-inflammatory, antimicrobial, Regulates Blood Sugar, Snakebite
anti-inflammatory, Diuretic, Hair Loss, High blood pressure, Vitamin C
Part of Plant Used
Leaves
Flowers, Leaf Stalks, Leaves
Other Uses
Used in curries, soups, stews, Used in making tea, Used in treatment of mouth ulcers
Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Bedding Plant, Container, Hanging Basket, Mixed Border
Container, Foundation, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Tropical
Botanical Name
Bidens alba
Hibiscus splendens
Common Name
Beggarticks, Bidens, black jack, burr marigolds, tickseeds, Spanish needles
Hollyhock Tree, Pink Cottonwood
In Hindi
Bidens
Splendid Hibiscus
In German
Bidens
Splendid Hibiscus
In French
Bidens
Splendid Hibiscus
In Spanish
Bidens
Hibiscus Splendid
In Greek
Bidens
Splendid Hibiscus
In Portuguese
Bidens
Hibiscus Splendid
In Polish
Bidens
Splendid hibiskusa
In Latin
Bidens
egregiam Hibiscus
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Asteraceae
Malvaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Coreopsideae
Hibisceae
Subfamily
Asteroideae
Malvoideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Bidens and Splendid Hibiscus
Season and care of Bidens and Splendid Hibiscus is important to know. While considering everything about Bidens and Splendid Hibiscus Care, growing season is an essential factor. Bidens season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Splendid Hibiscus season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Bidens is Loam, Sand and for Splendid Hibiscus is Loam while the PH of soil for Bidens is Neutral and for Splendid Hibiscus is Neutral.
Bidens and Splendid Hibiscus Physical Information
Bidens and Splendid Hibiscus physical information is very important for comparison. Bidens height is Not Available and width 25.40 cm whereas Splendid Hibiscus height is 600.00 cm and width 7.00 cm. The color specification of Bidens and Splendid Hibiscus are as follows:
Care of Bidens and Splendid Hibiscus
Care of Bidens and Splendid Hibiscus include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Bidens pruning is done Cut or pinch the stems, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead flowers and Remove dead 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 Bidens 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.