Life Span
Annual
Annual and Perennial
Type
Tree
Broadleaf Evergreen
Origin
Australia
North America, Mexico, Central America
Types
Not Available
Not Available
Habitat
Fertile bottom land, moist forests, Moist Soils, Moist woods, Roadsides, Sandy areas, tropical environments, Tropical rainforest, Tropical regions, Wet lands
gardens, Grassland, Homesteads, Subtropical climates, tropical environments
USDA Hardiness Zone
8-11
9-15
AHS Heat Zone
12-10
Not Available
Sunset Zone
8, 9, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
21,22
Habit
Upright/Erect
Oval or Rounded
Minimum Height
Not Available
Minimum Width
Not Available
Flower Color
Light Yellow
Gold
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Brown
Chocolate, Ivory, Black
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Gray Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Gray Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Gray Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green, Gray Green
Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Long Linear
Ovate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
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
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs
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 Type
Loam, Sand
Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, 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
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
Red blotch
Aphids, Mealybugs, Red spider mite, Scale, Thripes, Whiteflies
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought, Variety of soil types
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Hummingbirds, Butterflies
Bees, Butterflies, Hummingbirds
Allergy
Asthma, Eye irritation, Respiratory problems, Skin irritation
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
Edible Uses
Insignificant
Yes
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Shadow Tree
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Not Available
anti-inflammatory, Diuretic, Hair Loss, High blood pressure, Vitamin C
Part of Plant Used
Bark, Tree trunks
Flowers, Leaf Stalks, Leaves
Other Uses
Application in Furniture, Constructing Boats, Used in Furniture, Wood is used fore making tools
Culinary use, Employed in herbal medicine, Jam, Jelly, Making Shampoo, Oil is used for aromatherapy, Oil is used in perfume, soaps, creams, etc., Showy Purposes, Traditional medicine, Use in Chinese herbology, Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for bedding in gardens, Used for fragrance, Used for its medicinal properties, Used in making beverages, Used in paper industry, Used in salads, Used to make hair tonic
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Screening / Wind Break, Shade Trees, Street Trees
Container, Foundation, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Tropical
Botanical Name
ACACIA melanoxylon
Hibiscus arnottianus
Common Name
Australian Blackwood, Blackwood
White Hibiscus
In Hindi
काली लकड़ी
सफेद हिबिस्कुस
In German
Schwarzes Holz
Weiß Hibiscus
In French
Bois noir
white Hibiscus
In Spanish
Blackwood
hibisco blanco
In Greek
Μαυρο ξυλο
White Hibiscus
In Portuguese
Madeira preta
Hibiscus branco
In Polish
Czarne drewno
Biały Hibiscus
In Latin
Press
Hibiscus album
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Fabaceae
Malvaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Subfamily
Not Available
Malvoideae
Season and Care of Blackwood and White Hibiscus
Season and care of Blackwood and White Hibiscus is important to know. While considering everything about Blackwood and White Hibiscus Care, growing season is an essential factor. Blackwood season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and White Hibiscus season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Blackwood is Loam, Sand and for White Hibiscus is Loam while the PH of soil for Blackwood is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for White Hibiscus is Neutral.
Blackwood and White Hibiscus Physical Information
Blackwood and White Hibiscus physical information is very important for comparison. Blackwood height is Not Available and width Not Available whereas White Hibiscus height is 600.00 cm and width 60.00 cm. The color specification of Blackwood and White Hibiscus are as follows:
Blackwood flower color: Light Yellow
Blackwood leaf color: Green and Gray Green
White Hibiscus flower color: Gold
- White Hibiscus leaf color: Dark Green
Care of Blackwood and White Hibiscus
Care of Blackwood and White Hibiscus include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Blackwood pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and White 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 Blackwood needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer White Hibiscus needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.