Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Australia
South America, Brazil
Types
Not available
Not Available
Habitat
subtropical regions, Temperate Regions, Tropical regions, Warmer regions
Deciduous forests, Tropical rainforest
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-11
10-13
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
H1, H2, 23, 24
Habit
Upright/Erect
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
Blue, Purple, Blue Violet
Yellow, Gold
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Not Available
Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Dark Green
Green
Leaf Shape
Irregular
broad, flat
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
Early Spring, Spring, Late Winter
Tolerances
Not Available
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Semi-hardwood cuttings
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water, Requires regular watering
Average Water Needs
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
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
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch, Rust aphids
Red blotch, Red spider mite
Plant Tolerance
Not Available
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Butterflies, Flying insects, Hummingbirds, Insects
Not Available
Allergy
Not Available
Not Available
Aesthetic Uses
Borders, Showy Purposes, small hedge
Beautification, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
High blood pressure, lowering blood pressure
Diabetes, Malaria, Treat Parasitic Intestinal Worms
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Leaves
Bark, Leaves
Other Uses
Decoration Purposes
Grown for shade, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties, Used for woodware, Used in Furniture
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Feature Plant, Hedges, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall
Feature Plant, Shade Trees, Street Trees, Tropical
Botanical Name
ALYOGYNE huegelii 'Monle'
TABEBUIA insignis
Common Name
Blue Hibiscus, Purple Delight Blue Hibiscus
Apamate, White Tabebuia, Yellow Poui
In Hindi
Blue Hibiscus
Apamate
In German
Blauer Hibiskus Baum
Apamate
In French
Bleu Hibiscus Arbre
Apamate
In Spanish
Azul árbol del hibisco
Apamate
In Greek
Μπλε Hibiscus Tree
Apamate
In Portuguese
Árvore azul do hibiscus
Apamate
In Polish
Niebieski Hibiscus Drzewo
Apamate
In Latin
Hibiscus lignum blue
Apamate
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Malvales
Scrophulariales
Family
Malvaceae
Bignoniaceae
Genus
Alyogyne
Tabebuia Gomes
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Subfamily
Malvoideae
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Not Available
Season and Care of Blue Hibiscus and Apamate
Season and care of Blue Hibiscus and Apamate is important to know. While considering everything about Blue Hibiscus and Apamate Care, growing season is an essential factor. Blue Hibiscus season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Apamate season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Blue Hibiscus is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Apamate is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Blue Hibiscus is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Apamate is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Blue Hibiscus and Apamate Physical Information
Blue Hibiscus and Apamate physical information is very important for comparison. Blue Hibiscus height is 120.00 cm and width 120.00 cm whereas Apamate height is 460.00 cm and width 460.00 cm. The color specification of Blue Hibiscus and Apamate are as follows:
Blue Hibiscus flower color: Blue, Purple and Blue Violet
Blue Hibiscus leaf color: Dark Green
Apamate flower color: Yellow and Gold
- Apamate leaf color: Green
Care of Blue Hibiscus and Apamate
Care of Blue Hibiscus and Apamate include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Blue Hibiscus pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Apamate pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Blue Hibiscus needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Apamate needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.