Life Span
Perennial
Annual and Perennial
Type
Shrub
Tender Perennial
Origin
Australia
North America, Mexico, Latin America and the Caribbean, Caribbean, Central America, South America
Types
Not available
Bromelia agavifolia, Bromelia alsodes, Bromelia alta
Habitat
subtropical regions, Temperate Regions, Tropical regions, Warmer regions
Hills, Lowland, Rocky areas, Thickets
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-11
Not Available
AHS Heat Zone
12-1
Not Available
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Not Available
Habit
Upright/Erect
Not Available
Flower Color
Blue, Purple, Blue Violet
Not Available
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Not Available
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green
Not Available
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Not Available
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
Not Available
Leaf Color in Winter
Dark Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Irregular
Long Linear
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun
Not Available
Growth Rate
Medium
Not Available
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Not Available
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Not Available
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Not Available
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
Not Available
Repeat Bloomer
Yes
Not Available
Tolerances
Not Available
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Container, Ground, Pot
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, Do Not over Water, Requires regular watering, Water Deeply
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Not Available
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Not Available
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Not Available
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Not Available
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Cut or pinch the stems, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts, Remove deadheads
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Apply N-P-K, fertilize in fall, fertilize in growing season, fertilize in spring
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch, Rust aphids
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Not Available
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Not Available
Showy Fruit
No
Not Available
Edible Fruit
No
Not Available
Fragrant Flower
No
Not Available
Fragrant Fruit
No
Not Available
Fragrant Leaf
No
Not Available
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Not Available
Showy Foliage
Yes
Not Available
Showy Bark
No
Not Available
Foliage Texture
Medium
Not Available
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Not Available
Self-Sowing
Yes
Not Available
Attracts
Butterflies, Flying insects, Hummingbirds, Insects
Butterflies
Allergy
Not Available
Scratches, Skin cuts
Aesthetic Uses
Borders, Showy Purposes, small hedge
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Skin Problems
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
High blood pressure, lowering blood pressure
Not Available
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Leaves
Fruits, Leaves
Other Uses
Decoration Purposes
Cordage, ropes, Fibre
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
Insignificant
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Feature Plant, Hedges, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall
Not Available
Botanical Name
ALYOGYNE huegelii 'Monle'
BROMELIA pinguin
Common Name
Blue Hibiscus, Purple Delight Blue Hibiscus
Heart-of-Flame, Maya, Pinuela
In Hindi
Blue Hibiscus
bromelia pinguin plant
In German
Blauer Hibiskus Baum
Bromelia Pinguin -Anlage
In French
Bleu Hibiscus Arbre
plante Bromelia Pinguin
In Spanish
Azul árbol del hibisco
planta Bromelia Pinguin
In Greek
Μπλε Hibiscus Tree
φυτό Bromelia Pinguin
In Portuguese
Árvore azul do hibiscus
planta Caraguatá
In Polish
Niebieski Hibiscus Drzewo
Bromelia Pinguin roślin
In Latin
Hibiscus lignum blue
Commelina pinguin herba
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Liliopsida
Order
Malvales
Bromeliales
Family
Malvaceae
Bromeliaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Tribe
Hibisceae
Not Available
Subfamily
Malvoideae
Bromelioideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Not Available
Season and Care of Blue Hibiscus and Bromelia Pinguin
Season and care of Blue Hibiscus and Bromelia Pinguin is important to know. While considering everything about Blue Hibiscus and Bromelia Pinguin Care, growing season is an essential factor. Blue Hibiscus season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Bromelia Pinguin season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Blue Hibiscus is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Bromelia Pinguin is Not Available while the PH of soil for Blue Hibiscus is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Bromelia Pinguin is Not Available.
Blue Hibiscus and Bromelia Pinguin Physical Information
Blue Hibiscus and Bromelia Pinguin physical information is very important for comparison. Blue Hibiscus height is 120.00 cm and width 120.00 cm whereas Bromelia Pinguin height is 100.00 cm and width 2.54 cm. The color specification of Blue Hibiscus and Bromelia Pinguin are as follows:
Blue Hibiscus flower color: Blue, Purple and Blue Violet
Blue Hibiscus leaf color: Dark Green
Bromelia Pinguin flower color: Not Available
- Bromelia Pinguin leaf color: Not Available
Care of Blue Hibiscus and Bromelia Pinguin
Care of Blue Hibiscus and Bromelia Pinguin include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Blue Hibiscus pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Bromelia Pinguin pruning is done Cut or pinch the stems, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Remove deadheads. In summer Blue Hibiscus needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Bromelia Pinguin needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.