Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Australia
Southern Asia, Southeastern Asia, India, Melanesia, Australia
Types
Not available
Gebang Palm
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
subtropical regions, Temperate Regions, Tropical regions, Warmer regions
tropical environments
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-11
10-15
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
H1, H2
Habit
Upright/Erect
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Blue, Purple, Blue Violet
Ivory
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Not Available
Olive, Chocolate, Black
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Dark Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Irregular
feather-shaped
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, 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
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
Indeterminate
Tolerances
Not Available
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Semi-hardwood cuttings
Rooted stem cutting, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water, Requires regular watering
Average Water Needs, Needs 2-3 times watering per week, Water daily during growing season
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
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
Plant Tolerance
Not Available
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Not Available
Foliage Texture
Medium
Bold
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Butterflies, Flying insects, Hummingbirds, Insects
Not Available
Allergy
Not Available
Asthma, Rhinitis
Aesthetic Uses
Borders, Showy Purposes, small hedge
Decorating walls, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
High blood pressure, lowering blood pressure
Aging, Brain disease, Cancer, Cyanide Poisoning, High blood pressure, High cholestrol, Malaria, Metabolic disorders, Vitamin A, Weight loss
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Leaves
Fruits, Leaves, Tree trunks
Other Uses
Decoration Purposes
Biodiesel, For making oil, Jelly, Sometimes used for making wine, Used in salads, Wax
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, Tropical
Botanical Name
ALYOGYNE huegelii 'Monle'
CORYPHA utan
Common Name
Blue Hibiscus, Purple Delight Blue Hibiscus
Buri Palm, Gebang Palm
In Hindi
Blue Hibiscus
Buri Palm
In German
Blauer Hibiskus Baum
Schopfpalmen
In French
Bleu Hibiscus Arbre
Buri Palm
In Spanish
Azul árbol del hibisco
Buri Palm
In Greek
Μπλε Hibiscus Tree
Buri Palm
In Portuguese
Árvore azul do hibiscus
Buri Palm
In Polish
Niebieski Hibiscus Drzewo
Buri Palm
In Latin
Hibiscus lignum blue
Buri Palm
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Vascular plant
Class
Magnoliopsida
Monocots
Family
Malvaceae
Arecaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Tribe
Hibisceae
Corypheae
Subfamily
Malvoideae
Coryphoideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Not Available
Season and Care of Blue Hibiscus and Buri Palm
Season and care of Blue Hibiscus and Buri Palm is important to know. While considering everything about Blue Hibiscus and Buri Palm Care, growing season is an essential factor. Blue Hibiscus season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Buri Palm season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Blue Hibiscus is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Buri Palm is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Blue Hibiscus is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Buri Palm is Acidic, Neutral.
Blue Hibiscus and Buri Palm Physical Information
Blue Hibiscus and Buri Palm physical information is very important for comparison. Blue Hibiscus height is 120.00 cm and width 120.00 cm whereas Buri Palm height is 910.00 cm and width 300.00 cm. The color specification of Blue Hibiscus and Buri Palm are as follows:
Blue Hibiscus flower color: Blue, Purple and Blue Violet
Blue Hibiscus leaf color: Dark Green
Buri Palm flower color: Ivory
- Buri Palm leaf color: Green
Care of Blue Hibiscus and Buri Palm
Care of Blue Hibiscus and Buri Palm include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Blue Hibiscus pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Buri Palm 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 Buri Palm needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.