Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Shrub
Tender Perennial
Origin
Australia
North America, Mexico, Latin America and the Caribbean, Caribbean, Central America, South America
Types
Not available
Not Available
Habitat
subtropical regions, Temperate Regions, Tropical regions, Warmer regions
Terrestrial
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-11
9-11
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
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Blue, Purple, Blue Violet
Reddish Plum
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Not Available
Yellow
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Dark Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Irregular
Long Barbed
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
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Semi-hardwood cuttings
Leaf Cutting, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water, Requires regular watering
Over-watering can cause leaf problems or root diseases, Water in morning to avoid prompting diseases
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
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Not Available
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Not Available
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
fertilize in growing season
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch, Rust aphids
Fungal Diseases
Plant Tolerance
Not Available
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
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
Birds, Insects
Allergy
Not Available
Not Available
Aesthetic Uses
Borders, Showy Purposes, small hedge
Borders, Ground Cover
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
High blood pressure, lowering blood pressure
Cough
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Leaves
Fruits, Leaves
Other Uses
Decoration Purposes
Fibre
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Feature Plant, Hedges, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall
Hedges
Botanical Name
ALYOGYNE huegelii 'Monle'
BROMELIA
Common Name
Blue Hibiscus, Purple Delight Blue Hibiscus
Heart-of-Flame
In Hindi
Blue Hibiscus
Heart-of-flame
In German
Blauer Hibiskus Baum
Herz -of -Flame
In French
Bleu Hibiscus Arbre
Coeur-de- flamme
In Spanish
Azul árbol del hibisco
Corazón de la llama
In Greek
Μπλε Hibiscus Tree
Καρδιά - of- Φλόγα
In Portuguese
Árvore azul do hibiscus
Coração -de- Chama
In Polish
Niebieski Hibiscus Drzewo
Heart- of- Płomień
In Latin
Hibiscus lignum blue
Cor - de - flamma
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Liliopsida
Family
Malvaceae
Bromeliaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Tribe
Hibisceae
Not Available
Subfamily
Malvoideae
Bromelioideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Properties of Blue Hibiscus and Heart of Flame
Wondering what are the properties of Blue Hibiscus and Heart of Flame? We provide you with everything About Blue Hibiscus and Heart of Flame. Blue Hibiscus doesn't have thorns and Heart of Flame doesn't have thorns. Also Blue Hibiscus does not have fragrant flowers. Blue Hibiscus has allergic reactions like Not Available and Heart of Flame has allergic reactions like Not Available. Compare all the properties and characteristics of these two plants. Find out which of these plant can be used as indoor plant. If you are interested to decorate your house and garden, find out aesthetic uses, compare them and select the plant which will beautify your surrounding. Along with beautification, try comparing medicinal and edible uses of Blue Hibiscus and Heart of Flame and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Blue Hibiscus and Heart of Flame
Season and care of Blue Hibiscus and Heart of Flame is important to know. While considering everything about Blue Hibiscus and Heart of Flame Care, growing season is an essential factor. Blue Hibiscus season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Heart of Flame season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Blue Hibiscus is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Heart of Flame is Not Available while the PH of soil for Blue Hibiscus is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Heart of Flame is Not Available.
Blue Hibiscus and Heart of Flame Physical Information
Blue Hibiscus and Heart of Flame physical information is very important for comparison. Blue Hibiscus height is 120.00 cm and width 120.00 cm whereas Heart of Flame height is 150.00 cm and width 180.00 cm. The color specification of Blue Hibiscus and Heart of Flame are as follows:
Blue Hibiscus flower color: Blue, Purple and Blue Violet
Blue Hibiscus leaf color: Dark Green
Heart of Flame flower color: Reddish Plum
- Heart of Flame leaf color: Dark Green
Care of Blue Hibiscus and Heart of Flame
Care of Blue Hibiscus and Heart of Flame include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Blue Hibiscus pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Heart of Flame 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 Heart of Flame needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.