Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Shrub
Cactus or Succulent
Origin
Australia
North America, Latin America and the Caribbean, Central America, South America
Types
Not available
Not Available
Habitat
subtropical regions, Temperate Regions, Tropical regions, Warmer regions
tropical environments, Tropical regions
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
Minimum Height
Not Available
Minimum Width
Not Available
Flower Color
Blue, Purple, Blue Violet
Not Available
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Not Available
Fruit Color
Not Available
Red, Salmon
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
Not Available
Leaf Shape
Irregular
Lanceolate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Not Available
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Not Available
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
Not Available
Tolerances
Not Available
Deer resistant, Drought, Heat And Humidity, Salt, Shade areas, Wet Site
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Semi-hardwood cuttings
Semi-hardwood cuttings, Stem Cutting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water, Requires regular watering
Water slowly, and allow to dry completely between soakings
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Less Watering
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
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Dispose of diseased portions, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
15-30-15 liquid fertilizer, Fertilzer with low nitrogen content
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch, Rust aphids
Bacterial Stem Rot, Birds, Brown Rot
Plant Tolerance
Not Available
Deer resistant, Drought, Heat And Humidity, Salt, Shade areas, Wet Site
Flower Petal Number
Single
Not Available
Showy Fruit
No
Not Available
Edible Fruit
No
Not Available
Foliage Texture
Medium
Bold
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Not Available
Attracts
Butterflies, Flying insects, Hummingbirds, Insects
Not Available, pollinators
Allergy
Not Available
Not Available
Aesthetic Uses
Borders, Showy Purposes, small hedge
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Anti-ageing, Good for skin, Making cosmetics
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Food for animals
Medicinal Uses
High blood pressure, lowering blood pressure
anti-cancer, anti-inflammatory, Antitumor, Diabetes, Healing, Nutritive, Skin wounds
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Leaves
Flowers, Fruits, Seeds
Other Uses
Decoration Purposes
Cosmetics, Food for animals, Used as a nutritious food item, Used for its medicinal properties
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Feature Plant, Hedges, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall
Container, Houseplant, Rock Garden, Wall
Botanical Name
ALYOGYNE huegelii 'Monle'
Hylocereus undatus
Common Name
Blue Hibiscus, Purple Delight Blue Hibiscus
Pitahaya, Dragon Fruit
In Hindi
Blue Hibiscus
hylocereus
In German
Blauer Hibiskus Baum
hylocereus
In French
Bleu Hibiscus Arbre
hylocereus
In Spanish
Azul árbol del hibisco
hylocereus
In Greek
Μπλε Hibiscus Tree
hylocereus
In Portuguese
Árvore azul do hibiscus
hylocereus
In Polish
Niebieski Hibiscus Drzewo
Hylocereus
In Latin
Hibiscus lignum blue
Hylocereus
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Malvales
Caryophyllales
Family
Malvaceae
Cactaceae
Genus
Alyogyne
Hylocereus
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Tribe
Hibisceae
Hylocereeae
Subfamily
Malvoideae
Cactoideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Blue Hibiscus and Hylocereus
Season and care of Blue Hibiscus and Hylocereus is important to know. While considering everything about Blue Hibiscus and Hylocereus Care, growing season is an essential factor. Blue Hibiscus season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Hylocereus season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Blue Hibiscus is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Hylocereus is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Blue Hibiscus is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Hylocereus is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Blue Hibiscus and Hylocereus Physical Information
Blue Hibiscus and Hylocereus physical information is very important for comparison. Blue Hibiscus height is 120.00 cm and width 120.00 cm whereas Hylocereus height is Not Available and width Not Available. The color specification of Blue Hibiscus and Hylocereus are as follows:
Blue Hibiscus flower color: Blue, Purple and Blue Violet
Blue Hibiscus leaf color: Dark Green
Hylocereus flower color: Not Available
- Hylocereus leaf color: Not Available
Care of Blue Hibiscus and Hylocereus
Care of Blue Hibiscus and Hylocereus include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Blue Hibiscus pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Hylocereus pruning is done Dispose of diseased portions, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves and Remove dead or diseased plant parts. In summer Blue Hibiscus needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Hylocereus needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Less Watering.