Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Australia
Southern Asia, Southeastern Asia, India, China, Melanesia, Australia
Types
Not available
Ceiba casearia, Bombax pentandrum
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
subtropical regions, Temperate Regions, Tropical regions, Warmer regions
Tropical regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-11
9-15
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
H1, H2, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Upright/Erect
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
Blue, Purple, Blue Violet
Red, Orange Red
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
Not Available
Leaf Shape
Irregular
Palmate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full 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
Early 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
Moderate
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
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Prune when young, Remove dead branches
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Nitrogen
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch, Rust aphids
Bacterial leaf spot, Red blotch, Root rot
Plant Tolerance
Not Available
Drought, Soil Compaction
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Butterflies, Flying insects, Hummingbirds, Insects
Bees, Birds, Hummingbirds
Allergy
Not Available
Headache, Pulmonary oedema, Respiratory distress, wheezing
Aesthetic Uses
Borders, Showy Purposes, small hedge
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Improve skin tone, Making cosmetics, Moisturizing, Skin irritation
Environmental Uses
Air purification
No fertilizer, pesticides, or herbicides needed, Prevent Soil Erosion, soil stabilisation
Medicinal Uses
High blood pressure, lowering blood pressure
Aphrodisiac, Diuretic
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Leaves
Leaves, Seeds
Other Uses
Decoration Purposes
Oil is used as an industrial solvent, Used as Ornamental plant
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, Tropical
Botanical Name
ALYOGYNE huegelii 'Monle'
Ceiba pentandra
Common Name
Blue Hibiscus, Purple Delight Blue Hibiscus
Cotton Tree, Red Kapok, Red-silk-cotton Tree
In Hindi
Blue Hibiscus
सफ़ेद सेमल / शाल्मली
In German
Blauer Hibiskus Baum
Kapok baum
In French
Bleu Hibiscus Arbre
Fromager
In Spanish
Azul árbol del hibisco
Ceiba
In Greek
Μπλε Hibiscus Tree
Ceiba
In Portuguese
Árvore azul do hibiscus
Mafumeira
In Polish
Niebieski Hibiscus Drzewo
Puchowiec pięciopręcikowy
In Latin
Hibiscus lignum blue
Ceiba
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Malvaceae
Bombacaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Hibisceae
Not Available
Subfamily
Malvoideae
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Blue Hibiscus and Kapok
Season and care of Blue Hibiscus and Kapok is important to know. While considering everything about Blue Hibiscus and Kapok Care, growing season is an essential factor. Blue Hibiscus season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Kapok season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Blue Hibiscus is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Kapok is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Blue Hibiscus is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Kapok is Acidic, Neutral.
Blue Hibiscus and Kapok Physical Information
Blue Hibiscus and Kapok physical information is very important for comparison. Blue Hibiscus height is 120.00 cm and width 120.00 cm whereas Kapok height is 1,830.00 cm and width 1,830.00 cm. The color specification of Blue Hibiscus and Kapok are as follows:
Blue Hibiscus flower color: Blue, Purple and Blue Violet
Blue Hibiscus leaf color: Dark Green
Kapok flower color: Red and Orange Red
- Kapok leaf color: Green
Care of Blue Hibiscus and Kapok
Care of Blue Hibiscus and Kapok include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Blue Hibiscus pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Kapok pruning is done Prune when young and Remove dead branches. In summer Blue Hibiscus needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Kapok needs Moderate and in winter, it needs Average Water.