Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Shrub
Flowering Plants, Shrub
Origin
Australia
Southwest Asia
Types
Not available
Calypso, Petite Salmon, Petite Pink
Habitat
subtropical regions, Temperate Regions, Tropical regions, Warmer regions
dry rocky watercourses, Riverbanks
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
Bushy, Evergreen
Flower Color
Blue, Purple, Blue Violet
Cream, Creamy Yellow, Pink, Purple, Red, White
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Not Available
Non Fruiting Plant
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
Gray Green
Leaf Shape
Irregular
Long linear and narrow
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Fall, Spring
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial shade
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Marshy ground, Well drained
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral, Slightly Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
Summer
Tolerances
Not Available
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Semi-hardwood cuttings
Layering, Seedlings, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water, Requires regular watering
Water less during winter, Water more in summer
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral, Slightly Alkaline
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Marshy ground, Well drained
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Prune in the late winter or spring, Remove shoots
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, fertilize every 2-3 weeks while growing, Fertilize in early spring, Potassium
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch, Rust aphids
Leaf spot, Mealybugs, Red blotch, Red spider mite, Scale, Scale insects
Plant Tolerance
Not Available
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Showy Foliage
Yes
Unknown
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Butterflies, Flying insects, Hummingbirds, Insects
Mealybugs, Not Available
Allergy
Not Available
Phytodermatitis, Rash, Toxic
Aesthetic Uses
Borders, Showy Purposes, small hedge
Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes, Used in parkland
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
High blood pressure, lowering blood pressure
Asthma, Cancer, Cardiotonic, Diabetes, epilepsy, Scabies
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Leaves
Flowers, Leaves
Other Uses
Decoration Purposes
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
Not Available
Botanical Name
ALYOGYNE huegelii 'Monle'
Nerium
Common Name
Blue Hibiscus, Purple Delight Blue Hibiscus
Oleander, Nerium Oleander
In Hindi
Blue Hibiscus
ओलियंडर
In German
Blauer Hibiskus Baum
Oleander
In French
Bleu Hibiscus Arbre
laurier-rose
In Spanish
Azul árbol del hibisco
Adelfa
In Greek
Μπλε Hibiscus Tree
Πικροδάφνη
In Portuguese
Árvore azul do hibiscus
oleandro
In Polish
Niebieski Hibiscus Drzewo
Oleander
In Latin
Hibiscus lignum blue
Cleander
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Malvales
Gentianales
Family
Malvaceae
Apocynaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Tribe
Hibisceae
Wrightieae
Subfamily
Malvoideae
Apocynoideae, Hippocastanoideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Not Available
Season and Care of Blue Hibiscus and Oleander
Season and care of Blue Hibiscus and Oleander is important to know. While considering everything about Blue Hibiscus and Oleander Care, growing season is an essential factor. Blue Hibiscus season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Oleander season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Blue Hibiscus is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Oleander is Marshy ground, Well drained while the PH of soil for Blue Hibiscus is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Oleander is Neutral, Slightly Alkaline.
Blue Hibiscus and Oleander Physical Information
Blue Hibiscus and Oleander physical information is very important for comparison. Blue Hibiscus height is 120.00 cm and width 120.00 cm whereas Oleander height is 300.00 cm and width 350.00 cm. The color specification of Blue Hibiscus and Oleander are as follows:
Blue Hibiscus flower color: Blue, Purple and Blue Violet
Blue Hibiscus leaf color: Dark Green
Oleander flower color: Cream, Creamy Yellow, Pink, Purple, Red and White
- Oleander leaf color: Dark Green
Care of Blue Hibiscus and Oleander
Care of Blue Hibiscus and Oleander include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Blue Hibiscus pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Oleander pruning is done Prune in the late winter or spring and Remove shoots. In summer Blue Hibiscus needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Oleander needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.
