Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Shrub
Flowering Plants, Shrub
Origin
Australia
North Africa
Types
Not available
Not Available
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
subtropical regions, Temperate Regions, Tropical regions, Warmer regions
Desert, Rocky Mountains
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 Availble
Habit
Upright/Erect
Bushy, Evergreen
Flower Color
Blue, Purple, Blue Violet
White
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Not Available
Black, Blue
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Dark Green
Green
Leaf Shape
Irregular
Ovate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Summer
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Moist but well drained
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
Late Summer, Summer
Tolerances
Not Available
Moisture
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Container, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Semi-hardwood cuttings
Seedlings, Semi-hardwood cuttings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water, Requires regular watering
Needs less watering
In Summer
Lots of watering
Ample Water
In Spring
Moderate
Average Water
In Winter
Average Water
Less Watering
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Moist, Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Prune after flowering, Prune for shortening long shoots, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Any balanced general purpose fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch, Rust aphids
Healthy tree
Plant Tolerance
Not Available
Moisture
Flower Petal Number
Single
Not Available
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Medium
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Butterflies, Flying insects, Hummingbirds, Insects
Butterflies
Allergy
Not Available
Not Available
Aesthetic Uses
Borders, Showy Purposes, small hedge
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Acne, Good for skin
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Food for birds
Medicinal Uses
High blood pressure, lowering blood pressure
Antibacterial, anti-cancer, Antidiabetic, Heart problems, Kidney problems, Respiratory Disorders, Thyroid problems
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Leaves
Flowers, Leaves
Other Uses
Decoration Purposes
Used as essential oil, Used in herbal medicines
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Feature Plant, Hedges, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall
Container, Edible, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Shade Trees, Tropical
Botanical Name
ALYOGYNE huegelii 'Monle'
Myrtus nivellei
Common Name
Blue Hibiscus, Purple Delight Blue Hibiscus
Saharan myrtle
In Hindi
Blue Hibiscus
Saharan myrtle
In German
Blauer Hibiskus Baum
Saharan myrtle
In French
Bleu Hibiscus Arbre
myrte subsaharienne
In Spanish
Azul árbol del hibisco
mirto subsahariana
In Greek
Μπλε Hibiscus Tree
Σαχάρας μυρτιά
In Portuguese
Árvore azul do hibiscus
murta Saharan
In Polish
Niebieski Hibiscus Drzewo
mirt Subsaharyjskiej
In Latin
Hibiscus lignum blue
myrto Saharan
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Malvaceae
Myrtaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Hibisceae
Not Available
Subfamily
Malvoideae
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Blue Hibiscus and Saharan Myrtle
Season and care of Blue Hibiscus and Saharan Myrtle is important to know. While considering everything about Blue Hibiscus and Saharan Myrtle Care, growing season is an essential factor. Blue Hibiscus season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Saharan Myrtle season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Blue Hibiscus is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Saharan Myrtle is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Blue Hibiscus is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Saharan Myrtle is Acidic, Neutral.
Blue Hibiscus and Saharan Myrtle Physical Information
Blue Hibiscus and Saharan Myrtle physical information is very important for comparison. Blue Hibiscus height is 120.00 cm and width 120.00 cm whereas Saharan Myrtle height is 200.00 cm and width 200.00 cm. The color specification of Blue Hibiscus and Saharan Myrtle are as follows:
Blue Hibiscus flower color: Blue, Purple and Blue Violet
Blue Hibiscus leaf color: Dark Green
Saharan Myrtle flower color: White
- Saharan Myrtle leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Care of Blue Hibiscus and Saharan Myrtle
Care of Blue Hibiscus and Saharan Myrtle include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Blue Hibiscus pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Saharan Myrtle pruning is done Prune after flowering, Prune for shortening long shoots 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 Saharan Myrtle needs Ample Water and in winter, it needs Less Watering.