Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Shrub
Bulb or Corm or Tuber
Origin
Australia
South America, Brazil
Types
Not available
Not available
Habitat
subtropical regions, Temperate Regions, Tropical regions, Warmer regions
Mediterranean region, Subtropical climates, Temperate Regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-11
11-15
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
21,22
Habit
Upright/Erect
Rosette/Stemless
Flower Color
Blue, Purple, Blue Violet
White, Red, Blue Violet
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Not Available
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
Several shades of Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Dark Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Irregular
Oblong
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun
Partial shade, Full Shade
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
Average
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer
Tolerances
Not Available
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Semi-hardwood cuttings
Divison, Leaf Cutting, Seedlings, Tubers
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water, Requires regular watering
Average Water Needs
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
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
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Partial shade, Full Shade
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Cut or pinch the stems, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
20-20-20 amount, High phosphorus, Water soluble fertilizers
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch, Rust aphids
Aphids, Citrus leaf miner
Plant Tolerance
Not Available
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Butterflies, Flying insects, Hummingbirds, Insects
Bees, Hummingbirds, pollinators
Allergy
Not Available
Not Available
Aesthetic Uses
Borders, Showy Purposes, small hedge
Beautification, Bouquets, Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
High blood pressure, lowering blood pressure
anti-inflammatory, antimicrobial, Anti-oxidant, Antiviral, hepatoprotective
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Leaves
Flowers
Other Uses
Decoration Purposes
Used as Ornamental plant, 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, Groundcover, Houseplant, Tropical
Botanical Name
ALYOGYNE huegelii 'Monle'
SINNINGIA speciosa
Common Name
Blue Hibiscus, Purple Delight Blue Hibiscus
Sinningia, Gloxinia
In Hindi
Blue Hibiscus
Sinningia
In German
Blauer Hibiskus Baum
Sinningia
In French
Bleu Hibiscus Arbre
Sinningia
In Spanish
Azul árbol del hibisco
Sinningia
In Greek
Μπλε Hibiscus Tree
Sinningia
In Portuguese
Árvore azul do hibiscus
Sinningia
In Polish
Niebieski Hibiscus Drzewo
Sinningia
In Latin
Hibiscus lignum blue
Sinningia
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Malvaceae
Gesnariaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Tribe
Hibisceae
Gloxinieae
Subfamily
Malvoideae
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Blue Hibiscus and Sinningia
Season and care of Blue Hibiscus and Sinningia is important to know. While considering everything about Blue Hibiscus and Sinningia Care, growing season is an essential factor. Blue Hibiscus season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Sinningia season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Blue Hibiscus is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Sinningia is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Blue Hibiscus is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Sinningia is Acidic, Neutral.
Blue Hibiscus and Sinningia Physical Information
Blue Hibiscus and Sinningia physical information is very important for comparison. Blue Hibiscus height is 120.00 cm and width 120.00 cm whereas Sinningia height is 25.40 cm and width 25.40 cm. The color specification of Blue Hibiscus and Sinningia are as follows:
Blue Hibiscus flower color: Blue, Purple and Blue Violet
Blue Hibiscus leaf color: Dark Green
Sinningia flower color: White, Red and Blue Violet
- Sinningia leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Care of Blue Hibiscus and Sinningia
Care of Blue Hibiscus and Sinningia include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Blue Hibiscus pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Sinningia pruning is done Cut or pinch the stems, Remove damaged leaves and Remove dead leaves. In summer Blue Hibiscus needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Sinningia needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.