Life Span
Perennial
Annual
Origin
Australia
Hybrid origin, North America, Mexico, Central America
Types
Not available
Not Available
Habitat
subtropical regions, Temperate Regions, Tropical regions, Warmer regions
Not Available
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-11
Not Available
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
A1, A2, A3, H1, H2, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Upright/Erect
Vining/Climbing
Flower Color
Blue, Purple, Blue Violet
Yellow, Orange
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Not Available
Yellow
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Dark Green
Not Available
Leaf Shape
Irregular
Heart-shaped
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Very Fast
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
Indeterminate
Tolerances
Not Available
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Semi-hardwood cuttings
Divison
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water, Requires regular watering
Do not water frequently
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
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
Remove dead or diseased plant parts, Requires very little pruning
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch, Rust aphids
Borers, Cucumber beetles, Mealybugs, Powdery mildew
Plant Tolerance
Not Available
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Butterflies, Flying insects, Hummingbirds, Insects
Not Available
Allergy
Not Available
Not Available
Aesthetic Uses
Borders, Showy Purposes, small hedge
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
High blood pressure, lowering blood pressure
Not Available
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Leaves
Fruits
Other Uses
Decoration Purposes
Used as a nutritious food item, Used As Food
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Feature Plant, Hedges, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall
Edible, Herb / Vegetable, Vine
Botanical Name
ALYOGYNE huegelii 'Monle'
CUCURBITA pepo 'Papaya Pear'
Common Name
Blue Hibiscus, Purple Delight Blue Hibiscus
Summer Squash
In Hindi
Blue Hibiscus
summer squash
In German
Blauer Hibiskus Baum
Sommerkürbis
In French
Bleu Hibiscus Arbre
courges d'été
In Spanish
Azul árbol del hibisco
calabaza de verano
In Greek
Μπλε Hibiscus Tree
καλοκαίρι σκουός
In Portuguese
Árvore azul do hibiscus
abobrinha
In Polish
Niebieski Hibiscus Drzewo
latem squash
In Latin
Hibiscus lignum blue
aestas cucurbitae
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Malvaceae
Cucurbitaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Hibisceae
Cucurbiteae
Subfamily
Malvoideae
Cucurbitoideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Blue Hibiscus and Summer Squash
Season and care of Blue Hibiscus and Summer Squash is important to know. While considering everything about Blue Hibiscus and Summer Squash Care, growing season is an essential factor. Blue Hibiscus season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Summer Squash season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Blue Hibiscus is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Summer Squash is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Blue Hibiscus is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Summer Squash is Neutral.
Blue Hibiscus and Summer Squash Physical Information
Blue Hibiscus and Summer Squash physical information is very important for comparison. Blue Hibiscus height is 120.00 cm and width 120.00 cm whereas Summer Squash height is 60.00 cm and width 90.00 cm. The color specification of Blue Hibiscus and Summer Squash are as follows:
Blue Hibiscus flower color: Blue, Purple and Blue Violet
Blue Hibiscus leaf color: Dark Green
Summer Squash flower color: Yellow and Orange
- Summer Squash leaf color: Green
Care of Blue Hibiscus and Summer Squash
Care of Blue Hibiscus and Summer Squash include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Blue Hibiscus pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Summer Squash pruning is done Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Requires very little pruning. In summer Blue Hibiscus needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Summer Squash needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.