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About Bromelia Pinguin and Rose of Sharon Hibiscus


About Rose of Sharon Hibiscus and Bromelia Pinguin


What is

Life Span
Annual and Perennial   
Annual and Perennial   

Type
Tender Perennial   
Deciduous Shrub, Ornamental Plants, Shrub   

Origin
North America, Mexico, Latin America and the Caribbean, Caribbean, Central America, South America   
Not Available   

Types
Bromelia agavifolia, Bromelia alsodes, Bromelia alta   
Diana, Oiseau Bleu, Hamabo, Red Heart, Notwoodone, William R. Smith, Meehani, Woodbridge   

Number of Varieties
Not Available   
8   
99+

Habitat
Hills, Lowland, Rocky areas, Thickets   
gardens   

USDA Hardiness Zone
Not Available   
5-9   

AHS Heat Zone
Not Available   
9 - 1   

Sunset Zone
Not Available   
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
Not Available   
Upright/Erect   

Information

Plant Size
  
  

Minimum Height
100.00 cm   
99+
400.00 cm   
99+

Minimum Width
2.54 cm   
99+
300.00 cm   
99+

Plant Color
  
  

Flower Color
Not Available   
Dark Pink, Light Pink, Pink   

Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor   
Bicolor   

Fruit Color
Not Available   
Non Fruiting Plant   

Leaf Color in Spring
Not Available   
Green, Light Green, Yellow   

Leaf Color in Summer
Not Available   
Light Green   

Leaf Color in Fall
Not Available   
Yellow, Green, Pink   

Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green   
Gold, Tan   

Shape
  
  

Leaf Shape
Long Linear   
Ovate and toothed   

Thorns
Not Available   
No   

Season

Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter   
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter   

Growing Conditions
  
  

Sunlight
Not Available   
Full Sun, Partial Sun   

Growth Rate
Not Available   
Medium   

Type of Soil
Not Available   
Loam   

The pH of Soil
Not Available   
Neutral   

Soil Drainage
Not Available   
Well drained   

Bloom Time
Not Available   
Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall, Indeterminate   

Repeat Bloomer
Not Available   
Yes   

Tolerances
Drought   
Drought, Variety of soil types   

Care

Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot   
Ground, Pot   

How to Plant?
Seedlings   
Stem Cutting, Tip cutting, Vegetative Reproduction   

Plant Maintenance
Medium   
Medium   

Watering Plants
  
  

Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water, Requires regular watering, Water Deeply   
It cannot sustain wet-feet, Keep the Soil well drained, Requires watering in the growing season, Water Deeply, Water frequently while growing, Water more in summer, Water when soil is dry   

In Summer
Lots of watering   
Lots of watering   

In Spring
Moderate   
Moderate   

In Winter
Average Water   
Average Water   

Soil
  
  

Soil pH
Not Available   
Neutral   

Soil Type
Not Available   
Loam   

Soil Drainage Capacity
Not Available   
Well drained   

Sun Exposure
Not Available   
Full Sun, Partial Sun   

Pruning
Cut or pinch the stems, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts, Remove deadheads   
A hard prune may be necessary if the plant becomes woody, Cut leaves after fall, Cut or pinch the stems, Pinch or prune as they grow to promote branching and bushiness, Prune for shortening long shoots, Prune in early summer, Remove deadheads   

Fertilizers
Apply N-P-K, fertilize in fall, fertilize in growing season, fertilize in spring   
Apply 10-10-10 amount, Balanced liquid fertilizer, Do not fertilize new plants until at least a month, Use a low phosphate fertilizer to improve the quality of the blooms   

Pests and Diseases
Red blotch   
Aphids, Mealybugs, Red spider mite, Scale, Thripes, Whiteflies   

Plant Tolerance
Drought   
Drought, Variety of soil types   

Facts

Flowers
Yes   
Showy   

Flower Petal Number
Not Available   
Single   

Fruits
  
  

Showy Fruit
Not Available   
No   

Edible Fruit
Not Available   
No   

Fragrance
  
  

Fragrant Flower
Not Available   
No   

Fragrant Fruit
Not Available   
No   

Fragrant Leaf
Not Available   
No   

Fragrant Bark/Stem
Not Available   
No   

Showy Foliage
Not Available   
No   

Showy Bark
Not Available   
No   

Foliage Texture
Not Available   
Medium   

Foliage Sheen
Not Available   
Glossy   

Evergreen
No   
No   

Invasive
No   
No   

Self-Sowing
Not Available   
No   

Attracts
Butterflies   
Bees, Butterflies, Hummingbirds   

Allergy
Scratches, Skin cuts   
no allergic reactions   

Benefits

Uses
  
  

Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes   
Beautification, Borders, Landscape Designing   

Beauty Benefits
Skin Problems   
Hair Conditioner, Not Available, Prevents greying of hair, Prevents Premature Baldness, Promotes Healthy Hair, Promotes healthy skin, Speed hair growth   

Edible Uses
Yes   
No   

Environmental Uses
Air purification   
Air purification   

Plant Benefits
  
  

Medicinal Uses
Not Available   
anti-inflammatory, Diuretic, Hair Loss, High blood pressure, Vitamin C   

Part of Plant Used
Fruits, Leaves   
Flowers, Leaf Stalks, Leaves   

Other Uses
Cordage, ropes, Fibre   
Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for fragrance   

Used As Indoor Plant
Insignificant   
No   

Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes   
Yes   

Garden Design
Not Available   
Container, Foundation, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Tropical   

Scientific Name

Botanical Name
BROMELIA pinguin   
Hibiscus syriacus   

Common Name
Heart-of-Flame, Maya, Pinuela   
Syrian ketmia, Rose mallow, St Joseph's rod, Shrub Althea   

In Hindi
bromelia pinguin plant   
Rose of Sharon Hibiscus   

In German
Bromelia Pinguin -Anlage   
Rose von Sharon Hibiscus   

In French
plante Bromelia Pinguin   
Rose de Sharon Hibiscus   

In Spanish
planta Bromelia Pinguin   
Rosa de Siria Hibiscus   

In Greek
φυτό Bromelia Pinguin   
Rose της Sharon Hibiscus   

In Portuguese
planta Caraguatá   
Rosa de Sharon Hibiscus   

In Polish
Bromelia Pinguin roślin   
Rose of Sharon Hibiscus   

In Latin
Commelina pinguin herba   
Rose of Sharon Hibiscus   

Classification

Kingdom
Plantae   
Plantae   

Phylum
Magnoliophyta   
Magnoliophyta   

Class
Liliopsida   
Magnoliopsida   

Order
Bromeliales   
Malvales   

Family
Bromeliaceae   
Malvaceae   

Genus
Bromelia   
Hibiscus   

Clade
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots   
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids   

Tribe
Not Available   
Malveae   

Subfamily
Bromelioideae   
Malvoideae   

Number of Species
Not Available   
Not Available   

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Properties of Bromelia Pinguin and Rose of Sharon Hibiscus

Wondering what are the properties of Bromelia Pinguin and Rose of Sharon Hibiscus? We provide you with everything About Bromelia Pinguin and Rose of Sharon Hibiscus. Bromelia Pinguin doesn't have thorns and Rose of Sharon Hibiscus doesn't have thorns. Also Bromelia Pinguin does not have fragrant flowers. Bromelia Pinguin has allergic reactions like Scratches and Skin cuts and Rose of Sharon Hibiscus has allergic reactions like Scratches and Skin cuts. Compare all the properties and characteristics of these two plants. Find out which of these plant can be used as indoor plant. If you are interested to decorate your house and garden, find out aesthetic uses, compare them and select the plant which will beautify your surrounding. Along with beautification, try comparing medicinal and edible uses of Bromelia Pinguin and Rose of Sharon Hibiscus and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.

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Season and Care of Bromelia Pinguin and Rose of Sharon Hibiscus

Season and care of Bromelia Pinguin and Rose of Sharon Hibiscus is important to know. While considering everything about Bromelia Pinguin and Rose of Sharon Hibiscus Care, growing season is an essential factor. Bromelia Pinguin season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Rose of Sharon Hibiscus season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Bromelia Pinguin is Not Available and for Rose of Sharon Hibiscus is Loam while the PH of soil for Bromelia Pinguin is Not Available and for Rose of Sharon Hibiscus is Neutral.

Bromelia Pinguin and Rose of Sharon Hibiscus Physical Information

Bromelia Pinguin and Rose of Sharon Hibiscus physical information is very important for comparison. Bromelia Pinguin height is 100.00 cm and width 2.54 cm whereas Rose of Sharon Hibiscus height is 400.00 cm and width 300.00 cm. The color specification of Bromelia Pinguin and Rose of Sharon Hibiscus are as follows:

Care of Bromelia Pinguin and Rose of Sharon Hibiscus

Care of Bromelia Pinguin and Rose of Sharon Hibiscus include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Bromelia Pinguin pruning is done Cut or pinch the stems, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Remove deadheads and Rose of Sharon Hibiscus pruning is done A hard prune may be necessary if the plant becomes woody, Cut leaves after fall, Cut or pinch the stems, Pinch or prune as they grow to promote branching and bushiness, Prune for shortening long shoots, Prune in early summer and Remove deadheads. In summer Bromelia Pinguin needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Rose of Sharon Hibiscus needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.

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