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About Brunfelsia americana and Blue Hibiscus


About Blue Hibiscus and Brunfelsia americana


What is

Life Span
Annual and Biennials   
Perennial   

Type
Shrub   
Shrub   

Origin
Caribbean   
Australia   

Types
Not Available   
Not available   

Habitat
Tropical regions   
subtropical regions, Temperate Regions, Tropical regions, Warmer regions   

USDA Hardiness Zone
10-15   
9-11   

AHS Heat Zone
12-9   
12-1   

Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 22, 23, 24   
H1, H2, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24   

Habit
Upright/Erect   
Upright/Erect   

Information

Plant Size
  
  

Minimum Height
970.00 cm   
99+
120.00 cm   
99+

Minimum Width
180.00 cm   
99+
120.00 cm   
99+

Plant Color
  
  

Flower Color
White, Light Yellow, Tan, Ivory   
Blue, Purple, Blue Violet   

Flower Color Modifier
Not Available   
Not Available   

Fruit Color
Yellow Orange   
Not Available   

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   
Dark Green   

Shape
  
  

Leaf Shape
Elliptic and Ovate   
Irregular   

Thorns
No   
No   

Season

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

Growing Conditions
  
  

Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun   
Full Sun   

Growth Rate
Slow   
Medium   

Type of Soil
Loam, Sand   
Clay, Loam, Sand   

The pH of Soil
Neutral   
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline   

Soil Drainage
Average   
Well drained   

Bloom Time
Early Spring, Spring, Late Spring, Fall, Late Fall, Early Winter   
Indeterminate   

Repeat Bloomer
Yes   
Yes   

Tolerances
Not Available   
Not Available   

Care

Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot   
Ground, Pot   

How to Plant?
Cuttings, Divison, Seedlings   
Seedlings, Semi-hardwood cuttings   

Plant Maintenance
Medium   
Medium   

Watering Plants
  
  

Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs   
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water, Requires regular watering   

In Summer
Lots of watering   
Lots of watering   

In Spring
Moderate   
Moderate   

In Winter
Average Water   
Average Water   

Soil
  
  

Soil pH
Neutral   
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline   

Soil Type
Loam, Sand   
Clay, Loam, Sand   

Soil Drainage Capacity
Average   
Well drained   

Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun   
Full Sun   

Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves   
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves   

Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer   
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer   

Pests and Diseases
Spider mites   
Red blotch, Rust aphids   

Plant Tolerance
Drought   
Not Available   

Facts

Flowers
Showy   
Yes   

Flower Petal Number
Single   
Single   

Fruits
  
  

Showy Fruit
Yes   
No   

Edible Fruit
No   
No   

Fragrance
  
  

Fragrant Flower
Yes   
No   

Fragrant Fruit
No   
No   

Fragrant Leaf
No   
No   

Fragrant Bark/Stem
No   
No   

Showy Foliage
No   
Yes   

Showy Bark
No   
No   

Foliage Texture
Medium   
Medium   

Foliage Sheen
Glossy   
Matte   

Evergreen
No   
No   

Invasive
No   
No   

Self-Sowing
No   
Yes   

Attracts
Butterflies, Not Available   
Butterflies, Flying insects, Hummingbirds, Insects   

Allergy
Dizziness, Nausea, Swollen Lips   
Not Available   

Benefits

Uses
  
  

Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes   
Borders, Showy Purposes, small hedge   

Beauty Benefits
Not Available   
Not Available   

Edible Uses
No   
Showy   

Environmental Uses
Air purification   
Air purification   

Plant Benefits
  
  

Medicinal Uses
Arthritis, Snakebite, Syphilis   
High blood pressure, lowering blood pressure   

Part of Plant Used
Bark, Leaves, Root   
Flowers, Leaves   

Other Uses
Can be made into a herbal tea   
Decoration Purposes   

Used As Indoor Plant
Yes   
Yes   

Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes   
Yes   

Garden Design
Feature Plant, Mixed Border, Tropical   
Container, Feature Plant, Hedges, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall   

Scientific Name

Botanical Name
Brunfelsia Americana   
ALYOGYNE huegelii 'Monle'   

Common Name
Brunfelsia Americana   
Blue Hibiscus, Purple Delight Blue Hibiscus   

In Hindi
Brunfelsia Americana   
Blue Hibiscus   

In German
Brunfelsia Americana   
Blauer Hibiskus Baum   

In French
Brunfelsia Americana   
Bleu Hibiscus Arbre   

In Spanish
Brunfelsia Americana   
Azul árbol del hibisco   

In Greek
Brunfelsia Americana   
Μπλε Hibiscus Tree   

In Portuguese
Brunfelsia Americana   
Árvore azul do hibiscus   

In Polish
Brunfelsia Americana   
Niebieski Hibiscus Drzewo   

In Latin
Hedysarum   
Hibiscus lignum blue   

Classification

Kingdom
Plantae   
Plantae   

Phylum
Magnoliophyta   
Magnoliophyta   

Class
Magnoliopsida   
Magnoliopsida   

Order
Brassicales   
Malvales   

Family
Solanaceae   
Malvaceae   

Genus
Capparis   
Alyogyne   

Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids   
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids   

Tribe
Not Available   
Hibisceae   

Subfamily
Not Available   
Malvoideae   

Number of Species
675   
28
Not Available   

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Properties of Brunfelsia americana and Blue Hibiscus

Wondering what are the properties of Brunfelsia americana and Blue Hibiscus? We provide you with everything About Brunfelsia americana and Blue Hibiscus. Brunfelsia americana doesn't have thorns and Blue Hibiscus doesn't have thorns. Also Brunfelsia americana does not have fragrant flowers. Brunfelsia americana has allergic reactions like Dizziness, Nausea and Swollen Lips and Blue Hibiscus has allergic reactions like Dizziness, Nausea and Swollen Lips. 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 Brunfelsia americana and Blue Hibiscus and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.

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Season and Care of Brunfelsia americana and Blue Hibiscus

Season and care of Brunfelsia americana and Blue Hibiscus is important to know. While considering everything about Brunfelsia americana and Blue Hibiscus Care, growing season is an essential factor. Brunfelsia americana season is Spring and Fall and Blue Hibiscus season is Spring and Fall. The type of soil for Brunfelsia americana is Loam, Sand and for Blue Hibiscus is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Brunfelsia americana is Neutral and for Blue Hibiscus is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.

Brunfelsia americana and Blue Hibiscus Physical Information

Brunfelsia americana and Blue Hibiscus physical information is very important for comparison. Brunfelsia americana height is 970.00 cm and width 180.00 cm whereas Blue Hibiscus height is 120.00 cm and width 120.00 cm. The color specification of Brunfelsia americana and Blue Hibiscus are as follows:

Care of Brunfelsia americana and Blue Hibiscus

Care of Brunfelsia americana and Blue Hibiscus include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Brunfelsia americana pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Blue Hibiscus pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Brunfelsia americana needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Blue Hibiscus needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.

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