Life Span
Perennial
Annual and Perennial
Type
Flowering Plants, Tree
Flowering Plants, Ornamental Plants, Shrub, Tree
Origin
Brazil
Eastern Australia
Types
Not Available
Not Available
Habitat
Not Available
gardens, Grassland, Homesteads, Subtropical climates, tropical environments
USDA Hardiness Zone
Not Available
9-15
AHS Heat Zone
Not Available
Not Available
Sunset Zone
Not Available
21,22
Habit
Upright/Erect
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
Yellow
Light Pink, Not Available, Pink
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Not Available, White
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green
Green, Light Green, Not Available
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Green, Not Available
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
Green, Light Green, Not Available
Leaf Color in Winter
Dark Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Pinnate
Heart shaped, toothed with three to five lobes
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Partial shade, Full Shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Indeterminate, Summer
Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall, Indeterminate
Tolerances
Drought
Drought, Variety of soil types
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Stem Cutting, Tip cutting, Vegetative Reproduction
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Requires regular watering
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 pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Partial shade, Full Shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Requires very little pruning
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
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
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, Thripes
Aphids, Mealybugs, Red spider mite, Scale, Thripes, Whiteflies
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought, Variety of soil types
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Bold
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Not Available
Bees, Butterflies, Hummingbirds
Allergy
Not Available
no allergic reactions
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Beautification, Borders, Landscape Designing
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Hair Conditioner, Not Available, Prevents greying of hair, Prevents Premature Baldness, Promotes Healthy Hair, Promotes healthy skin, Speed hair growth
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
No Medicinal Use
anti-inflammatory, Diuretic, Hair Loss, High blood pressure, Vitamin C
Part of Plant Used
Whole plant
Flowers, Leaf Stalks, Leaves
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant
Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Shady Tree, Showy Tree
Container, Foundation, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Tropical
Botanical Name
Cassia leptophylla
Hibiscus splendens
Common Name
gold medallion tree
Hollyhock Tree, Pink Cottonwood
In Hindi
gold medallion tree
Splendid Hibiscus
In German
gold medallion tree
Splendid Hibiscus
In French
gold medallion tree
Splendid Hibiscus
In Spanish
árbol medallón de oro
Hibiscus Splendid
In Greek
χρυσό δέντρο μετάλλιο
Splendid Hibiscus
In Portuguese
árvore medalhão de ouro
Hibiscus Splendid
In Polish
Drzewo Medalion złota
Splendid hibiskusa
In Latin
aureus arbore
egregiam Hibiscus
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Fabaceae
Malvaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Not Available
Hibisceae
Subfamily
Not Available
Malvoideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Not Available
Season and Care of Cassia Leptophylla and Splendid Hibiscus
Season and care of Cassia Leptophylla and Splendid Hibiscus is important to know. While considering everything about Cassia Leptophylla and Splendid Hibiscus Care, growing season is an essential factor. Cassia Leptophylla season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Splendid Hibiscus season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Cassia Leptophylla is Loam and for Splendid Hibiscus is Loam while the PH of soil for Cassia Leptophylla is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Splendid Hibiscus is Neutral.
Cassia Leptophylla and Splendid Hibiscus Physical Information
Cassia Leptophylla and Splendid Hibiscus physical information is very important for comparison. Cassia Leptophylla height is 1,300.00 cm and width 1,200.00 cm whereas Splendid Hibiscus height is 600.00 cm and width 7.00 cm. The color specification of Cassia Leptophylla and Splendid Hibiscus are as follows:
Cassia Leptophylla flower color: Yellow
Cassia Leptophylla leaf color: Dark Green
Splendid Hibiscus flower color: Light Pink, Not Available and Pink
- Splendid Hibiscus leaf color: GreenLight Green and Not Available
Care of Cassia Leptophylla and Splendid Hibiscus
Care of Cassia Leptophylla and Splendid Hibiscus include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Cassia Leptophylla pruning is done Requires very little pruning and Splendid 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 Cassia Leptophylla needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Splendid Hibiscus needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.