Life Span
Annual and Perennial
Perennial
Type
Broadleaf Evergreen
Vines
Origin
China
United States, Mexico
Types
Not Available
Not Available
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
gardens, Grassland, Homesteads, Subtropical climates, tropical environments
Deciduous forests
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-15
4-10
AHS Heat Zone
Not Available
12 - 1
Sunset Zone
21,22
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
Oval or Rounded
Vine/Liana
Flower Color
Yellow, Red, Dark Red
Ivory
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Not Available
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green
Green, Dark Green, Sandy Brown, Burgundy
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Green, Dark Green, Sandy Brown, Burgundy
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
Green, Dark Green, Sandy Brown, Burgundy
Leaf Color in Winter
Dark Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Ovate
Maple shaped
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Not Available
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Very Fast
Type of Soil
Loam
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall, Indeterminate
Summer
Tolerances
Drought, Variety of soil types
Wet Site
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Stem Cutting, Tip cutting, Vegetative Reproduction
Root Division, Stem Cutting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
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
Keep the Soil well drained
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil Type
Loam
Well drained
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial shade
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
Cut off the flower stalks at the base of the plant, Prune after flowering
Fertilizers
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
10-10-10 diluted liquid fertilizer, High phosphorus
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Mealybugs, Red spider mite, Scale, Thripes, Whiteflies
Alternaria Leaf Spot, Blight, Leaf curl
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Variety of soil types
Heat Tolerance, Shade areas
Flowers
Showy
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Bees, Butterflies, Hummingbirds
Flea beetles, Insects
Allergy
no allergic reactions
Skin irritation
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Borders, Landscape Designing
Decorating walls, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Hair Conditioner, Not Available, Prevents greying of hair, Prevents Premature Baldness, Promotes Healthy Hair, Promotes healthy skin, Speed hair growth
Acne, Anti-ageing, Good Cleanser
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Very little waste
Medicinal Uses
anti-inflammatory, Diuretic, Hair Loss, High blood pressure, Vitamin C
Not Available
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Leaf Stalks, Leaves
Leaves, Vines
Other Uses
Culinary use, Employed in herbal medicine, Jam, Jelly, Making Shampoo, Oil is used for aromatherapy, Oil is used in perfume, soaps, creams, etc., Showy Purposes, Traditional medicine, Use in Chinese herbology, Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for bedding in gardens, Used for fragrance, Used for its medicinal properties, Used in making beverages, Used in paper industry, Used in salads, Used to make hair tonic
Basketary, Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Foundation, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Tropical
Edible, Vegetable
Botanical Name
HIBISCUS rosa-sinensis 'Lillikoi Yellow'
Parthenocissus tricuspidata
Common Name
China rose
Boston Ivy, Japanese creeper, Grape ivy, Japanese ivy, Woodbine
In Hindi
गुड़हल, जवा कुसुम
Boston Ivy
In German
Tropical Hibiscus
Dreispitzige Jungfernrebe, Wilder Wein
In French
Hibiscus Tropical
Winobluszcz trójklapowy
In Spanish
hibisco tropical
Boston Ivy
In Greek
τροπική Hibiscus
Boston Ivy
In Portuguese
Hibiscus tropical
Boston Ivy
In Polish
Tropical Hibiscus
Boston Ivy
In Latin
Tropical Hibiscus
Boston Ivy
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Malvaceae
Vitaceae
Genus
Hibiscus
Parthenocissus
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Hibisceae
Not Available
Subfamily
Malvoideae
Not Available
Season and Care of Chinese hibiscus and Boston Ivy
Season and care of Chinese hibiscus and Boston Ivy is important to know. While considering everything about Chinese hibiscus and Boston Ivy Care, growing season is an essential factor. Chinese hibiscus season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Boston Ivy season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Chinese hibiscus is Loam and for Boston Ivy is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Chinese hibiscus is Neutral and for Boston Ivy is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Chinese hibiscus and Boston Ivy Physical Information
Chinese hibiscus and Boston Ivy physical information is very important for comparison. Chinese hibiscus height is 600.00 cm and width 60.00 cm whereas Boston Ivy height is 10.00 cm and width 15.20 cm. The color specification of Chinese hibiscus and Boston Ivy are as follows:
Chinese hibiscus flower color: Yellow, Red and Dark Red
Chinese hibiscus leaf color: Dark Green
Boston Ivy flower color: Ivory
- Boston Ivy leaf color: Green, Dark Green, Sandy Brown and Burgundy
Care of Chinese hibiscus and Boston Ivy
Care of Chinese hibiscus and Boston Ivy include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Chinese 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 and Boston Ivy pruning is done Cut off the flower stalks at the base of the plant and Prune after flowering. In summer Chinese hibiscus needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Boston Ivy needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.