Chinese hibiscus

Carissa Holly

About Chinese hibiscus and Carissa Holly

Chinese hibiscus

Carissa Holly

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1 What is

1.1 Life Span

Annual and Perennial

1.2 Type

Broadleaf Evergreen

1.3 Origin

China

China, Korea

1.4 Types

Not Available

llex aculeolata Nakai, Ilex affinis Gardner, Ilex amazonensis Edwin

1.4.1 Number of Varieties

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140

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400

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1.5 Habitat

gardens, Grassland, Homesteads, Subtropical climates, tropical environments

Sunny Edge, Woodland Garden Dappled Shade

1.6 USDA Hardiness Zone

9-15

6-9

1.7 AHS Heat Zone

Not Available

1.8 Sunset Zone

21,22

1.9 Habit

Oval or Rounded

2 Information

2.1 Plant Size

2.1.1 Minimum Height

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600.00 cm

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180.00 cm

Rank: 84 (Overall)▶

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350 (About Privet)

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2.1.2 Minimum Width

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60.00 cm

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180.00 cm

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2.2 Plant Color

2.2.1 Flower Color

Yellow, Red, Dark Red

White

2.2.2 Flower Color Modifier

Bicolor

2.2.3 Fruit Color

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Red

2.2.4 Leaf Color in Spring

Dark Green

2.2.5 Leaf Color in Summer

Dark Green

2.2.6 Leaf Color in Fall

Dark Green

2.2.7 Leaf Color in Winter

Dark Green

2.3 Shape

2.3.1 Leaf Shape

Ovate

2.4 Thorns

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3 Season

3.1 Plant Season

Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter

3.2 Growing Conditions

3.2.1 Sunlight

Full Sun, Partial Sun

Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade

3.2.2 Growth Rate

Medium

3.2.3 Type of Soil

Loam

3.2.4 The pH of Soil

Neutral

Acidic, Neutral

3.2.5 Soil Drainage

Well drained

Average

3.2.6 Bloom Time

Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall, Indeterminate

Spring

3.2.7 Repeat Bloomer

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3.3 Tolerances

Drought, Variety of soil types

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4 Care

4.1 Where to Plant?

Ground, Pot

Container, Ground, Pot

4.2 How to Plant?

Stem Cutting, Tip cutting, Vegetative Reproduction

Cuttings

4.3 Plant Maintenance

Medium

4.4 Watering Plants

4.4.1 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

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

4.4.2 In Summer

Lots of watering

4.4.3 In Spring

Moderate

4.4.4 In Winter

Average Water

4.5 Soil

4.5.1 Soil pH

Neutral

Acidic, Neutral

4.5.2 Soil Type

Loam

4.5.3 Soil Drainage Capacity

Well drained

Average

4.6 Sun Exposure

Full Sun, Partial Sun

Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade

4.7 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

Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts

4.8 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

All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer

4.9 Pests and Diseases

Aphids, Mealybugs, Red spider mite, Scale, Thripes, Whiteflies

Red blotch

4.10 Plant Tolerance

Drought, Variety of soil types

Not Available

5 Facts

5.1 Flowers

Showy

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5.1.1 Flower Petal Number

Single

5.2 Fruits

5.2.1 Showy Fruit

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5.2.2 Edible Fruit

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5.3 Fragrance

5.3.1 Fragrant Flower

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5.3.2 Fragrant Fruit

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5.3.3 Fragrant Leaf

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7% Broadleaf Evergreen Garden Plants have it !

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7% Broadleaf Evergreen Garden Plants have it !

5.3.4 Fragrant Bark/Stem

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3% Broadleaf Evergreen Garden Plants have it !

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3% Broadleaf Evergreen Garden Plants have it !

5.4 Showy Foliage

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55% Broadleaf Evergreen Garden Plants have it !

5.5 Showy Bark

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5.6 Foliage Texture

Medium

5.7 Foliage Sheen

Glossy

5.8 Evergreen

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5.9 Invasive

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5.10 Self-Sowing

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5.11 Attracts

Bees, Butterflies, Hummingbirds

Birds

5.12 Allergy

no allergic reactions

Rash, Skin irritation

6 Benefits

6.1 Uses

6.1.1 Aesthetic Uses

Beautification, Borders, Landscape Designing

Borders, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes, small hedge

6.1.2 Beauty Benefits

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

Not Available

6.1.3 Edible Uses

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Insignificant

6.1.4 Environmental Uses

Air purification

Air purification, Provides ground cover

6.2 Plant Benefits

6.2.1 Medicinal Uses

anti-inflammatory, Diuretic, Hair Loss, High blood pressure, Vitamin C

Not Available

6.2.2 Part of Plant Used

Flowers, Leaf Stalks, Leaves

Leaves

6.2.3 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

Used for Landscaping, Used for making hedge

6.3 Used As Indoor Plant

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6.4 Used As Outdoor Plant

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6.5 Garden Design

Container, Foundation, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Tropical

Feature Plant, Foundation, Hedges, Mixed Border, Screening, Wind Break

7 Scientific Name

7.1 Botanical Name

HIBISCUS rosa-sinensis 'Lillikoi Yellow'

ILEX cornuta 'Carissa'

7.2 Common Name

China rose

Carissa holly

7.2.1 In Hindi

गुड़हल, जवा कुसुम

Carissa holly plant

7.2.2 In German

Tropical Hibiscus

carissa holly Pflanze

7.2.3 In French

Hibiscus Tropical

Карисса востраліста завод

7.2.4 In Spanish

hibisco tropical

Carissa planta de acebo

7.2.5 In Greek

τροπική Hibiscus

φυτό Carissa πουρνάρια

7.2.6 In Portuguese

Hibiscus tropical

planta Carissa azevinho

7.2.7 In Polish

Tropical Hibiscus

Carissa Holly roślin

7.2.8 In Latin

Tropical Hibiscus

Carissa Holly herba

8 Classification

8.1 Kingdom

Plantae

8.2 Phylum

Magnoliophyta

Vascular plant

8.3 Class

Magnoliopsida

8.4 Order

Malvales

Aquifoliales

8.5 Family

Malvaceae

Aquifoliaceae

8.6 Genus

Hibiscus

Ilex

8.7 Clade

Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids

Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots

8.8 Tribe

Hibisceae

Not Available

8.9 Subfamily

Malvoideae

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8.10 Number of Species

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100

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400

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Properties of Chinese hibiscus and Carissa Holly

Wondering what are the properties of Chinese hibiscus and Carissa Holly? We provide you with everything About Chinese hibiscus and Carissa Holly. Chinese hibiscus doesn't have thorns and Carissa Holly doesn't have thorns. Also Chinese hibiscus does not have fragrant flowers. Chinese hibiscus has allergic reactions like no allergic reactions and Carissa Holly has allergic reactions like no allergic reactions. 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 Chinese hibiscus and Carissa Holly and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.

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Season and Care of Chinese hibiscus and Carissa Holly

Season and care of Chinese hibiscus and Carissa Holly is important to know. While considering everything about Chinese hibiscus and Carissa Holly Care, growing season is an essential factor. Chinese hibiscus season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Carissa Holly season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Chinese hibiscus is Loam and for Carissa Holly is Loam while the PH of soil for Chinese hibiscus is Neutral and for Carissa Holly is Acidic, Neutral.

Chinese hibiscus and Carissa Holly Physical Information

Chinese hibiscus and Carissa Holly physical information is very important for comparison. Chinese hibiscus height is 600.00 cm and width 60.00 cm whereas Carissa Holly height is 180.00 cm and width 180.00 cm. The color specification of Chinese hibiscus and Carissa Holly are as follows:

Chinese hibiscus flower color: Yellow, Red and Dark Red
Chinese hibiscus leaf color: Dark Green
Carissa Holly flower color: White
Carissa Holly leaf color: Dark Green

Care of Chinese hibiscus and Carissa Holly

Care of Chinese hibiscus and Carissa Holly 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 Carissa Holly pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves and Remove dead or diseased plant parts. In summer Chinese hibiscus needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Carissa Holly needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.