Life Span
Annual and Perennial
Perennial
Type
Broadleaf Evergreen
Palm or Cycad
Types
Not Available
Not Available
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
gardens, Grassland, Homesteads, Subtropical climates, tropical environments
River side, Stream side
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-15
10-13
AHS Heat Zone
Not Available
11-8
Sunset Zone
21,22
H2, 16, 17, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Arching/Fountain-shaped
Flower Color
Yellow, Red, Dark Red
Yellow
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Not Available
Black
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Dark Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Ovate
Long Linear
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Loam
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall, Indeterminate
Indeterminate
Repeat Bloomer
Yes
Not Available
Tolerances
Drought, Variety of soil types
Not Available
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Stem Cutting, Tip cutting, Vegetative Reproduction
Seedlings, Stem Planting
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 ground moist but not water-logged, Never Over-water, Requires regular watering
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil Type
Loam
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Partial 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
Remove old, faded fronds
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
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Mealybugs, Red spider mite, Scale, Thripes, Whiteflies
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Variety of soil types
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Not Available
Foliage Texture
Medium
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Attracts
Bees, Butterflies, Hummingbirds
Ants, Birds, Spider Mites
Allergy
no allergic reactions
Not Available
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Borders, Landscape Designing
Beautification, Bouquets, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes, Used for decorating walls, fences, gates, hedges, etc.
Beauty Benefits
Hair Conditioner, Not Available, Prevents greying of hair, Prevents Premature Baldness, Promotes Healthy Hair, Promotes healthy skin, Speed hair growth
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
anti-inflammatory, Diuretic, Hair Loss, High blood pressure, Vitamin C
Not Available
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Leaf Stalks, Leaves
Not Available
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
Decoration Purposes, 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
Container, Foundation, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Screening / Wind Break, Tropical
Botanical Name
HIBISCUS rosa-sinensis 'Lillikoi Yellow'
CHAMAEDOREA cataractarum
Common Name
China rose
Cataract Palm, Cascade Palm
In Hindi
गुड़हल, जवा कुसुम
कैट पाम
In German
Tropical Hibiscus
Cat Palm
In French
Hibiscus Tropical
Cat Palm
In Spanish
hibisco tropical
gato de Palm
In Greek
τροπική Hibiscus
γάτα Palm
In Portuguese
Hibiscus tropical
Cat palma
In Polish
Tropical Hibiscus
kot Palm
In Latin
Tropical Hibiscus
Cat Palm
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Liliopsida
Family
Malvaceae
Arecaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Tribe
Hibisceae
Not Available
Subfamily
Malvoideae
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Chinese hibiscus and Cat Palm
Season and care of Chinese hibiscus and Cat Palm is important to know. While considering everything about Chinese hibiscus and Cat Palm Care, growing season is an essential factor. Chinese hibiscus season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Cat Palm season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Chinese hibiscus is Loam and for Cat Palm is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Chinese hibiscus is Neutral and for Cat Palm is Neutral.
Chinese hibiscus and Cat Palm Physical Information
Chinese hibiscus and Cat Palm physical information is very important for comparison. Chinese hibiscus height is 600.00 cm and width 60.00 cm whereas Cat Palm height is 150.00 cm and width 60.00 cm. The color specification of Chinese hibiscus and Cat Palm are as follows:
Chinese hibiscus flower color: Yellow, Red and Dark Red
Chinese hibiscus leaf color: Dark Green
Cat Palm flower color: Yellow
- Cat Palm leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Care of Chinese hibiscus and Cat Palm
Care of Chinese hibiscus and Cat Palm 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 Cat Palm pruning is done Remove old, faded fronds. In summer Chinese hibiscus needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Cat Palm needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.