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About Chinese hibiscus and Sunflower

1 What is
1.1 Life Span
Annual and Perennial
Annual
1.2 Type
Broadleaf Evergreen
Flowering Plants
1.3 Origin
China
North America
1.4 Types
Not Available
Helianthus annuus, Heliantheae,
1.4.1 Number of Varieties
About Rice Plant
140
Rank: 33 (Overall)
40
Rank: 59 (Overall)
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1.5 Habitat
gardens, Grassland, Homesteads, Subtropical climates, tropical environments
Dry areas, Open areas, Prairies
1.6 USDA Hardiness Zone
9-15
3-10
1.7 AHS Heat Zone
Not Available
12-1
1.8 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
1.9 Habit
Oval or Rounded
Upright/Erect
2 Information
2.1 Plant Size
2.1.1 Minimum Height
About American ..
600.00 cm
Rank: 55 (Overall)
8.50 cm
Rank: 100 (Overall)
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2.1.2 Minimum Width
About Flowering..
60.00 cm
Rank: 96 (Overall)
2.46 cm
Rank: 100 (Overall)
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2.2 Plant Color
2.2.1 Flower Color
Yellow, Red, Dark Red
Brown, Yellow
2.2.2 Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
2.2.3 Fruit Color
Not Available
Black, Chocolate, Ivory
2.2.4 Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green
Dark Green, Green
2.2.5 Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Green
2.2.6 Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
Green
2.2.7 Leaf Color in Winter
Dark Green
Not Available
2.3 Shape
2.3.1 Leaf Shape
Ovate
Oval
2.4 Thorns
12% Broadleaf Evergreen Garden Plants have it !
15% Most Useful Shrub Plants Garden Plants have it !
3 Season
3.1 Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Summer
3.2 Growing Conditions
3.2.1 Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Bright direct sunlight
3.2.2 Growth Rate
Medium
Very Fast
3.2.3 Type of Soil
Loam
Dry, Light, Well drained
3.2.4 The pH of Soil
Neutral
Acidic, Alkaline
3.2.5 Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
3.2.6 Bloom Time
Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall, Indeterminate
Early Fall, Early Summer, Fall, Late Spring, Late Summer, Summer
3.2.7 Repeat Bloomer
27% Broadleaf Evergreen Garden Plants have it !
46% Most Useful Shrub Plants Garden Plants have it !
3.3 Tolerances
Drought, Variety of soil types
Not Available
4 Care
4.1 Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Container, Ground, Pot
4.2 How to Plant?
Stem Cutting, Tip cutting, Vegetative Reproduction
Seedlings
4.3 Plant Maintenance
Medium
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
Keep the ground moist but not water-logged, Requires regular watering, Requires watering in the growing season
4.4.2 In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
4.4.3 In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
4.4.4 In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
4.5 Soil
4.5.1 Soil pH
Neutral
Acidic, Alkaline
4.5.2 Soil Type
Loam
Dry, Light, Well drained
4.5.3 Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
4.6 Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Bright direct sunlight
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
Prune ocassionally, Requires little pruning
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
Alternaria leaf blight, Apical chlorosis, Bacteria wilt, Bacterial leaf spot, Botrytis head rot, Charcoal rot, Crown gall, Downy mildew, Erwinia stalk rot, Fusarium stalk rot, Fusarium wilt, head rot, Phialophora yellows, Stem spot
4.10 Plant Tolerance
Drought, Variety of soil types
Drought
5 Facts
5.1 Flowers
Showy
98% Most Useful Shrub Plants Garden Plants have it !
5.1.1 Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
5.2 Fruits
5.2.1 Showy Fruit
43% Broadleaf Evergreen Garden Plants have it !
29% Most Useful Shrub Plants Garden Plants have it !
5.2.2 Edible Fruit
8% Broadleaf Evergreen Garden Plants have it !
9% Most Useful Shrub Plants Garden Plants have it !
5.3 Fragrance
5.3.1 Fragrant Flower
61% Broadleaf Evergreen Garden Plants have it !
55% Most Useful Shrub Plants Garden Plants have it !
5.3.2 Fragrant Fruit
5% Broadleaf Evergreen Garden Plants have it !
7% Most Useful Shrub Plants Garden Plants have it !
5.3.3 Fragrant Leaf
7% Broadleaf Evergreen Garden Plants have it !
14% Most Useful Shrub Plants Garden Plants have it !
5.3.4 Fragrant Bark/Stem
3% Broadleaf Evergreen Garden Plants have it !
10% Most Useful Shrub Plants Garden Plants have it !
5.4 Showy Foliage
55% Broadleaf Evergreen Garden Plants have it !
52% Most Useful Shrub Plants Garden Plants have it !
5.5 Showy Bark
14% Broadleaf Evergreen Garden Plants have it !
11% Most Useful Shrub Plants Garden Plants have it !
5.6 Foliage Texture
Medium
Coarse
5.7 Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
5.8 Evergreen
12% Broadleaf Evergreen Garden Plants have it !
11% Most Useful Shrub Plants Garden Plants have it !
5.9 Invasive
4% Broadleaf Evergreen Garden Plants have it !
6% Most Useful Shrub Plants Garden Plants have it !
5.10 Self-Sowing
28% Broadleaf Evergreen Garden Plants have it !
50% Most Useful Shrub Plants Garden Plants have it !
5.11 Attracts
Bees, Butterflies, Hummingbirds
Birds, Butterflies
5.12 Allergy
no allergic reactions
Runny nose, Red eyes, Watery eyes, Sore eyes, Itchy eyes
6 Benefits
6.1 Uses
6.1.1 Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Borders, Landscape Designing
Beautification, Bouquets, Showy Purposes, Used for decorating walls, fences, gates, hedges, etc.
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
50% Broadleaf Evergreen Garden Plants have it !
62% Most Useful Shrub Plants Garden Plants have it !
6.1.4 Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
6.2 Plant Benefits
6.2.1 Medicinal Uses
anti-inflammatory, Diuretic, Hair Loss, High blood pressure, Vitamin C
Pulmonary afflictions
6.2.2 Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Leaf Stalks, Leaves
Flowers, Seeds, Stem
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
As Fertilizers, Economic Purpose, Oil is used in perfume, soaps, creams, etc., Showy Purposes, Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for producing cooking oil
6.3 Used As Indoor Plant
34% Broadleaf Evergreen Garden Plants have it !
39% Most Useful Shrub Plants Garden Plants have it !
6.4 Used As Outdoor Plant
All Broadleaf Evergreen Garden Plants have it !
All Most Useful Shrub Plants Garden Plants have it !
6.5 Garden Design
Container, Foundation, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Tropical
Bedding Plant, Bonsai, Container, Edging, Edible, Feature Plant, Houseplant, Vegetable
7 Scientific Name
7.1 Botanical Name
HIBISCUS rosa-sinensis 'Lillikoi Yellow'
Helianths Annuus
7.2 Common Name
China rose
Sunflower
7.2.1 In Hindi
गुड़हल, जवा कुसुम
Sūrajamukhī
7.2.2 In German
Tropical Hibiscus
Sonnenblume
7.2.3 In French
Hibiscus Tropical
Tournesol
7.2.4 In Spanish
hibisco tropical
Girasol
7.2.5 In Greek
τροπική Hibiscus
ηλιοτρόπιο
7.2.6 In Portuguese
Hibiscus tropical
Girassol
7.2.7 In Polish
Tropical Hibiscus
słonecznik
7.2.8 In Latin
Tropical Hibiscus
Helianthus
8 Classification
8.1 Kingdom
Plantae
Plantae
8.2 Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
8.3 Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
8.4 Order
Malvales
Asterales
8.5 Family
Malvaceae
Asteraceae
8.6 Genus
Hibiscus
Heilanthus
8.7 Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Not Available
8.8 Tribe
Hibisceae
Heliantheae
8.9 Subfamily
Malvoideae
Helianthodeae
8.10 Number of Species
About Orchid
100
Rank: 91 (Overall)
70
Rank: 100 (Overall)
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Properties of Chinese hibiscus and Sunflower

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

Season and Care of Chinese hibiscus and Sunflower

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

Chinese hibiscus and Sunflower Physical Information

Chinese hibiscus and Sunflower physical information is very important for comparison. Chinese hibiscus height is 600.00 cm and width 60.00 cm whereas Sunflower height is 8.50 cm and width 2.46 cm. The color specification of Chinese hibiscus and Sunflower are as follows:

  • Chinese hibiscus flower color: Yellow, Red and Dark Red

  • Chinese hibiscus leaf color: Dark Green

  • Sunflower flower color: Brown and Yellow

  • Sunflower leaf color: Dark Green and Green

Care of Chinese hibiscus and Sunflower

Care of Chinese hibiscus and Sunflower 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 Sunflower pruning is done Prune ocassionally and Requires little pruning. In summer Chinese hibiscus needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Sunflower needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.