Life Span
Annual and Perennial
Perennial
Type
Broadleaf Evergreen
Aquatics, Flowering Plants
Origin
China
Not Available
Types
Not Available
Not Available
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
gardens, Grassland, Homesteads, Subtropical climates, tropical environments
Ponds
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-15
4-11
AHS Heat Zone
Not Available
Not Available
Sunset Zone
21,22
Not Available
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Spreading
Flower Color
Yellow, Red, Dark Red
White
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Not Available
Non Fruiting Plant
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Dark Green
Green
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Early Summer, Late Summer
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Loam
Aquatic Plant
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Aquatic Plant
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall, Indeterminate
Early Summer, Late Summer
Tolerances
Drought, Variety of soil types
waterlogging
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
In Water
How to Plant?
Stem Cutting, Tip cutting, Vegetative Reproduction
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
Plant grows in water
In Summer
Lots of watering
Aquatic Plant
In Spring
Moderate
Aquatic Plant
In Winter
Average Water
Aquatic Plant
Soil pH
Neutral
Aquatic Plant
Soil Type
Loam
Not Applicable
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Aquatic Plant
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Partial Sun
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
No need to prune
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
Fertilize the first year
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Mealybugs, Red spider mite, Scale, Thripes, Whiteflies
Leaf eating pests, Sap-Sucking Insects, Stem rot
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Variety of soil types
waterlogging
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Bees, Butterflies, Hummingbirds
Fishes
Allergy
no allergic reactions
Not Available
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Borders, Landscape Designing
Showy Purposes, Water gardening
Beauty Benefits
Hair Conditioner, Not Available, Prevents greying of hair, Prevents Premature Baldness, Promotes Healthy Hair, Promotes healthy skin, Speed hair growth
Good for skin, Moisturizing, Weightloss
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Not Available
Medicinal Uses
anti-inflammatory, Diuretic, Hair Loss, High blood pressure, Vitamin C
Antibacterial, Anti-fungal, anti-inflammatory, Antioxidants, Astringent, Clears heat, Combats Stress, Detoxification, Diabetes, High cholestrol, Improve heart health, Liver problems, Low Blood Pressure, Phosphorus, Rich in Iron, Vitamin B, Vitamin C
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Leaf Stalks, Leaves
Leaves, Root, Stem
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
Can be made into a herbal tea, Culinary use, Used as Ornamental plant, Used in herbal medicines
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Foundation, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Tropical
Bog Garden, Water Gardens
Botanical Name
HIBISCUS rosa-sinensis 'Lillikoi Yellow'
Nymphaea lotus
Common Name
China rose
white Egyptian lotus, tiger lotus, white lotus or Egyptian white water-lily
In Hindi
गुड़हल, जवा कुसुम
सफेद कमल
In German
Tropical Hibiscus
Tigerlotus
In French
Hibiscus Tropical
Lotier d'Égypte, Lotus tigré
In Spanish
hibisco tropical
loto tigre, nenúfar blanco egipcio
In Greek
τροπική Hibiscus
λευκό λωτού
In Portuguese
Hibiscus tropical
nenúfar-branco, lótus-branco, lótus-do-egipto, loto-sagrado-do-egito e lótus-sagrado-do-egito
In Polish
Tropical Hibiscus
białego lotosu
In Latin
Tropical Hibiscus
albus Lotus
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Malvales
Nymphaeales
Family
Malvaceae
Nymphaeaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms
Tribe
Hibisceae
Not Available
Subfamily
Malvoideae
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Chinese hibiscus and White Lotus
Season and care of Chinese hibiscus and White Lotus is important to know. While considering everything about Chinese hibiscus and White Lotus Care, growing season is an essential factor. Chinese hibiscus season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and White Lotus season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Chinese hibiscus is Loam and for White Lotus is Aquatic Plant while the PH of soil for Chinese hibiscus is Neutral and for White Lotus is Aquatic Plant.
Chinese hibiscus and White Lotus Physical Information
Chinese hibiscus and White Lotus physical information is very important for comparison. Chinese hibiscus height is 600.00 cm and width 60.00 cm whereas White Lotus height is 60.00 cm and width 60.00 cm. The color specification of Chinese hibiscus and White Lotus are as follows:
Chinese hibiscus flower color: Yellow, Red and Dark Red
Chinese hibiscus leaf color: Dark Green
White Lotus flower color: White
- White Lotus leaf color: Light Green
Care of Chinese hibiscus and White Lotus
Care of Chinese hibiscus and White Lotus 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 White Lotus pruning is done No need to prune. In summer Chinese hibiscus needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer White Lotus needs Aquatic Plant and in winter, it needs Aquatic Plant.