Life Span
Annual and Perennial
Annual and Perennial
Type
Bulb or Corm or Tuber
Deciduous Shrub, Ornamental Plants, Shrub
Origin
South Africa
Not Available
Types
Not Available
Diana, Oiseau Bleu, Hamabo, Red Heart, Notwoodone, William R. Smith, Meehani, Woodbridge
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Subtropical climates, subtropical regions
gardens
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-10
5-9
Sunset Zone
21,22
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
Mat-forming
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Red, Magenta
Dark Pink, Light Pink, Pink
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Not Available
Non Fruiting Plant
Leaf Color in Spring
Gray Green
Green, Light Green, Yellow
Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Several shades of Green
Yellow, Green, Pink
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Gold, Tan
Leaf Shape
Long, Alternate
Ovate and toothed
Plant Season
Spring, Summer
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer
Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall, Indeterminate
Tolerances
Drought
Drought, Variety of soil types
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Stem Cutting, Tip cutting, Vegetative Reproduction
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Needs good drainage, Needs high amount of water
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
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Neutral
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
No pruning needed, Prune to control growth, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
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
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, High-phosphorous fertilizers used
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
Pests and Diseases
Pests and diseases free
Aphids, Mealybugs, Red spider mite, Scale, Thripes, Whiteflies
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought, Variety of soil types
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Flower
Not Available
No
Showy Foliage
Not Available
No
Foliage Texture
Fine
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Butterflies, Hummingbirds
Bees, Butterflies, Hummingbirds
Allergy
Unknown
no allergic reactions
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Ornamental use, Showy Purposes, small hedge
Beautification, Borders, Landscape Designing
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Hair Conditioner, Not Available, Prevents greying of hair, Prevents Premature Baldness, Promotes Healthy Hair, Promotes healthy skin, Speed hair growth
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Anti-fungal, Purgative
anti-inflammatory, Diuretic, Hair Loss, High blood pressure, Vitamin C
Part of Plant Used
Leaves
Flowers, Leaf Stalks, Leaves
Other Uses
Beneficial species for attracting pollinators
Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for fragrance
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Alpine, Container, Rock Garden / Wall, Tropical
Container, Foundation, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Tropical
Botanical Name
Ipomoea quamoclit
Hibiscus syriacus
Common Name
star glory , hummingbird vine
Syrian ketmia, Rose mallow, St Joseph's rod, Shrub Althea
In Hindi
Kunjlata
Rose of Sharon Hibiscus
In German
Ipomoea quamoclit
Rose von Sharon Hibiscus
In French
Ipomoea quamoclit
Rose de Sharon Hibiscus
In Spanish
Ipomoea quamoclit
Rosa de Siria Hibiscus
In Greek
Ipomoea quamoclit
Rose της Sharon Hibiscus
In Portuguese
Ipomoea quamoclit
Rosa de Sharon Hibiscus
In Polish
Ipomoea quamoclit
Rose of Sharon Hibiscus
In Latin
Ipomoea quamoclit
Rose of Sharon Hibiscus
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Amaryllidaceae
Malvaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Subfamily
Not Available
Malvoideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Not Available
Season and Care of Cypress Vine and Rose of Sharon Hibiscus
Season and care of Cypress Vine and Rose of Sharon Hibiscus is important to know. While considering everything about Cypress Vine and Rose of Sharon Hibiscus Care, growing season is an essential factor. Cypress Vine season is Spring and Summer and Rose of Sharon Hibiscus season is Spring and Summer. The type of soil for Cypress Vine is Loam, Sand and for Rose of Sharon Hibiscus is Loam while the PH of soil for Cypress Vine is Acidic, Neutral and for Rose of Sharon Hibiscus is Neutral.
Cypress Vine and Rose of Sharon Hibiscus Physical Information
Cypress Vine and Rose of Sharon Hibiscus physical information is very important for comparison. Cypress Vine height is 7.60 cm and width 7.60 cm whereas Rose of Sharon Hibiscus height is 400.00 cm and width 300.00 cm. The color specification of Cypress Vine and Rose of Sharon Hibiscus are as follows:
Cypress Vine flower color: Red and Magenta
Cypress Vine leaf color: Gray Green
Rose of Sharon Hibiscus flower color: Dark Pink, Light Pink and Pink
- Rose of Sharon Hibiscus leaf color: Green, Light Green and Yellow
Care of Cypress Vine and Rose of Sharon Hibiscus
Care of Cypress Vine and Rose of Sharon Hibiscus include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Cypress Vine pruning is done No pruning needed, Prune to control growth, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Rose of Sharon 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. In summer Cypress Vine needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Rose of Sharon Hibiscus needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.