Life Span
Biennial
Annual and Perennial
Type
Herbs
Flowering Plants, Ornamental Plants, Shrub, Tree
Origin
Southwestern United States, Mexico
Eastern Australia
Types
Not Available
Not Available
Habitat
gardens, Grassland, River side
gardens, Grassland, Homesteads, Subtropical climates, tropical environments
USDA Hardiness Zone
Not Available
9-15
AHS Heat Zone
12 - 1
Not Available
Habit
Upright/Erect
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
Blue, Lavender, Blue Violet
Light Pink, Not Available, Pink
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Non Fruiting Plant
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Gray Green
Green, Light Green, Not Available
Leaf Color in Summer
Gray Green
Green, Not Available
Leaf Color in Fall
Gray Green
Green, Light Green, Not Available
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Oval
Heart shaped, toothed with three to five lobes
Plant Season
Spring, Summer
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam
The pH of Soil
Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer
Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall, Indeterminate
Tolerances
Not Available
Drought, Variety of soil types
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Stem Cutting, Tip cutting, Vegetative Reproduction
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Keep the ground moist but not water-logged, Requires watering in the growing season, Water more in summer
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
Alkaline, Neutral
Neutral
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sandy
Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
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
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
Red blotch
Aphids, Mealybugs, Red spider mite, Scale, Thripes, Whiteflies
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought, Variety of soil types
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Bees, Butterflies
Bees, Butterflies, Hummingbirds
Allergy
no allergic reactions
no allergic reactions
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Bouquets
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
No Medicinal Use
anti-inflammatory, Diuretic, Hair Loss, High blood pressure, Vitamin C
Part of Plant Used
Flowers
Flowers, Leaf Stalks, Leaves
Other Uses
Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant
Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
Sometimes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Cutflower, Edging, Feature Plant, Foundation
Container, Foundation, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Tropical
Botanical Name
EUSTOMA grandiflorum 'Florida Blue'
Hibiscus splendens
Common Name
Florida Blue Lisianthus, Lisianthus
Hollyhock Tree, Pink Cottonwood
In Hindi
फ्लोरिडा Lisianthus
Splendid Hibiscus
In German
Florida Lisianthus
Splendid Hibiscus
In French
Floride Lisianthus
Splendid Hibiscus
In Spanish
lisianthus Florida
Hibiscus Splendid
In Greek
Φλόριντα lisianthus
Splendid Hibiscus
In Portuguese
Florida Lisianthus
Hibiscus Splendid
In Polish
Florida Eustoma
Splendid hibiskusa
In Latin
Florida Lisianthus
egregiam Hibiscus
Phylum
Not Available
Magnoliophyta
Class
Not Available
Magnoliopsida
Order
Gentianales
Malvales
Family
Gentianaceae
Malvaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Not Available
Hibisceae
Subfamily
Paperveroideae
Malvoideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Not Available
Season and Care of Florida Lisianthus and Splendid Hibiscus
Season and care of Florida Lisianthus and Splendid Hibiscus is important to know. While considering everything about Florida Lisianthus and Splendid Hibiscus Care, growing season is an essential factor. Florida Lisianthus season is Spring and Summer and Splendid Hibiscus season is Spring and Summer. The type of soil for Florida Lisianthus is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Splendid Hibiscus is Loam while the PH of soil for Florida Lisianthus is Neutral, Alkaline and for Splendid Hibiscus is Neutral.
Florida Lisianthus and Splendid Hibiscus Physical Information
Florida Lisianthus and Splendid Hibiscus physical information is very important for comparison. Florida Lisianthus height is 25.40 cm and width 25.40 cm whereas Splendid Hibiscus height is 600.00 cm and width 7.00 cm. The color specification of Florida Lisianthus and Splendid Hibiscus are as follows:
Florida Lisianthus flower color: Blue, Lavender and Blue Violet
Florida Lisianthus leaf color: Gray Green
Splendid Hibiscus flower color: Light Pink, Not Available and Pink
- Splendid Hibiscus leaf color: GreenLight Green and Not Available
Care of Florida Lisianthus and Splendid Hibiscus
Care of Florida Lisianthus and Splendid Hibiscus include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Florida Lisianthus pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Splendid 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 Florida Lisianthus needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Splendid Hibiscus needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.