Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Eastern Europe, Southern Europe, Russia/Siberia, Southern Asia, Western Asia
Australia
Types
fuji, jonathan apple
Not available
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Cold Regions, gardens
subtropical regions, Temperate Regions, Tropical regions, Warmer regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-8
9-11
Sunset Zone
6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 14, 15, 16
H1, H2, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
White, Light Pink
Blue, Purple, Blue Violet
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Not Available
Fruit Color
Yellow, Red, Orange Red
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Oval Cordate
Irregular
Plant Season
Spring, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring
Indeterminate
Tolerances
Drought
Not Available
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Grafting, Seedlings, Stem Planting
Seedlings, Semi-hardwood cuttings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do not let dry out between waterings, Never Over-water, Use Mulches to help prevent water loss during hot and windy weather
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water, Requires regular watering
In Summer
Alternate Days
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Less Watering
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Clay, Loam
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun
Pruning
Prune central stem, Remove lateral branches
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
Apply 10-10-10 amount, fertilize in growing season, Fertilize the soil before planting
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Bacterial Blight, Bacterial Canker, Leaf rust, Red blotch, Ring Rot, Woodpecker feeding
Red blotch, Rust aphids
Plant Tolerance
Rocky Soil, Shade areas
Not Available
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Bees, Butterflies, Hummingbirds, Insects
Butterflies, Flying insects, Hummingbirds, Insects
Allergy
Peripheral Edema, Vomiting
Not Available
Aesthetic Uses
Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes
Borders, Showy Purposes, small hedge
Beauty Benefits
Acne, For treating wrinkles, Improve skin tone, Moisturizing, Stops hair loss
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Food for animals, Shadow Tree, soil stabilisation, Windbreak
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Acne, Alzheimer’s Disease, Anemia, constipation, Gastrointestinal disorders, Hair Loss, Parkinson
High blood pressure, lowering blood pressure
Part of Plant Used
Fruits
Flowers, Leaves
Other Uses
Acts as a natural source of rain water for birds and insects., Cosmetics, Used As Food
Decoration Purposes
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edible, Feature Plant, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Topiary / Bonsai / Espalier
Container, Feature Plant, Hedges, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall
Botanical Name
MALUS domestica 'Gala'
ALYOGYNE huegelii 'Monle'
Common Name
Apple, Eating Apple, Gala Apple
Blue Hibiscus, Purple Delight Blue Hibiscus
In Hindi
सेब
Blue Hibiscus
In German
Gala Apfel
Blauer Hibiskus Baum
In French
Gala
Bleu Hibiscus Arbre
In Spanish
Gala
Azul árbol del hibisco
In Greek
Gala
Μπλε Hibiscus Tree
In Portuguese
Gala
Árvore azul do hibiscus
In Polish
Gala
Niebieski Hibiscus Drzewo
In Latin
Gala
Hibiscus lignum blue
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Rosaceae
Malvaceae
Clade
Dicotyledonous, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Not Available
Hibisceae
Subfamily
Not Available
Malvoideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Gala Apple and Blue Hibiscus
Season and care of Gala Apple and Blue Hibiscus is important to know. While considering everything about Gala Apple and Blue Hibiscus Care, growing season is an essential factor. Gala Apple season is Spring and Fall and Blue Hibiscus season is Spring and Fall. The type of soil for Gala Apple is Clay, Loam and for Blue Hibiscus is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Gala Apple is Acidic, Neutral and for Blue Hibiscus is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Gala Apple and Blue Hibiscus Physical Information
Gala Apple and Blue Hibiscus physical information is very important for comparison. Gala Apple height is 460.00 cm and width 460.00 cm whereas Blue Hibiscus height is 120.00 cm and width 120.00 cm. The color specification of Gala Apple and Blue Hibiscus are as follows:
Gala Apple flower color: White and Light Pink
Gala Apple leaf color: Green
Blue Hibiscus flower color: Blue, Purple and Blue Violet
- Blue Hibiscus leaf color: Dark Green
Care of Gala Apple and Blue Hibiscus
Care of Gala Apple and Blue Hibiscus include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Gala Apple pruning is done Prune central stem and Remove lateral branches and Blue Hibiscus pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Gala Apple needs Alternate Days and in winter, it needs Less Watering. Whereas, in summer Blue Hibiscus needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.