Life Span
Annual
Perennial
Origin
Hybrid origin
Australia
Types
Not Available
Not available
Habitat
along watercourse
subtropical regions, Temperate Regions, Tropical regions, Warmer regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-15
9-11
Sunset Zone
21,22
H1, H2, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Spreading
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
White, Pink, Light Pink
Blue, Purple, Blue Violet
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Not Available
Fruit Color
Not Available
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Yellow green, Bronze
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Yellow green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Yellow green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green, Yellow green
Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Disc shaped
Irregular
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Not Available
Well drained
Bloom Time
Summer, Indeterminate
Indeterminate
Tolerances
Wet Site
Not Available
Where to Plant?
In Water
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings, Semi-hardwood cuttings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Keep immersed in water
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water, Requires regular watering
In Summer
Aquatic Plant
Lots of watering
In Spring
Aquatic Plant
Moderate
In Winter
Aquatic Plant
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Clay, Loam
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Not Available
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Bright direct sunlight
Full Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
No fertilizers needed
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Snails
Red blotch, Rust aphids
Plant Tolerance
Frost, Full Sun
Not Available
Flower Petal Number
Double
Single
Foliage Texture
Bold
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Insects, Moths, Snakes
Butterflies, Flying insects, Hummingbirds, Insects
Allergy
Skin irritation
Not Available
Aesthetic Uses
Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes
Borders, Showy Purposes, small hedge
Beauty Benefits
Making cosmetics
Not Available
Environmental Uses
No fertilizer, pesticides, or herbicides needed, Very little waste
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Not Available
High blood pressure, lowering blood pressure
Part of Plant Used
Flowers
Flowers, Leaves
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant
Decoration Purposes
Used As Indoor Plant
Sometimes
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Tropical, Water Gardens
Container, Feature Plant, Hedges, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall
Botanical Name
VICTORIA 'Longwood Hybrid'
ALYOGYNE huegelii 'Monle'
Common Name
Giant Waterlily, Longwood Hybrid Giant Waterlily
Blue Hibiscus, Purple Delight Blue Hibiscus
In Hindi
पानी लिली
Blue Hibiscus
In German
Riesen- Seerose
Blauer Hibiskus Baum
In French
géant nénuphar
Bleu Hibiscus Arbre
In Spanish
lirio de agua
Azul árbol del hibisco
In Greek
νούφαρο
Μπλε Hibiscus Tree
In Portuguese
waterlily
Árvore azul do hibiscus
In Polish
Lilia wodna
Niebieski Hibiscus Drzewo
In Latin
ingens aqua lilium,
Hibiscus lignum blue
Phylum
Angiosperms
Magnoliophyta
Class
Equisetopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Nymphaeales
Malvales
Family
Nymphaeaceae
Malvaceae
Clade
Angiosperms
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Not Available
Hibisceae
Subfamily
Not Available
Malvoideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Not Available
Properties of Giant Waterlily and Blue Hibiscus
Wondering what are the properties of Giant Waterlily and Blue Hibiscus? We provide you with everything About Giant Waterlily and Blue Hibiscus. Giant Waterlily has thorns and Blue Hibiscus doesn't have thorns. Also Giant Waterlily does not have fragrant flowers. Giant Waterlily has allergic reactions like Skin irritation and Blue Hibiscus has allergic reactions like Skin irritation. 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 Giant Waterlily and Blue Hibiscus and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Giant Waterlily and Blue Hibiscus
Season and care of Giant Waterlily and Blue Hibiscus is important to know. While considering everything about Giant Waterlily and Blue Hibiscus Care, growing season is an essential factor. Giant Waterlily season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Blue Hibiscus season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Giant Waterlily is Clay, Loam and for Blue Hibiscus is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Giant Waterlily is Acidic, Neutral and for Blue Hibiscus is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Giant Waterlily and Blue Hibiscus Physical Information
Giant Waterlily and Blue Hibiscus physical information is very important for comparison. Giant Waterlily height is 510.00 cm and width 37.00 cm whereas Blue Hibiscus height is 120.00 cm and width 120.00 cm. The color specification of Giant Waterlily and Blue Hibiscus are as follows:
Giant Waterlily flower color: White, Pink and Light Pink
Giant Waterlily leaf color: Green, Yellow green and Bronze
Blue Hibiscus flower color: Blue, Purple and Blue Violet
- Blue Hibiscus leaf color: Dark Green
Care of Giant Waterlily and Blue Hibiscus
Care of Giant Waterlily and Blue Hibiscus include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Giant Waterlily pruning is done Remove damaged leaves and Blue Hibiscus pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Giant Waterlily needs Aquatic Plant and in winter, it needs Aquatic Plant. Whereas, in summer Blue Hibiscus needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.