Life Span
Annual
Annual and Perennial
Type
Aquatics
Broadleaf Evergreen
Origin
Hybrid origin
China
Types
Not Available
Not Available
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
along watercourse
gardens, Grassland, Homesteads, Subtropical climates, tropical environments
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-15
9-15
AHS Heat Zone
12-9
Not Available
Habit
Spreading
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
White, Pink, Light Pink
Yellow, Red, Dark Red
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Bicolor
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
Ovate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam
Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Not Available
Well drained
Bloom Time
Summer, Indeterminate
Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall, Indeterminate
Tolerances
Wet Site
Drought, Variety of soil types
Where to Plant?
In Water
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Stem Cutting, Tip cutting, Vegetative Reproduction
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Keep immersed in 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
Aquatic Plant
Lots of watering
In Spring
Aquatic Plant
Moderate
In Winter
Aquatic Plant
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Neutral
Soil Type
Clay, Loam
Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Not Available
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Bright direct sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged 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
No fertilizers needed
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
Aphids, Snails
Aphids, Mealybugs, Red spider mite, Scale, Thripes, Whiteflies
Plant Tolerance
Frost, Full Sun
Drought, Variety of soil types
Flower Petal Number
Double
Single
Foliage Texture
Bold
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Attracts
Insects, Moths, Snakes
Bees, Butterflies, Hummingbirds
Allergy
Skin irritation
no allergic reactions
Aesthetic Uses
Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes
Beautification, Borders, Landscape Designing
Beauty Benefits
Making cosmetics
Hair Conditioner, Not Available, Prevents greying of hair, Prevents Premature Baldness, Promotes Healthy Hair, Promotes healthy skin, Speed hair growth
Environmental Uses
No fertilizer, pesticides, or herbicides needed, Very little waste
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Not Available
anti-inflammatory, Diuretic, Hair Loss, High blood pressure, Vitamin C
Part of Plant Used
Flowers
Flowers, Leaf Stalks, Leaves
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant
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
Used As Indoor Plant
Sometimes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Tropical, Water Gardens
Container, Foundation, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Tropical
Botanical Name
VICTORIA 'Longwood Hybrid'
HIBISCUS rosa-sinensis 'Lillikoi Yellow'
Common Name
Giant Waterlily, Longwood Hybrid Giant Waterlily
China rose
In Hindi
पानी लिली
गुड़हल, जवा कुसुम
In German
Riesen- Seerose
Tropical Hibiscus
In French
géant nénuphar
Hibiscus Tropical
In Spanish
lirio de agua
hibisco tropical
In Greek
νούφαρο
τροπική Hibiscus
In Portuguese
waterlily
Hibiscus tropical
In Polish
Lilia wodna
Tropical Hibiscus
In Latin
ingens aqua lilium,
Tropical Hibiscus
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
Season and Care of Giant Waterlily and Chinese hibiscus
Season and care of Giant Waterlily and Chinese hibiscus is important to know. While considering everything about Giant Waterlily and Chinese hibiscus Care, growing season is an essential factor. Giant Waterlily season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Chinese hibiscus season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Giant Waterlily is Clay, Loam and for Chinese hibiscus is Loam while the PH of soil for Giant Waterlily is Acidic, Neutral and for Chinese hibiscus is Neutral.
Giant Waterlily and Chinese hibiscus Physical Information
Giant Waterlily and Chinese hibiscus physical information is very important for comparison. Giant Waterlily height is 510.00 cm and width 37.00 cm whereas Chinese hibiscus height is 600.00 cm and width 60.00 cm. The color specification of Giant Waterlily and Chinese hibiscus are as follows:
Giant Waterlily flower color: White, Pink and Light Pink
Giant Waterlily leaf color: Green, Yellow green and Bronze
Chinese hibiscus flower color: Yellow, Red and Dark Red
- Chinese hibiscus leaf color: Dark Green
Care of Giant Waterlily and Chinese hibiscus
Care of Giant Waterlily and Chinese hibiscus include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Giant Waterlily pruning is done Remove damaged leaves and 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. In summer Giant Waterlily needs Aquatic Plant and in winter, it needs Aquatic Plant. Whereas, in summer Chinese hibiscus needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.