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About Goumi and Splendid Hibiscus


About Splendid Hibiscus and Goumi


What is

Life Span
Perennial   
Annual and Perennial   

Type
Shrub   
Flowering Plants, Ornamental Plants, Shrub, Tree   

Origin
China   
Eastern Australia   

Types
Not available   
Not Available   

Habitat
Hills, Lowland, Thickets   
gardens, Grassland, Homesteads, Subtropical climates, tropical environments   

USDA Hardiness Zone
Not Available   
9-15   

AHS Heat Zone
9-1   
Not Available   

Sunset Zone
Not Available   
21,22   

Habit
Oval or Rounded   
Oval or Rounded   

Information

Plant Size
  
  

Minimum Height
180.00 cm   
99+
600.00 cm   
99+

Minimum Width
180.00 cm   
99+
7.00 cm   
99+

Plant Color
  
  

Flower Color
Not Available   
Light Pink, Not Available, Pink   

Flower Color Modifier
Not Available   
Bicolor   

Fruit Color
Dark Red   
Not Available   

Leaf Color in Spring
Not Available   
Green, Light Green, Not Available   

Leaf Color in Summer
Not Available   
Green, Not Available   

Leaf Color in Fall
Not Available   
Green, Light Green, Not Available   

Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available   
Light Green   

Shape
  
  

Leaf Shape
Lobed   
Heart shaped, toothed with three to five lobes   

Thorns
No   
No   

Season

Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall   
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter   

Growing Conditions
  
  

Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade   
Full Sun, Partial Sun   

Growth Rate
Fast   
Medium   

Type of Soil
Loam, Sand   
Loam   

The pH of Soil
Neutral, Alkaline   
Neutral   

Soil Drainage
Well drained   
Well drained   

Bloom Time
Not Available   
Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall, Indeterminate   

Repeat Bloomer
No   
Yes   

Tolerances
Drought, Dry soil, Salt, Shade areas, Variety of soil types   
Drought, Variety of soil types   

Care

Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot   
Ground, Pot   

How to Plant?
Cuttings, Seedlings   
Stem Cutting, Tip cutting, Vegetative Reproduction   

Plant Maintenance
Medium   
Medium   

Watering Plants
  
  

Watering Requirements
Medium   
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
  
  

Soil pH
Neutral, Alkaline   
Neutral   

Soil Type
Loam, Sand   
Loam   

Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained   
Well drained   

Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade   
Full Sun, Partial Sun   

Pruning
Remove damaged fruit, 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
Pests and diseases free   
Aphids, Mealybugs, Red spider mite, Scale, Thripes, Whiteflies   

Plant Tolerance
Drought, Dry soil, Salt, Shade areas, Variety of soil types   
Drought, Variety of soil types   

Facts

Flowers
Showy   
Showy   

Flower Petal Number
Not Available   
Single   

Fruits
  
  

Showy Fruit
Yes   
No   

Edible Fruit
Yes   
No   

Fragrance
  
  

Fragrant Flower
Yes   
No   

Fragrant Fruit
Yes   
No   

Fragrant Leaf
No   
No   

Fragrant Bark/Stem
No   
No   

Showy Foliage
Yes   
No   

Showy Bark
Yes   
No   

Foliage Texture
Not Available   
Medium   

Foliage Sheen
Not Available   
Glossy   

Evergreen
No   
No   

Invasive
Sometimes   
No   

Self-Sowing
Yes   
No   

Attracts
Birds, Not Available, pollinators   
Bees, Butterflies, Hummingbirds   

Allergy
Not Available   
no allergic reactions   

Benefits

Uses
  
  

Aesthetic Uses
Bonsai   
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   

Edible Uses
Yes   
No   

Environmental Uses
Fixes Nitrogen, Food for birds, Food for insects   
Air purification   

Plant Benefits
  
  

Medicinal Uses
Cough, Diarrhea, Vitamin A, Vitamin C, Vitamin E   
anti-inflammatory, Diuretic, Hair Loss, High blood pressure, Vitamin C   

Part of Plant Used
Fruits, Seeds   
Flowers, Leaf Stalks, Leaves   

Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant   
Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant   

Used As Indoor Plant
No   
No   

Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes   
Yes   

Garden Design
Feature Plant, Foundation, Fruit, Fruit Tree, Mixed Border, Screening, Wind Break, Topiary, Bonsai, Espalier   
Container, Foundation, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Tropical   

Scientific Name

Botanical Name
ELAEAGNUS multiflora   
Hibiscus splendens   

Common Name
Goumi, cherry elaeagnus, cherry silverberry, gumi, natsugumi   
Hollyhock Tree, Pink Cottonwood   

In Hindi
Goumi   
Splendid Hibiscus   

In German
Goumi   
Splendid Hibiscus   

In French
Goumi   
Splendid Hibiscus   

In Spanish
Goumi   
Hibiscus Splendid   

In Greek
Goumi   
Splendid Hibiscus   

In Portuguese
Eau   
Hibiscus Splendid   

In Polish
Woda   
Splendid hibiskusa   

In Latin
Eau   
egregiam Hibiscus   

Classification

Kingdom
Plantae   
Plantae   

Phylum
Magnoliophyta   
Magnoliophyta   

Class
Magnoliopsida   
Magnoliopsida   

Order
Rhamnales   
Malvales   

Family
Elaeagnaceae   
Malvaceae   

Genus
Elaeagnus   
Hibiscus   

Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids   
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids   

Tribe
Not Available   
Hibisceae   

Subfamily
Not Available   
Malvoideae   

Number of Species
70   
99+
Not Available   

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Properties of Goumi and Splendid Hibiscus

Wondering what are the properties of Goumi and Splendid Hibiscus? We provide you with everything About Goumi and Splendid Hibiscus. Goumi doesn't have thorns and Splendid Hibiscus doesn't have thorns. Also Goumi does not have fragrant flowers. Goumi has allergic reactions like Not Available and Splendid Hibiscus has allergic reactions like Not Available. 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 Goumi and Splendid Hibiscus and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.

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Season and Care of Goumi and Splendid Hibiscus

Season and care of Goumi and Splendid Hibiscus is important to know. While considering everything about Goumi and Splendid Hibiscus Care, growing season is an essential factor. Goumi season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Splendid Hibiscus season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Goumi is Loam, Sand and for Splendid Hibiscus is Loam while the PH of soil for Goumi is Neutral, Alkaline and for Splendid Hibiscus is Neutral.

Goumi and Splendid Hibiscus Physical Information

Goumi and Splendid Hibiscus physical information is very important for comparison. Goumi height is 180.00 cm and width 180.00 cm whereas Splendid Hibiscus height is 600.00 cm and width 7.00 cm. The color specification of Goumi and Splendid Hibiscus are as follows:

Care of Goumi and Splendid Hibiscus

Care of Goumi and Splendid Hibiscus include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Goumi pruning is done Remove damaged fruit, 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 Goumi 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.

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