Life Span
Annual and Perennial
Perennial
Type
Broadleaf Evergreen
Fruit
Origin
Not Available
Southeastern Asia
Types
Hibiscus Luna Pink Swirl
Hibiscus Luna Red
Hibiscus Luna White
not available
Habitat
gardens, Grassland, Homesteads, Subtropical climates, tropical environments
Temperate Regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-15
10-11
AHS Heat Zone
Not Available
12-10
Sunset Zone
21,22
H1, H2, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
Light Pink, Pink, White
White
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Non Fruiting Plant, Peach, White, Yellow
Green, Yellow green
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green
Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Dark Green
Light Green
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall, Indeterminate
Indeterminate
Tolerances
Drought, Variety of soil types
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Stem Cutting, Tip cutting, Vegetative Reproduction
Seedlings, Transplanting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
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
Do Not over Water, Requires regular watering
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
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
Prune in summer, Remove damaged leaves
Fertilizers
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
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Mealybugs, Red spider mite, Scale, Thripes, Whiteflies
Aphids, Mites, White outside
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Variety of soil types
Drought
Flowers
Showy
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Attracts
Bees, Butterflies, Hummingbirds
Birds, Butterflies
Allergy
no allergic reactions
Dental erosion
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Borders, Landscape Designing
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Beauty Benefits
Hair Conditioner, Not Available, Prevents greying of hair, Prevents Premature Baldness, Promotes Healthy Hair, Promotes healthy skin, Speed hair growth
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
anti-inflammatory, Diuretic, Hair Loss, High blood pressure, Vitamin C
Not Available
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Leaf Stalks, Leaves
Fruits
Other Uses
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 Food, Used in making beverages
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Foundation, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Tropical
Container, Edible, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Topiary / Bonsai / Espalier, Tropical
Botanical Name
Hibiscus moscheutos
CITRUS aurantiifolia 'Bearss'
Common Name
Luna Rose, Common Rose Mallow, Common Swamp Mallow
Bearss Lime, Shiraz Limoo, Tahiti Lime
In Hindi
हिबिस्कुस लूना गुलाब
Shiraz Limoo
In German
Hibiscus Luna Rose
Bearss Kalk
In French
Hibiscus Luna Rose
Bearss chaux
In Spanish
Hibiscus Luna Rose
Bearss cal
In Greek
Hibiscus Luna Rose
BEARSS ασβέστη
In Portuguese
Hibiscus Luna Rose
Bearss cal
In Polish
Hibiscus Luna Rose
bearss wapna
In Latin
Hibiscus rosa Luna
bearss lime
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Not Available
Class
Magnoliopsida
Not Available
Order
Malvales
Sapindales
Family
Malvaceae
Rutaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Hibisceae
Not Available
Subfamily
Malvoideae
Not Available
Season and Care of Hibiscus Luna Rose and Bearss Lime
Season and care of Hibiscus Luna Rose and Bearss Lime is important to know. While considering everything about Hibiscus Luna Rose and Bearss Lime Care, growing season is an essential factor. Hibiscus Luna Rose season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Bearss Lime season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Hibiscus Luna Rose is Loam and for Bearss Lime is Loam while the PH of soil for Hibiscus Luna Rose is Neutral and for Bearss Lime is Acidic, Neutral.
Hibiscus Luna Rose and Bearss Lime Physical Information
Hibiscus Luna Rose and Bearss Lime physical information is very important for comparison. Hibiscus Luna Rose height is 600.00 cm and width 60.00 cm whereas Bearss Lime height is 460.00 cm and width 370.00 cm. The color specification of Hibiscus Luna Rose and Bearss Lime are as follows:
Hibiscus Luna Rose flower color: Light Pink, Pink and White
Hibiscus Luna Rose leaf color: Dark Green
Bearss Lime flower color: White
- Bearss Lime leaf color: Green and Light Green
Care of Hibiscus Luna Rose and Bearss Lime
Care of Hibiscus Luna Rose and Bearss Lime include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Hibiscus Luna Rose 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 and Bearss Lime pruning is done Prune in summer and Remove damaged leaves. In summer Hibiscus Luna Rose needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Bearss Lime needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.
