Life Span
Annual and Perennial
Perennial
Type
Broadleaf Evergreen
Fruit, Palm or Cycad, Tree
Origin
Not Available
Not Available
Types
Hibiscus Luna Pink Swirl
Hibiscus Luna Red
Hibiscus Luna White
Not Available
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
gardens, Grassland, Homesteads, Subtropical climates, tropical environments
Humid climates, sandy seeps, shores, tropical environments
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-15
5-12
AHS Heat Zone
Not Available
12-10
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Light Pink, Pink, White
Yellow Brown
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Non Fruiting Plant, Peach, White, Yellow
Green
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Golden Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Dark Green
Green
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
All year
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Part sun
Type of Soil
Loam
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Neutral, Slightly Acidic, Slightly Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall, Indeterminate
Not Available
Tolerances
Drought, Variety of soil types
Salt
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Ground
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
Reduce watering during fall, Water daily during growing season, Water frequently while growing
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Neutral
Neutral, Slightly Acidic, Slightly Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Part 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
Cut limbs, Remove dead branches
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
Nitrogen, Phosphorous, Potassium, slow-release fertilizers
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Mealybugs, Red spider mite, Scale, Thripes, Whiteflies
Bud rot, Cadang-cadang, Coconut bug, Coconut foliar decay, Coconut scale, Ganoderma butt rot, Gray leaf blight, Lethal bole rot, Lethal yellowing, Mealybugs, nutfall, Red ring nematode, Stem bleeding disease
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Variety of soil types
Salt
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Bees, Butterflies, Hummingbirds
Not Available
Allergy
no allergic reactions
Abdominal pain, Anaphylaxis, cramps, Mouth itching, Nasal Congestion, Nausea, Runny nose, Skin irritation, Throat itching
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Borders, Landscape Designing
Beautification, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Hair Conditioner, Not Available, Prevents greying of hair, Prevents Premature Baldness, Promotes Healthy Hair, Promotes healthy skin, Speed hair growth
Good for skin, Good for the Scalp, Hair Conditioner, Heals Damaged Hair, Makes Hair Silkier, Making cosmetics, Removes dandruff, Restores Hair Colour
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, No fertilizer, pesticides, or herbicides needed, Wildlife
Medicinal Uses
anti-inflammatory, Diuretic, Hair Loss, High blood pressure, Vitamin C
Antibacterial, anti-cancer, Antifungal, Antioxidants, Antiviral, Digestion problems, Heart problems, Immunity, Skin Disorders, Weight loss
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Leaf Stalks, Leaves
Whole plant
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
Air freshner, Animal Feed, Application in Furniture, Application in Handicrafts, For making oil for cosmetics, Oil is used for aromatherapy, Traditional medicine, Used as a nutritious food item, Used as a vegetable oil
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Foundation, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Tropical
Edible, Feature Plant, Fruit Tree, Landscape, Tropical
Botanical Name
Hibiscus moscheutos
Cocos nucifera
Common Name
Luna Rose, Common Rose Mallow, Common Swamp Mallow
Coconut Palm, coconut tree
In Hindi
हिबिस्कुस लूना गुलाब
नारियल का पेड़
In German
Hibiscus Luna Rose
Kokospalme
In French
Hibiscus Luna Rose
Cocotier
In Spanish
Hibiscus Luna Rose
El cocotero
In Greek
Hibiscus Luna Rose
καρύδας δέντρο
In Portuguese
Hibiscus Luna Rose
Coqueiro
In Polish
Hibiscus Luna Rose
Drzewo kokosowe
In Latin
Hibiscus rosa Luna
dolor ligno
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Liliopsida
Family
Malvaceae
Aceraceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Subfamily
Malvoideae
Arecoideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Hibiscus Luna Rose and Coconut Tree
Season and care of Hibiscus Luna Rose and Coconut Tree is important to know. While considering everything about Hibiscus Luna Rose and Coconut Tree Care, growing season is an essential factor. Hibiscus Luna Rose season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Coconut Tree season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Hibiscus Luna Rose is Loam and for Coconut Tree is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Hibiscus Luna Rose is Neutral and for Coconut Tree is Neutral, Slightly Acidic, Slightly Alkaline.
Hibiscus Luna Rose and Coconut Tree Physical Information
Hibiscus Luna Rose and Coconut Tree physical information is very important for comparison. Hibiscus Luna Rose height is 600.00 cm and width 60.00 cm whereas Coconut Tree height is 2,900.00 cm and width 700.00 cm. The color specification of Hibiscus Luna Rose and Coconut Tree are as follows:
Hibiscus Luna Rose flower color: Light Pink, Pink and White
Hibiscus Luna Rose leaf color: Dark Green
Coconut Tree flower color: Yellow Brown
- Coconut Tree leaf color: Green
Care of Hibiscus Luna Rose and Coconut Tree
Care of Hibiscus Luna Rose and Coconut Tree 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 Coconut Tree pruning is done Cut limbs and Remove dead branches. In summer Hibiscus Luna Rose needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Coconut Tree needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.