Life Span
Annual and Perennial
Perennial
Type
Broadleaf Evergreen
Tree
Origin
Not Available
North America, Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, North-Central United States, Central United States, South-Central United States, Canada
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
Woodland Garden Canopy
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-15
3-11
AHS Heat Zone
Not Available
10-1
Sunset Zone
21,22
Not Available
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Upright/Erect
Minimum Width
Not Available
Flower Color
Light Pink, Pink, White
Tan, Sandy Brown
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Non Fruiting Plant, Peach, White, Yellow
Green, Sandy Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
Yellow, Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Dark Green
Not Available
Leaf Shape
Ovate
oblong or obovate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Not Available
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Loam
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall, Indeterminate
Early Spring, Spring
Tolerances
Drought, Variety of soil types
Not Available
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Stem Cutting, Tip cutting, Vegetative Reproduction
Seedlings
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
Average Water Needs
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Neutral
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
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
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead 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
Any balanced general purpose fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Mealybugs, Red spider mite, Scale, Thripes, Whiteflies
Blackspot mold
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Variety of soil types
Drought
Flowers
Showy
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Not Available
Showy Foliage
No
Insignificant
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Bees, Butterflies, Hummingbirds
Beetles, Birds
Allergy
no allergic reactions
Miscarriage, Rash
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
Beautiful Skin, Heals Damaged Hair, Strong, beautiful hair
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
anti-inflammatory, Diuretic, Hair Loss, High blood pressure, Vitamin C
Demulcent, Diuretic, Expectorant, Nutritive
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Leaf Stalks, Leaves
Fruits, Inner Bark, Leaves
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
Chewed as a thirst quencher, Tea-like beverage can be brewed, Used as a thickener in soups, Used to make a twine
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Foundation, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Tropical
Shade Trees
Botanical Name
Hibiscus moscheutos
ULMUS rubra
Common Name
Luna Rose, Common Rose Mallow, Common Swamp Mallow
Slippery Elm
In Hindi
हिबिस्कुस लूना गुलाब
Slippery Elm
In German
Hibiscus Luna Rose
Rotulme
In French
Hibiscus Luna Rose
Slippery Elm
In Spanish
Hibiscus Luna Rose
olmo resbaladizo
In Greek
Hibiscus Luna Rose
Slippery Elm
In Portuguese
Hibiscus Luna Rose
Slippery Elm
In Polish
Hibiscus Luna Rose
Slippery Elm
In Latin
Hibiscus rosa Luna
Lubricus Elm
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Malvaceae
Ulmaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Hibisceae
Not Available
Subfamily
Malvoideae
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Hibiscus Luna Rose and Slippery Elm
Season and care of Hibiscus Luna Rose and Slippery Elm is important to know. While considering everything about Hibiscus Luna Rose and Slippery Elm Care, growing season is an essential factor. Hibiscus Luna Rose season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Slippery Elm season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Hibiscus Luna Rose is Loam and for Slippery Elm is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Hibiscus Luna Rose is Neutral and for Slippery Elm is Neutral, Alkaline.
Hibiscus Luna Rose and Slippery Elm Physical Information
Hibiscus Luna Rose and Slippery Elm physical information is very important for comparison. Hibiscus Luna Rose height is 600.00 cm and width 60.00 cm whereas Slippery Elm height is 1,830.00 cm and width Not Available. The color specification of Hibiscus Luna Rose and Slippery Elm are as follows:
Hibiscus Luna Rose flower color: Light Pink, Pink and White
Hibiscus Luna Rose leaf color: Dark Green
Slippery Elm flower color: Tan and Sandy Brown
- Slippery Elm leaf color: Green
Care of Hibiscus Luna Rose and Slippery Elm
Care of Hibiscus Luna Rose and Slippery Elm 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 Slippery Elm pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Hibiscus Luna Rose needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Slippery Elm needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.