Life Span
Annual and Perennial
Perennial
Type
Broadleaf Evergreen
Fruit
Origin
Not Available
Northern Africa, Western Asia
Types
Hibiscus Luna Pink Swirl
Hibiscus Luna Red
Hibiscus Luna White
Bitter Almonds, Chinese Almonds, Green Almonds
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
gardens, Grassland, Homesteads, Subtropical climates, tropical environments
Dappled Shade, Sunny Edge, Woodland Garden Secondary
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-15
5-8
AHS Heat Zone
Not Available
8-1
Sunset Zone
21,22
2b, 3b, 8, 9, 10, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 19, 20, 21
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
Light Pink, Pink, White
White, Light Pink
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Non Fruiting Plant, Peach, White, Yellow
Green
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
Light Green, Yellow green
Leaf Color in Winter
Dark Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Ovate
Egg-shaped
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Loam
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall, Indeterminate
Early Spring, Spring, Late Winter
Tolerances
Drought, Variety of soil types
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Container
How to Plant?
Stem Cutting, Tip cutting, Vegetative Reproduction
Budding, Grafting
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, Water Deeply
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil Type
Loam
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full 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
Heading cuts, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Thinning
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
Apply 12-12-12 amounts
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Mealybugs, Red spider mite, Scale, Thripes, Whiteflies
Almond brownline and decline, Almond kernel shrivel, Alternaria Leaf Spot, Hull rot
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Variety of soil types
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Not Available
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Bees, Butterflies, Hummingbirds
Insects
Allergy
no allergic reactions
Diarrhea, Mild Allergen, Nausea, Swelling in mouth
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Borders, Landscape Designing
Beautification
Beauty Benefits
Hair Conditioner, Not Available, Prevents greying of hair, Prevents Premature Baldness, Promotes Healthy Hair, Promotes healthy skin, Speed hair growth
Acne, Blackheads, Good for skin, Moisturizing, Prevents greying of hair
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
anti-inflammatory, Diuretic, Hair Loss, High blood pressure, Vitamin C
Antiemetic, Antitumor, Emollient, Nutritive, Pectoral
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Leaf Stalks, Leaves
Seeds, Stem
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
Blended with water to make almond milk, Oil is used for aromatherapy, Used for making dark grey to green dye, Used for producing cooking oil
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Foundation, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Tropical
Edible, Fruit / Fruit Tree
Botanical Name
Hibiscus moscheutos
PRUNUS dulcis
Common Name
Luna Rose, Common Rose Mallow, Common Swamp Mallow
Almond, Sweet Almond
In Hindi
हिबिस्कुस लूना गुलाब
मीठा बादाम
In German
Hibiscus Luna Rose
Süße Mandel
In French
Hibiscus Luna Rose
Amande douce
In Spanish
Hibiscus Luna Rose
Almendra dulce
In Greek
Hibiscus Luna Rose
Sweet Almond
In Portuguese
Hibiscus Luna Rose
Amêndoas doces
In Polish
Hibiscus Luna Rose
słodkich migdałów
In Latin
Hibiscus rosa Luna
Almond Pulchra
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Malvaceae
Rosaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Hibisceae
Amygdaleae
Subfamily
Malvoideae
Amygdaloideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Hibiscus Luna Rose and Sweet Almond
Season and care of Hibiscus Luna Rose and Sweet Almond is important to know. While considering everything about Hibiscus Luna Rose and Sweet Almond Care, growing season is an essential factor. Hibiscus Luna Rose season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Sweet Almond season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Hibiscus Luna Rose is Loam and for Sweet Almond is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Hibiscus Luna Rose is Neutral and for Sweet Almond is Neutral.
Hibiscus Luna Rose and Sweet Almond Physical Information
Hibiscus Luna Rose and Sweet Almond physical information is very important for comparison. Hibiscus Luna Rose height is 600.00 cm and width 60.00 cm whereas Sweet Almond height is 760.00 cm and width 760.00 cm. The color specification of Hibiscus Luna Rose and Sweet Almond are as follows:
Hibiscus Luna Rose flower color: Light Pink, Pink and White
Hibiscus Luna Rose leaf color: Dark Green
Sweet Almond flower color: White and Light Pink
- Sweet Almond leaf color: Light Green
Care of Hibiscus Luna Rose and Sweet Almond
Care of Hibiscus Luna Rose and Sweet Almond 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 Sweet Almond pruning is done Heading cuts, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves and Thinning. In summer Hibiscus Luna Rose needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Sweet Almond needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.