Life Span
Annual
Annual and Perennial
Type
Trees
Broadleaf Evergreen
Origin
China, Korea
Not Available
Types
Sophora japonica
Hibiscus Luna Pink Swirl
Hibiscus Luna Red
Hibiscus Luna White
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Humid climates, Loamy soils, Low annual rainfall regions, Wet ground, Woods
gardens, Grassland, Homesteads, Subtropical climates, tropical environments
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-9
9-15
AHS Heat Zone
9-5
Not Available
Sunset Zone
2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
21,22
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
White, Light Green
Light Pink, Pink, White
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Green
Non Fruiting Plant, Peach, White, Yellow
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Yellow, Dark Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Elliptic
Ovate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Summer
Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall, Indeterminate
Tolerances
Pollution, Drought, Soil Compaction
Drought, Variety of soil types
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Transplanting
Stem Cutting, Tip cutting, Vegetative Reproduction
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
occasional watering once established, Requires watering in the growing season
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
Less Watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Less Watering
Moderate
In Winter
Drought Tolerant
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Prune when young, Remove dead branches
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
Leaf spot, Red blotch, Woodpecker feeding
Aphids, Mealybugs, Red spider mite, Scale, Thripes, Whiteflies
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Dry soil, Soil Compaction
Drought, Variety of soil types
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Bees, Hummingbirds, Woodpeckers
Bees, Butterflies, Hummingbirds
Allergy
Eczema, Nausea, Swelling in the face
no allergic reactions
Aesthetic Uses
Bouquets, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Beautification, Borders, Landscape Designing
Beauty Benefits
Nourishes scalp, Restores Hair Colour, Stops hair loss
Hair Conditioner, Not Available, Prevents greying of hair, Prevents Premature Baldness, Promotes Healthy Hair, Promotes healthy skin, Speed hair growth
Edible Uses
Sometimes
Yes
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Erosion control, Forms dense stands, Shadow Tree
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Diuretic, Fever, Muscle Pain, Vomiting
anti-inflammatory, Diuretic, Hair Loss, High blood pressure, Vitamin C
Part of Plant Used
Bark, Leaves
Flowers, Leaf Stalks, Leaves
Other Uses
Used as a laxative, Used as firewood, Used as Ornamental plant, Used in construction
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 Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Shade Trees, Street Trees, Topiary / Bonsai / Espalier
Container, Foundation, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Tropical
Botanical Name
SOPHORA japonica
Hibiscus moscheutos
Common Name
Chinese Scholartree, Japanese Pagoda
Luna Rose, Common Rose Mallow, Common Swamp Mallow
In Hindi
Gobur champ
हिबिस्कुस लूना गुलाब
In German
Japanischer Schnurbaum
Hibiscus Luna Rose
In French
Styphnolobium japonicum
Hibiscus Luna Rose
In Spanish
Styphnolobium japonicum
Hibiscus Luna Rose
In Greek
Styphnolobium japonicum
Hibiscus Luna Rose
In Portuguese
Styphnolobium japonicum
Hibiscus Luna Rose
In Polish
Perełkowiec japoński
Hibiscus Luna Rose
In Latin
Styphnolobium japonicum
Hibiscus rosa Luna
Phylum
Angiosperms
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Fabaceae
Malvaceae
Genus
Styphnolobium
Hibiscus
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Sophoreae
Hibisceae
Subfamily
Faboideae
Malvoideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Japanese Pagoda and Hibiscus Luna Rose
Season and care of Japanese Pagoda and Hibiscus Luna Rose is important to know. While considering everything about Japanese Pagoda and Hibiscus Luna Rose Care, growing season is an essential factor. Japanese Pagoda season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Hibiscus Luna Rose season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Japanese Pagoda is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Hibiscus Luna Rose is Loam while the PH of soil for Japanese Pagoda is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Hibiscus Luna Rose is Neutral.
Japanese Pagoda and Hibiscus Luna Rose Physical Information
Japanese Pagoda and Hibiscus Luna Rose physical information is very important for comparison. Japanese Pagoda height is 1,220.00 cm and width 1,220.00 cm whereas Hibiscus Luna Rose height is 600.00 cm and width 60.00 cm. The color specification of Japanese Pagoda and Hibiscus Luna Rose are as follows:
Japanese Pagoda flower color: White and Light Green
Japanese Pagoda leaf color: Dark Green
Hibiscus Luna Rose flower color: Light Pink, Pink and White
- Hibiscus Luna Rose leaf color: Dark Green
Care of Japanese Pagoda and Hibiscus Luna Rose
Care of Japanese Pagoda and Hibiscus Luna Rose include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Japanese Pagoda pruning is done Prune when young and Remove dead branches and 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. In summer Japanese Pagoda needs Less Watering and in winter, it needs Drought Tolerant. Whereas, in summer Hibiscus Luna Rose needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.