Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Eastern Africa, Southern Asia, Southeastern Asia, Melanesia, Micronesia, Polynesia, Australia
Australia
Types
Mareer, Manjak
Not available
Habitat
Saline Soils, Sandy areas
subtropical regions, Temperate Regions, Tropical regions, Warmer regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-15
9-11
Sunset Zone
H1, H2
H1, H2, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
White, Yellow, Gold, Orange Red
Blue, Purple, Blue Violet
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Not Available
Fruit Color
Light Green, Chocolate
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green
Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Oval
Irregular
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
Indeterminate
Tolerances
Drought, Salt
Not Available
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Cutting
Seedlings, Semi-hardwood cuttings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs
Average Water Needs, 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
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun
Pruning
Pinch or prune as they grow to promote branching and bushiness, Remove damaged leaves
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Root rot, Snails
Red blotch, Rust aphids
Plant Tolerance
Drought and Salt
Not Available
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Birds, Butterflies
Butterflies, Flying insects, Hummingbirds, Insects
Allergy
Dizziness, Throat itching, Vomiting
Not Available
Aesthetic Uses
Cottage Garden
Borders, Showy Purposes, small hedge
Beauty Benefits
Making cosmetics, used as a dye
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Absorbs greenhouse gases, No fertilizer, pesticides, or herbicides needed, Shadow Tree
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Acne, Aging, Hair Loss
High blood pressure, lowering blood pressure
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Fruits, Leaves
Flowers, Leaves
Other Uses
Making Shampoo, Showy Purposes, Used as Biofuel, Used as Ornamental plant
Decoration Purposes
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edible, Shade Trees, Street Trees, Tropical
Container, Feature Plant, Hedges, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall
Botanical Name
CORDIA subcordata
ALYOGYNE huegelii 'Monle'
Common Name
Beach Cordia, Island Walnut, Kou, Sea Trumpet
Blue Hibiscus, Purple Delight Blue Hibiscus
In Hindi
Cordia subcordata
Blue Hibiscus
In German
Cordia subcordata
Blauer Hibiskus Baum
In French
Cordia subcordata
Bleu Hibiscus Arbre
In Spanish
Cordia subcordata
Azul árbol del hibisco
In Greek
Cordia subcordata
Μπλε Hibiscus Tree
In Portuguese
Cordia subcordata
Árvore azul do hibiscus
In Polish
Cordia subcordata
Niebieski Hibiscus Drzewo
In Latin
Cordia subcordata
Hibiscus lignum blue
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Boraginaceae
Malvaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Not Available
Hibisceae
Subfamily
Not Available
Malvoideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Not Available
Season and Care of Kou and Blue Hibiscus
Season and care of Kou and Blue Hibiscus is important to know. While considering everything about Kou and Blue Hibiscus Care, growing season is an essential factor. Kou season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Blue Hibiscus season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Kou is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Blue Hibiscus is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Kou is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Blue Hibiscus is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Kou and Blue Hibiscus Physical Information
Kou and Blue Hibiscus physical information is very important for comparison. Kou height is 760.00 cm and width 670.00 cm whereas Blue Hibiscus height is 120.00 cm and width 120.00 cm. The color specification of Kou and Blue Hibiscus are as follows:
Kou flower color: White, Yellow, Gold and Orange Red
Kou leaf color: Green
Blue Hibiscus flower color: Blue, Purple and Blue Violet
- Blue Hibiscus leaf color: Dark Green
Care of Kou and Blue Hibiscus
Care of Kou and Blue Hibiscus include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Kou pruning is done Pinch or prune as they grow to promote branching and bushiness and Remove damaged leaves and Blue Hibiscus pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Kou needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Blue Hibiscus needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.