Life Span
Annual
Annual and Perennial
Type
Vegetable
Flowering Plants, Ornamental Plants, Shrub, Tree
Origin
Egypt
Eastern Australia
Types
Not available
Not Available
Habitat
Cold Regions
gardens, Grassland, Homesteads, Subtropical climates, tropical environments
USDA Hardiness Zone
Not Available
9-15
AHS Heat Zone
Not Available
Not Available
Sunset Zone
Not Available
21,22
Habit
Rosette/Stemless
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
Not Available
Light Pink, Not Available, Pink
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Not Available
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Not Available
Green, Light Green, Not Available
Leaf Color in Summer
Not Available
Green, Not Available
Leaf Color in Fall
Not Available
Green, Light Green, Not Available
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Spoon Shaped
Heart shaped, toothed with three to five lobes
Plant Season
Not Available
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Not Available
Medium
Type of Soil
Not Available
Loam
The pH of Soil
Not Available
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Not Available
Well drained
Bloom Time
Not Available
Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall, Indeterminate
Repeat Bloomer
Not Available
Yes
Tolerances
Not Available
Drought, Variety of soil types
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Stem Cutting, Tip cutting, Vegetative Reproduction
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Needs Very high moisture
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
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Not Available
Neutral
Soil Type
Not Available
Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Not Available
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
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
10-10-10, 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
Aphids, Armyworm, Beetles, Leafminers, Molecrickets, Red blotch, Thripes, Whiteflies
Aphids, Mealybugs, Red spider mite, Scale, Thripes, Whiteflies
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought, Variety of soil types
Flower Petal Number
Not Available
Single
Showy Fruit
Not Available
No
Edible Fruit
Not Available
No
Fragrant Flower
Not Available
No
Fragrant Fruit
Not Available
No
Fragrant Leaf
Not Available
No
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Not Available
No
Showy Foliage
Not Available
No
Showy Bark
Not Available
No
Foliage Texture
Bold
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Not Available
Glossy
Invasive
Not Available
No
Self-Sowing
Not Available
No
Attracts
Aphids, Caterpillar, Snails, Whiteflies
Bees, Butterflies, Hummingbirds
Allergy
Food Allergy, Hives, Swollen Lips
no allergic reactions
Aesthetic Uses
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Beautification, Borders, Landscape Designing
Beauty Benefits
Glowing Skin, Improve skin tone, Skin Problems
Hair Conditioner, Not Available, Prevents greying of hair, Prevents Premature Baldness, Promotes Healthy Hair, Promotes healthy skin, Speed hair growth
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Fiber, Insomnia, Rich in protein
anti-inflammatory, Diuretic, Hair Loss, High blood pressure, Vitamin C
Part of Plant Used
Leaves, Seeds, Stem
Flowers, Leaf Stalks, Leaves
Other Uses
Culinary use, Food for animals, Used as a nutritious food item, Used As Food
Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edible, Vegetable
Container, Foundation, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Tropical
Botanical Name
Lactuca sativa
Hibiscus splendens
Common Name
Lettuce
Hollyhock Tree, Pink Cottonwood
In Hindi
सलाद
Splendid Hibiscus
In German
Salat
Splendid Hibiscus
In French
Salade
Splendid Hibiscus
In Spanish
Lechuga
Hibiscus Splendid
In Greek
Μαρούλι
Splendid Hibiscus
In Portuguese
Alface
Hibiscus Splendid
In Polish
Sałata
Splendid hibiskusa
In Latin
lactuca
egregiam Hibiscus
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Asteraceae
Malvaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Cichorieae
Hibisceae
Subfamily
Not Available
Malvoideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Not Available
Season and Care of Lettuce and Splendid Hibiscus
Season and care of Lettuce and Splendid Hibiscus is important to know. While considering everything about Lettuce and Splendid Hibiscus Care, growing season is an essential factor. Lettuce season is Not Available and Splendid Hibiscus season is Not Available. The type of soil for Lettuce is Not Available and for Splendid Hibiscus is Loam while the PH of soil for Lettuce is Not Available and for Splendid Hibiscus is Neutral.
Lettuce and Splendid Hibiscus Physical Information
Lettuce and Splendid Hibiscus physical information is very important for comparison. Lettuce height is 510.00 cm and width 7.60 cm whereas Splendid Hibiscus height is 600.00 cm and width 7.00 cm. The color specification of Lettuce and Splendid Hibiscus are as follows:
Lettuce flower color: Not Available
Lettuce leaf color: Not Available
Splendid Hibiscus flower color: Light Pink, Not Available and Pink
- Splendid Hibiscus leaf color: GreenLight Green and Not Available
Care of Lettuce and Splendid Hibiscus
Care of Lettuce and Splendid Hibiscus include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Lettuce pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Splendid Hibiscus 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 Lettuce needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Splendid Hibiscus needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.