Life Span
Perennial
Annual and Perennial
Type
Bulb or Corm or Tuber
Flowering Plants, Ornamental Plants, Shrub, Tree
Origin
Europe, Mediterranean, Northern Africa, Western Asia
Eastern Australia
Types
Not available
Not Available
Habitat
Damp shady woods, Hedgebanks, Mediterranean region
gardens, Grassland, Homesteads, Subtropical climates, tropical environments
USDA Hardiness Zone
Not Available
9-15
AHS Heat Zone
Not Available
Not Available
Habit
Clump-Forming
Oval or Rounded
Minimum Width
Not Available
Flower Color
White, Light Pink
Light Pink, Not Available, Pink
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Not Available
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green, Light Green, Not Available
Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green
Green, Not Available
Leaf Color in Fall
Several shades of Green
Green, Light Green, Not Available
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Strap shaped
Heart shaped, toothed with three to five lobes
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer, Late Summer, Winter, Late Winter
Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall, Indeterminate
Tolerances
Drought, Light Frost, Variety of soil types
Drought, Variety of soil types
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Divison, Seedlings, Seperation
Stem Cutting, Tip cutting, Vegetative Reproduction
Plant Maintenance
Low
Medium
Watering Requirements
Needs less watering
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
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
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
Bulb 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
Narcissus Bulb Fly, Slugs
Aphids, Mealybugs, Red spider mite, Scale, Thripes, Whiteflies
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Light Frost, Variety of soil types
Drought, Variety of soil types
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Fine
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Ants, Bees, pollinators
Bees, Butterflies, Hummingbirds
Allergy
Not Available
no allergic reactions
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Bouquets, Cottage Garden, Ground Cover, Showy Purposes
Beautification, Borders, Landscape Designing
Beauty Benefits
Anti-ageing
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
Alzheimer’s Disease
anti-inflammatory, Diuretic, Hair Loss, High blood pressure, Vitamin C
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Root
Flowers, Leaf Stalks, Leaves
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant
Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Alpine, Container, Cutflower, Lawns and Turf, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall, Wildflower
Container, Foundation, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Tropical
Botanical Name
Leucojum aestivum
Hibiscus splendens
Common Name
Leucojum, summer snowflake
Hollyhock Tree, Pink Cottonwood
In Hindi
Leucojum
Splendid Hibiscus
In German
Leucojum
Splendid Hibiscus
In French
Leucojum
Splendid Hibiscus
In Spanish
Leucojum
Hibiscus Splendid
In Greek
Leucojum
Splendid Hibiscus
In Portuguese
Leucojum
Hibiscus Splendid
In Polish
Leucojum
Splendid hibiskusa
In Latin
Leucojum
egregiam Hibiscus
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Liliaceae
Malvaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Not Available
Hibisceae
Subfamily
Amaryllidoideae
Malvoideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Leucojum and Splendid Hibiscus
Season and care of Leucojum and Splendid Hibiscus is important to know. While considering everything about Leucojum and Splendid Hibiscus Care, growing season is an essential factor. Leucojum season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Splendid Hibiscus season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Leucojum is Loam, Sand and for Splendid Hibiscus is Loam while the PH of soil for Leucojum is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Splendid Hibiscus is Neutral.
Leucojum and Splendid Hibiscus Physical Information
Leucojum and Splendid Hibiscus physical information is very important for comparison. Leucojum height is 7.60 cm and width Not Available whereas Splendid Hibiscus height is 600.00 cm and width 7.00 cm. The color specification of Leucojum and Splendid Hibiscus are as follows:
Leucojum flower color: White and Light Pink
Leucojum leaf color: Green
Splendid Hibiscus flower color: Light Pink, Not Available and Pink
- Splendid Hibiscus leaf color: GreenLight Green and Not Available
Care of Leucojum and Splendid Hibiscus
Care of Leucojum and Splendid Hibiscus include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Leucojum 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 Leucojum 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.