Life Span
Biennial
Annual and Perennial
Type
Flowering Plants, Grass, Herbs
Broadleaf Evergreen
Origin
Southwestern United States, Mexico
Not Available
Types
'Balboa White' lisianthus, 'Forever Blue' lisianthus, 'Forever White' lisianthus, 'Lisa Pink' lisianthus
Hibiscus Luna Pink Swirl
Hibiscus Luna Red
Hibiscus Luna White
Habitat
Grassland, Warmer regions
gardens, Grassland, Homesteads, Subtropical climates, tropical environments
USDA Hardiness Zone
8-11
9-15
AHS Heat Zone
12-1
Not Available
Sunset Zone
1a, 1b, 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
Upright/Erect
Oval or Rounded
Minimum Height
Not Available
Minimum Width
Not Available
Flower Color
White, Blue, Pink, Lavender, Blue Violet
Light Pink, Pink, White
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Not Available
Non Fruiting Plant, Peach, White, Yellow
Leaf Color in Spring
Gray Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Gray Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Gray Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Gray Green
Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Succulent
Ovate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam
The pH of Soil
Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer
Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall, Indeterminate
Tolerances
Not Available
Drought, Variety of soil types
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Stem Cutting, Tip cutting, Vegetative Reproduction
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Form a Soil ring to water efficiently, It cannot sustain wet-feet, Keep the ground moist but not water-logged, Use Mulches to help prevent water loss during hot and windy weather, Water twice a day in the initial period
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
Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Cut or pinch the stems, Prune ocassionally, Remove dead or diseased plant parts, Remove deadheads
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
Botrytis Blight, Cercospora leaf spot, Cucumber mosaic, Curvularia blotch, Downy mildew, Fusarium stem rot, Fusarium wilt, Impatiens necrotic spot, Lisianthus necrosis, Phyllosticta leaf spot, Pythium root rot, Rhizoctonia stem rot, Sclerophoma stem blight, Tobacco mosaic
Aphids, Mealybugs, Red spider mite, Scale, Thripes, Whiteflies
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought, Variety of soil types
Flower Petal Number
Single, Double, Semi-Double
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Bees, Butterflies
Bees, Butterflies, Hummingbirds
Allergy
Chest tightness, Diarrhea, Dizziness, Nausea, Vomiting
no allergic reactions
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Bouquets, Showy Purposes, Used for decorating walls, fences, gates, hedges, etc.
Beautification, Borders, Landscape Designing
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
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
Not Available
anti-inflammatory, Diuretic, Hair Loss, High blood pressure, Vitamin C
Part of Plant Used
Flowers
Flowers, Leaf Stalks, Leaves
Other Uses
Showy Purposes, Used for fragrance
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
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Bedding Plant, Container, Cutflower, Mixed Border, Wildflower
Container, Foundation, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Tropical
Botanical Name
EUSTOMA grandiflorum
Hibiscus moscheutos
Common Name
Lisianthus
Luna Rose, Common Rose Mallow, Common Swamp Mallow
In Hindi
Lisianthus
हिबिस्कुस लूना गुलाब
In German
Lisianthus
Hibiscus Luna Rose
In French
Lisianthus
Hibiscus Luna Rose
In Spanish
Lisianthus
Hibiscus Luna Rose
In Greek
Lisianthus
Hibiscus Luna Rose
In Portuguese
Lisianthus
Hibiscus Luna Rose
In Polish
Eustoma
Hibiscus Luna Rose
In Latin
Lisianthus
Hibiscus rosa Luna
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Gentianales
Malvales
Family
Gentianaceae
Malvaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Not Available
Hibisceae
Subfamily
Not Available
Malvoideae
Season and Care of Lisianthus and Hibiscus Luna Rose
Season and care of Lisianthus and Hibiscus Luna Rose is important to know. While considering everything about Lisianthus and Hibiscus Luna Rose Care, growing season is an essential factor. Lisianthus season is Spring and Summer and Hibiscus Luna Rose season is Spring and Summer. The type of soil for Lisianthus is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Hibiscus Luna Rose is Loam while the PH of soil for Lisianthus is Neutral, Alkaline and for Hibiscus Luna Rose is Neutral.
Lisianthus and Hibiscus Luna Rose Physical Information
Lisianthus and Hibiscus Luna Rose physical information is very important for comparison. Lisianthus height is Not Available and width Not Available whereas Hibiscus Luna Rose height is 600.00 cm and width 60.00 cm. The color specification of Lisianthus and Hibiscus Luna Rose are as follows:
Lisianthus flower color: White, Blue, Pink, Lavender and Blue Violet
Lisianthus leaf color: Gray Green
Hibiscus Luna Rose flower color: Light Pink, Pink and White
- Hibiscus Luna Rose leaf color: Dark Green
Care of Lisianthus and Hibiscus Luna Rose
Care of Lisianthus and Hibiscus Luna Rose include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Lisianthus pruning is done Cut or pinch the stems, Prune ocassionally, Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Remove deadheads 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 Lisianthus needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Hibiscus Luna Rose needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.