Life Span
Perennial
Annual and Perennial
Type
Needled or Scaled Evergreen
Flowering Plants, Ornamental Plants, Shrub, Tree
Origin
Southeastern United States
Eastern Australia
Types
Longleaf is a type of pine
Shrub
Habitat
Dry areas, Sandy areas
gardens, Grassland, Homesteads, Subtropical climates, tropical environments
USDA Hardiness Zone
8-10
9-15
Sunset Zone
7, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
21,22
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
-
Light Pink, Pink
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Light Green
Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Light Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Light Green
Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green, Light Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Needle like
Heart shaped, toothed with three to five lobes
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
-
Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall, Indeterminate
Tolerances
Drought
Drought, Variety of soil types
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Stem Cutting, Tip cutting, Vegetative Reproduction
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Requires regular 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
Adequately
Moderate
In Winter
Ample Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Neutral
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
No pruning needed in the early stages, Prune once the plant is tall enough
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, Phosphorous
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
Beetles, brown-spot needle blight
Aphids, Mealybugs, Red spider mite, Scale, Thripes, Whiteflies
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought, Variety of soil types
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Fine
Medium
Attracts
-
Bees, Butterflies, Hummingbirds
Aesthetic Uses
-
Beautification, Borders, Landscape Designing
Beauty Benefits
-
Hair Conditioner, Prevents greying of hair, Prevents Premature Baldness, Promotes Healthy Hair, Promotes healthy skin, Speed hair growth
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
-
anti-inflammatory, Diuretic, Hair Loss, High blood pressure, Vitamin C
Part of Plant Used
Stem
Flowers, Leaf Stalks, Leaves
Other Uses
Used in construction, Wood is used for making furniture
Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Shade Trees
Container, Foundation, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Tropical
Botanical Name
PINUS palustris
Hibiscus splendens
Common Name
Longleaf Pine
Hollyhock Tree, Pink Cottonwood
In Hindi
Longleaf Pine
Splendid Hibiscus
In German
Longleaf Pine
Splendid Hibiscus
In French
pin des marais
Splendid Hibiscus
In Spanish
pino de hoja larga
Hibiscus Splendid
In Greek
Longleaf πεύκο
Splendid Hibiscus
In Portuguese
Longleaf pinho
Hibiscus Splendid
In Polish
Longleaf sosna
Splendid hibiskusa
In Latin
longleaf pinus
egregiam Hibiscus
Phylum
Coniferophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Pinopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Pinaceae
Malvaceae
Clade
-
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Season and Care of Longleaf Pine and Splendid Hibiscus
Season and care of Longleaf Pine and Splendid Hibiscus is important to know. While considering everything about Longleaf Pine and Splendid Hibiscus Care, growing season is an essential factor. Longleaf Pine season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Splendid Hibiscus season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Longleaf Pine is Loam, Sand and for Splendid Hibiscus is Loam while the PH of soil for Longleaf Pine is Acidic, Neutral and for Splendid Hibiscus is Neutral.
Longleaf Pine and Splendid Hibiscus Physical Information
Longleaf Pine and Splendid Hibiscus physical information is very important for comparison. Longleaf Pine height is 1,520.00 cm and width 610.00 cm whereas Splendid Hibiscus height is 600.00 cm and width 7.00 cm. The color specification of Longleaf Pine and Splendid Hibiscus are as follows:
Longleaf Pine flower color:
Longleaf Pine leaf color: Green and Light Green
Splendid Hibiscus flower color: Light Pink and Pink
- Splendid Hibiscus leaf color: Green, Light Green
Care of Longleaf Pine and Splendid Hibiscus
Care of Longleaf Pine and Splendid Hibiscus include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Longleaf Pine pruning is done No pruning needed in the early stages and Prune once the plant is tall enough 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 Longleaf Pine needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Ample Water. Whereas, in summer Splendid Hibiscus needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.