Life Span
Perennial
Annual and Perennial
Type
Fruit
Flowering Plants, Ornamental Plants, Shrub, Tree
Origin
Southeastern Asia, India, China
Eastern Australia
Types
Louisiana sweet orange is a type of sweet orange which is a type of oranges
Not Available
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Dry areas, Warmer regions
gardens, Grassland, Homesteads, Subtropical climates, tropical environments
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-11
9-15
AHS Heat Zone
10-9
Not Available
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
21,22
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
White, Red, Purple
Light Pink, Not Available, Pink
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Green, Orange
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green
Green, Light Green, Not Available
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Green, Not Available
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
Green, Light Green, Not Available
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Ovate
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, Alkaline
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Spring, Late Winter
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 Cutting, Tip cutting, Vegetative Reproduction
Plant Maintenance
High
Medium
Watering Requirements
Reduce watering during fall, 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
Average Water, Ample Water
Lots of watering
In Spring
Adequately
Moderate
In Winter
Alternate Days
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Prune to stimulate growth, 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
fertilize every 2-3 weeks while growing, fertilize in growing season, fertilize in spring
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, Caterpillars, Mealybugs, Mites, Rust, Scale, Spider mites, Whiteflies
Aphids, Mealybugs, Red spider mite, Scale, Thripes, Whiteflies
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought, Variety of soil types
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
No
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Attracts
Birds, Butterflies
Bees, Butterflies, Hummingbirds
Allergy
Not Available
no allergic reactions
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Beautification, Borders, Landscape Designing
Beauty Benefits
Improve hair condition, Improve skin condition, Making cosmetics, Removes dandruff
Hair Conditioner, Not Available, Prevents greying of hair, Prevents Premature Baldness, Promotes Healthy Hair, Promotes healthy skin, Speed hair growth
Environmental Uses
Not Available
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Vitamin C
anti-inflammatory, Diuretic, Hair Loss, High blood pressure, Vitamin C
Part of Plant Used
Fruits
Flowers, Leaf Stalks, Leaves
Other Uses
Used As Food
Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Edible, Feature Plant, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Hedges, Screening / Wind Break, Topiary / Bonsai / Espalier, Tropical
Container, Foundation, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Tropical
Botanical Name
CITRUS sinensis 'Louisiana Sweet'
Hibiscus splendens
Common Name
Louisiana Sweet Orange, Orange
Hollyhock Tree, Pink Cottonwood
In Hindi
Lousiana नारंगी
Splendid Hibiscus
In German
Lousiana Orange
Splendid Hibiscus
In French
Lousiana d'orange
Splendid Hibiscus
In Spanish
Lousiana naranja
Hibiscus Splendid
In Greek
Lousiana πορτοκαλί
Splendid Hibiscus
In Portuguese
Lousiana laranja
Hibiscus Splendid
In Polish
Lousiana pomarańczowy
Splendid hibiskusa
In Latin
louisiana aurantiaco
egregiam Hibiscus
Phylum
Not Available
Magnoliophyta
Class
Not Available
Magnoliopsida
Family
Rutaceae
Malvaceae
Clade
Not Available
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Not Available
Hibisceae
Subfamily
Not Available
Malvoideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Not Available
Season and Care of Louisiana Orange and Splendid Hibiscus
Season and care of Louisiana Orange and Splendid Hibiscus is important to know. While considering everything about Louisiana Orange and Splendid Hibiscus Care, growing season is an essential factor. Louisiana Orange season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Splendid Hibiscus season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Louisiana Orange is Loam, Sand and for Splendid Hibiscus is Loam while the PH of soil for Louisiana Orange is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Splendid Hibiscus is Neutral.
Louisiana Orange and Splendid Hibiscus Physical Information
Louisiana Orange and Splendid Hibiscus physical information is very important for comparison. Louisiana Orange height is 460.00 cm and width 300.00 cm whereas Splendid Hibiscus height is 600.00 cm and width 7.00 cm. The color specification of Louisiana Orange and Splendid Hibiscus are as follows:
Louisiana Orange flower color: White, Red and Purple
Louisiana Orange leaf color: Dark Green
Splendid Hibiscus flower color: Light Pink, Not Available and Pink
- Splendid Hibiscus leaf color: GreenLight Green and Not Available
Care of Louisiana Orange and Splendid Hibiscus
Care of Louisiana Orange and Splendid Hibiscus include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Louisiana Orange pruning is done Prune to stimulate growth 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 Louisiana Orange needs Average Water, Ample Water and in winter, it needs Alternate Days. Whereas, in summer Splendid Hibiscus needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.