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About Mexican Bamboo and Splendid Hibiscus

1 What is
1.1 Life Span
Perennial
Annual and Perennial
1.2 Type
Broadleaf Evergreen, Grass
Flowering Plants, Ornamental Plants, Shrub, Tree
1.3 Origin
Mexico
Eastern Australia
1.4 Types
Otatea acuminata ssp. acuminata, Otatea acuminata ssp. aztecorum, Otatea acuminata 'Dwarf'
Not Available
1.4.1 Number of Varieties
About Rice Plant
Not Available
Rank: N/A (Overall)
Not Available
Rank: N/A (Overall)
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1.5 Habitat
Subtropical climates, tropical environments
gardens, Grassland, Homesteads, Subtropical climates, tropical environments
1.6 USDA Hardiness Zone
9-12
9-15
1.7 AHS Heat Zone
10 - 7
Not Available
1.8 Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 9, 14, 15, 16, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
21,22
1.9 Habit
Weeping
Oval or Rounded
2 Information
2.1 Plant Size
2.1.1 Minimum Height
About American ..
240.00 cm
Rank: 78 (Overall)
600.00 cm
Rank: 55 (Overall)
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2.1.2 Minimum Width
About Flowering..
30.00 cm
Rank: 100 (Overall)
7.00 cm
Rank: 100 (Overall)
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2.2 Plant Color
2.2.1 Flower Color
Non Flowering Plant
Light Pink, Not Available, Pink
2.2.2 Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
2.2.3 Fruit Color
Non Fruiting Plant
Not Available
2.2.4 Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Yellow green
Green, Light Green, Not Available
2.2.5 Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green
Green, Not Available
2.2.6 Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Yellow green
Green, Light Green, Not Available
2.2.7 Leaf Color in Winter
Green, Yellow green
Light Green
2.3 Shape
2.3.1 Leaf Shape
Long linear and narrow
Heart shaped, toothed with three to five lobes
2.4 Thorns
1% Grass Plants Garden Plants have it !
No Hibiscus Garden Plants has it !
3 Season
3.1 Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
3.2 Growing Conditions
3.2.1 Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
3.2.2 Growth Rate
Fast
Medium
3.2.3 Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam
3.2.4 The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Neutral
3.2.5 Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
3.2.6 Bloom Time
Not Available
Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall, Indeterminate
3.2.7 Repeat Bloomer
17% Grass Plants Garden Plants have it !
All Hibiscus Garden Plants have it !
3.3 Tolerances
Drought
Drought, Variety of soil types
4 Care
4.1 Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Ground, Pot
4.2 How to Plant?
Divison
Stem Cutting, Tip cutting, Vegetative Reproduction
4.3 Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
4.4 Watering Plants
4.4.1 Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Never Over-water
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
4.4.2 In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
4.4.3 In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
4.4.4 In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
4.5 Soil
4.5.1 Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Neutral
4.5.2 Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam
4.5.3 Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
4.6 Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
4.7 Pruning
Prune every year, Prune to control growth, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
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
4.8 Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Requires high amount of nitrogen
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
4.9 Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Mealybugs
Aphids, Mealybugs, Red spider mite, Scale, Thripes, Whiteflies
4.10 Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought, Variety of soil types
5 Facts
5.1 Flowers
None
Showy
5.1.1 Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
5.2 Fruits
5.2.1 Showy Fruit
36% Grass Plants Garden Plants have it !
No Hibiscus Garden Plants has it !
5.2.2 Edible Fruit
5% Grass Plants Garden Plants have it !
No Hibiscus Garden Plants has it !
5.3 Fragrance
5.3.1 Fragrant Flower
3% Grass Plants Garden Plants have it !
No Hibiscus Garden Plants has it !
5.3.2 Fragrant Fruit
No Grass Plants Garden Plants has it !
No Hibiscus Garden Plants has it !
5.3.3 Fragrant Leaf
3% Grass Plants Garden Plants have it !
No Hibiscus Garden Plants has it !
5.3.4 Fragrant Bark/Stem
2% Grass Plants Garden Plants have it !
No Hibiscus Garden Plants has it !
5.4 Showy Foliage
66% Grass Plants Garden Plants have it !
No Hibiscus Garden Plants has it !
5.5 Showy Bark
10% Grass Plants Garden Plants have it !
No Hibiscus Garden Plants has it !
5.6 Foliage Texture
Fine
Medium
5.7 Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
5.8 Evergreen
3% Grass Plants Garden Plants have it !
No Hibiscus Garden Plants has it !
5.9 Invasive
18% Grass Plants Garden Plants have it !
No Hibiscus Garden Plants has it !
5.10 Self-Sowing
65% Grass Plants Garden Plants have it !
No Hibiscus Garden Plants has it !
5.11 Attracts
Mealybugs
Bees, Butterflies, Hummingbirds
5.12 Allergy
Skin irritation
no allergic reactions
6 Benefits
6.1 Uses
6.1.1 Aesthetic Uses
Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Beautification, Borders, Landscape Designing
6.1.2 Beauty Benefits
No Beauty Benefits
Hair Conditioner, Not Available, Prevents greying of hair, Prevents Premature Baldness, Promotes Healthy Hair, Promotes healthy skin, Speed hair growth
6.1.3 Edible Uses
40% Grass Plants Garden Plants have it !
67% Hibiscus Garden Plants have it !
6.1.4 Environmental Uses
Air purification, Windbreak
Air purification
6.2 Plant Benefits
6.2.1 Medicinal Uses
No Medicinal Use
anti-inflammatory, Diuretic, Hair Loss, High blood pressure, Vitamin C
6.2.2 Part of Plant Used
Whole plant
Flowers, Leaf Stalks, Leaves
6.2.3 Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant
Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant
6.3 Used As Indoor Plant
10% Grass Plants Garden Plants have it !
No Hibiscus Garden Plants has it !
6.4 Used As Outdoor Plant
All Grass Plants Garden Plants have it !
All Hibiscus Garden Plants have it !
6.5 Garden Design
Container, Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border, Tropical
Container, Foundation, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Tropical
7 Scientific Name
7.1 Botanical Name
OTATEA acuminata
Hibiscus splendens
7.2 Common Name
Clumping Bamboo, Mexican Weeping Bamboo
Hollyhock Tree, Pink Cottonwood
7.2.1 In Hindi
मैक्सिकन बांस
Splendid Hibiscus
7.2.2 In German
Mexican Bambus
Splendid Hibiscus
7.2.3 In French
Bamboo mexicaine
Splendid Hibiscus
7.2.4 In Spanish
bambú mexicana
Hibiscus Splendid
7.2.5 In Greek
Μεξικού μπαμπού
Splendid Hibiscus
7.2.6 In Portuguese
Bamboo Mexican
Hibiscus Splendid
7.2.7 In Polish
Mexican Bamboo
Splendid hibiskusa
7.2.8 In Latin
Mexicanus Bamboo
egregiam Hibiscus
8 Classification
8.1 Kingdom
Plantae
Plantae
8.2 Phylum
Not Available
Magnoliophyta
8.3 Class
Not Available
Magnoliopsida
8.4 Order
Poales
Malvales
8.5 Family
Poaceae
Malvaceae
8.6 Genus
Otatea
Hibiscus
8.7 Clade
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
8.8 Tribe
Not Available
Hibisceae
8.9 Subfamily
Not Available
Malvoideae
8.10 Number of Species
About Orchid
Not Available
Rank: N/A (Overall)
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Properties of Mexican Bamboo and Splendid Hibiscus

Wondering what are the properties of Mexican Bamboo and Splendid Hibiscus? We provide you with everything About Mexican Bamboo and Splendid Hibiscus. Mexican Bamboo doesn't have thorns and Splendid Hibiscus doesn't have thorns. Also Mexican Bamboo does not have fragrant flowers. Mexican Bamboo has allergic reactions like Skin irritation and Splendid Hibiscus has allergic reactions like Skin irritation. Compare all the properties and characteristics of these two plants. Find out which of these plant can be used as indoor plant. If you are interested to decorate your house and garden, find out aesthetic uses, compare them and select the plant which will beautify your surrounding. Along with beautification, try comparing medicinal and edible uses of Mexican Bamboo and Splendid Hibiscus and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.

Season and Care of Mexican Bamboo and Splendid Hibiscus

Season and care of Mexican Bamboo and Splendid Hibiscus is important to know. While considering everything about Mexican Bamboo and Splendid Hibiscus Care, growing season is an essential factor. Mexican Bamboo season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Splendid Hibiscus season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Mexican Bamboo is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Splendid Hibiscus is Loam while the PH of soil for Mexican Bamboo is Acidic, Neutral and for Splendid Hibiscus is Neutral.

Mexican Bamboo and Splendid Hibiscus Physical Information

Mexican Bamboo and Splendid Hibiscus physical information is very important for comparison. Mexican Bamboo height is 240.00 cm and width 30.00 cm whereas Splendid Hibiscus height is 600.00 cm and width 7.00 cm. The color specification of Mexican Bamboo and Splendid Hibiscus are as follows:

  • Mexican Bamboo flower color: Non Flowering Plant

  • Mexican Bamboo leaf color: Green and Yellow green

  • Splendid Hibiscus flower color: Light Pink, Not Available and Pink

  • Splendid Hibiscus leaf color: GreenLight Green and Not Available

Care of Mexican Bamboo and Splendid Hibiscus

Care of Mexican Bamboo and Splendid Hibiscus include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Mexican Bamboo pruning is done Prune every year, Prune to control growth and Remove dead or diseased plant parts 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 Mexican Bamboo 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.