Life Span
Perennial
Annual and Perennial
Type
Palm or Cycad
Deciduous Shrub, Ornamental Plants, Shrub
Origin
Mexico
Not Available
Types
Not Available
Diana, Oiseau Bleu, Hamabo, Red Heart, Notwoodone, William R. Smith, Meehani, Woodbridge
Habitat
Cliffs, Rocky areas, shaded fields, shores
gardens
USDA Hardiness Zone
8-11
5-9
Sunset Zone
H1, 10, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
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
Habit
Upright/Erect
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Ivory
Dark Pink, Light Pink, Pink
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Black
Non Fruiting Plant
Leaf Color in Spring
Blue Green, Gray Green, Steel Blue, Silver, Gray
Green, Light Green, Yellow
Leaf Color in Summer
Blue Green, Gray Green, Steel Blue, Silver, Gray
Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Blue Green, Gray Green, Steel Blue, Silver, Gray
Yellow, Green, Pink
Leaf Color in Winter
White, Blue Green, Gray Green, Silver, Gray
Gold, Tan
Leaf Shape
Circular
Ovate and toothed
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam
The pH of Soil
Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Summer
Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall, Indeterminate
Tolerances
Drought
Drought, Variety of soil types
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Cuttings
Stem Cutting, Tip cutting, Vegetative Reproduction
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Keep the Soil well drained, Medium, 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
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
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
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
fungus, Rust aphids, Scale
Aphids, Mealybugs, Red spider mite, Scale, Thripes, Whiteflies
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought, Variety of soil types
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Bold
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Birds
Bees, Butterflies, Hummingbirds
Allergy
gastro-intestinal problems, Liver disease, Toxic
no allergic reactions
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Decorating walls, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
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
Astringent, Cancer, Diuretic, Expectorant, treating tumours
anti-inflammatory, Diuretic, Hair Loss, High blood pressure, Vitamin C
Part of Plant Used
Leaves, Seeds, Shoots
Flowers, Leaf Stalks, Leaves
Other Uses
Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for Landscaping
Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for fragrance
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Mixed Border, Tropical
Container, Foundation, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Tropical
Botanical Name
BRAHEA armata
Hibiscus syriacus
Common Name
Blue Hesper Palm, Mexican Blue Palm, Blue Fan Palm
Syrian ketmia, Rose mallow, St Joseph's rod, Shrub Althea
In Hindi
Mexican Blue Palm
Rose of Sharon Hibiscus
In German
Mexican Blue Palm
Rose von Sharon Hibiscus
In French
Palmier bleu du Mexique
Rose de Sharon Hibiscus
In Spanish
palma blanca
Rosa de Siria Hibiscus
In Greek
Mexican Blue Palm
Rose της Sharon Hibiscus
In Portuguese
Mexican Blue Palm
Rosa de Sharon Hibiscus
In Polish
Mexican Blue Palm
Rose of Sharon Hibiscus
In Latin
Mexican Blue Palm
Rose of Sharon Hibiscus
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Arecaceae
Malvaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Not Available
Malveae
Subfamily
Not Available
Malvoideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Not Available
Season and Care of Mexican Blue Palm and Rose of Sharon Hibiscus
Season and care of Mexican Blue Palm and Rose of Sharon Hibiscus is important to know. While considering everything about Mexican Blue Palm and Rose of Sharon Hibiscus Care, growing season is an essential factor. Mexican Blue Palm season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Rose of Sharon Hibiscus season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Mexican Blue Palm is Loam, Sand and for Rose of Sharon Hibiscus is Loam while the PH of soil for Mexican Blue Palm is Neutral, Alkaline and for Rose of Sharon Hibiscus is Neutral.
Mexican Blue Palm and Rose of Sharon Hibiscus Physical Information
Mexican Blue Palm and Rose of Sharon Hibiscus physical information is very important for comparison. Mexican Blue Palm height is 610.00 cm and width 370.00 cm whereas Rose of Sharon Hibiscus height is 400.00 cm and width 300.00 cm. The color specification of Mexican Blue Palm and Rose of Sharon Hibiscus are as follows:
Mexican Blue Palm flower color: Ivory
Mexican Blue Palm leaf color: Blue Green, Gray Green, Steel Blue, Silver and Gray
Rose of Sharon Hibiscus flower color: Dark Pink, Light Pink and Pink
- Rose of Sharon Hibiscus leaf color: Green, Light Green and Yellow
Care of Mexican Blue Palm and Rose of Sharon Hibiscus
Care of Mexican Blue Palm and Rose of Sharon Hibiscus include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Mexican Blue Palm pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Rose of Sharon 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 Blue Palm needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Rose of Sharon Hibiscus needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.