About Muscadine and Splendid Hibiscus

Muscadine

Splendid Hibiscus

About Splendid Hibiscus and Muscadine

What is

Life Span

Perennial

Annual and Perennial

Type

Fruit

Flowering Plants, Ornamental Plants, Shrub, Tree

Origin

Southeastern United States, Mexico

Eastern Australia

Types

Not available

Not Available

Habitat

Lowland, sand dunes, Upland

gardens, Grassland, Homesteads, Subtropical climates, tropical environments

USDA Hardiness Zone

6-10

9-15

AHS Heat Zone

11-6

Not Available

Sunset Zone

Not Available

21,22

Habit

Vining/Climbing

Oval or Rounded

Information

Plant Size

Minimum Height

Not Available

600.00 cm

99+

Minimum Width

910.00 cm

7.00 cm

99+

Plant Color

Flower Color

White, Green

Light Pink, Not Available, Pink

Flower Color Modifier

Bicolor

Fruit Color

Green, Burgundy, Plum, Bronze, Brown

Not Available

Leaf Color in Spring

Green

Green, Light Green, Not Available

Leaf Color in Summer

Green

Green, Not Available

Leaf Color in Fall

Green, Gold, Tan

Green, Light Green, Not Available

Leaf Color in Winter

Light Green

Shape

Leaf Shape

V-Shaped

Heart shaped, toothed with three to five lobes

Thorns

Season

Plant Season

Spring, Summer, Fall

Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter

Growing Conditions

Sunlight

Full Sun, Partial Sun

Growth Rate

Fast

Medium

Type of Soil

Clay, Loam, Sand

Loam

The pH of Soil

Acidic, Neutral

Neutral

Soil Drainage

Well drained

Bloom Time

Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer

Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall, Indeterminate

Repeat Bloomer

Yes

Tolerances

Pests and diseases, Shade areas

Drought, Variety of soil types

Care

Where to Plant?

Ground, Pot

How to Plant?

Layering, Seedlings

Stem Cutting, Tip cutting, Vegetative Reproduction

Plant Maintenance

Medium

Watering Plants

Watering Requirements

Requires regular watering, Water during dry weather

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

In Spring

Moderate

In Winter

Average Water

Soil

Soil pH

Acidic, Neutral

Neutral

Soil Type

Clay, Loam, Sand

Loam

Soil Drainage Capacity

Well drained

Sun Exposure

Full Sun, Partial Sun

Pruning

Remove branches that rub together, 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

Apply 10-10-10 amount, Apply N-P-K, 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

Pests and Diseases

Leaf spot, Nematodes, Powdery mildew

Aphids, Mealybugs, Red spider mite, Scale, Thripes, Whiteflies

Plant Tolerance

Pests and diseases, Shade areas

Drought, Variety of soil types

Facts

Flowers

Insignificant

Showy

Flower Petal Number

Single

Fruits

Showy Fruit

Yes

Edible Fruit

Yes

Fragrance

Fragrant Flower

Fragrant Fruit

Yes

Fragrant Leaf

Fragrant Bark/Stem

Showy Foliage

Showy Bark

Foliage Texture

Medium

Foliage Sheen

Glossy

Evergreen

Invasive

Sometimes

Self-Sowing

Yes

Attracts

Birds

Bees, Butterflies, Hummingbirds

Allergy

Not Available

no allergic reactions

Benefits

Uses

Aesthetic Uses

Beautification

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

Edible Uses

Yes

Environmental Uses

Agroforestry

Air purification

Plant Benefits

Medicinal Uses

anti-inflammatory, Anti-oxidant

anti-inflammatory, Diuretic, Hair Loss, High blood pressure, Vitamin C

Part of Plant Used

Fruits, Leaves

Flowers, Leaf Stalks, Leaves

Other Uses

Sometimes used for making wine, Used to make juice, Used to make yellow dye

Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant

Used As Indoor Plant

Used As Outdoor Plant

Yes

Garden Design

Edible, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Rock Garden / Wall, Screening / Wind Break, Topiary / Bonsai / Espalier, Vine

Container, Foundation, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Tropical

Scientific Name

Botanical Name

VITIS rotundifolia

Hibiscus splendens

Common Name

Muscadine

Hollyhock Tree, Pink Cottonwood

In Hindi

Muscadine

Splendid Hibiscus

In German

Muscadine

Splendid Hibiscus

In French

Muscadine

Splendid Hibiscus

In Spanish

Muscadine

Hibiscus Splendid

In Greek

μοσχοστάφυλο

Splendid Hibiscus

In Portuguese

Muscadine

Hibiscus Splendid

In Polish

Muscadine

Splendid hibiskusa

In Latin

Muscadine

egregiam Hibiscus

Classification

Kingdom

Plantae

Phylum

Magnoliophyta

Class

Magnoliopsida

Order

Rhamnales

Malvales

Family

Vitaceae

Malvaceae

Genus

Vitis

Hibiscus

Clade

Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids

Tribe

Not Available

Hibisceae

Subfamily

Not Available

Malvoideae

Number of Species

99+

Not Available

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Properties of Muscadine and Splendid Hibiscus

Wondering what are the properties of Muscadine and Splendid Hibiscus? We provide you with everything About Muscadine and Splendid Hibiscus. Muscadine doesn't have thorns and Splendid Hibiscus doesn't have thorns. Also Muscadine does not have fragrant flowers. Muscadine has allergic reactions like Not Available and Splendid Hibiscus has allergic reactions like Not Available. 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 Muscadine and Splendid Hibiscus and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.

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Season and Care of Muscadine and Splendid Hibiscus

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

Muscadine and Splendid Hibiscus Physical Information

Muscadine and Splendid Hibiscus physical information is very important for comparison. Muscadine height is Not Available and width 910.00 cm whereas Splendid Hibiscus height is 600.00 cm and width 7.00 cm. The color specification of Muscadine and Splendid Hibiscus are as follows:

Muscadine flower color: White and Green
Muscadine leaf color: Green
Splendid Hibiscus flower color: Light Pink, Not Available and Pink
Splendid Hibiscus leaf color: GreenLight Green and Not Available

Care of Muscadine and Splendid Hibiscus

Care of Muscadine and Splendid Hibiscus include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Muscadine pruning is done Remove branches that rub together, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches 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 Muscadine 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.