Life Span
Perennial
Annual and Perennial
Type
Palm or Cycad
Broadleaf Evergreen
Types
Coconut and Dates
Not Available
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
tropical environments
gardens, Grassland, Homesteads, Subtropical climates, tropical environments
USDA Hardiness Zone
Not Available
9-15
AHS Heat Zone
Not Available
Not Available
Sunset Zone
Not available
21,22
Habit
Upright/Erect
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
White, Yellow
Yellow, Red, Dark Red
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Orange, Orange Red
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Brown
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Not Available
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Not Available
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Dark Green
Leaf Shape
feather-shaped
Ovate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Bright Indirect Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Not Available
Medium
Type of Soil
Light, Loose, Moist
Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
All year
Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall, Indeterminate
Repeat Bloomer
Not Available
Yes
Tolerances
Not Available
Drought, Variety of soil types
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Rooted stem cutting, Seedlings
Stem Cutting, Tip cutting, Vegetative Reproduction
Plant Maintenance
Low
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Needs 2-3 times watering per week, Water daily during growing season
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
Less Watering
Average Water
Soil Type
Not Available
Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Not Available
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove old, faded fronds
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
Boron, EDTA iron, Maganese, Magnesium, Nitrogen, Potassium
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
Red blotch
Aphids, Mealybugs, Red spider mite, Scale, Thripes, Whiteflies
Plant Tolerance
Not Available
Drought, Variety of soil types
Flower Petal Number
Not Available
Single
Edible Fruit
Not Available
No
Fragrant Flower
Not Available
No
Fragrant Fruit
Not Available
No
Fragrant Leaf
Not Available
No
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Not Available
No
Showy Foliage
Not Available
No
Showy Bark
Not Available
No
Foliage Texture
Not Available
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Invasive
Not Available
No
Self-Sowing
Not Available
No
Attracts
Bees, Bugs, Insects, Mice, Rats, Rodents
Bees, Butterflies, Hummingbirds
Allergy
Asthma, Rhinitis
no allergic reactions
Aesthetic Uses
Decorating walls, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Beautification, Borders, Landscape Designing
Beauty Benefits
Making cosmetics
Hair Conditioner, Not Available, Prevents greying of hair, Prevents Premature Baldness, Promotes Healthy Hair, Promotes healthy skin, Speed hair growth
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Shadow Tree
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Aging, Brain disease, Cancer, Cyanide Poisoning, High blood pressure, High cholestrol, Malaria, Metabolic disorders, Vitamin A, Weight loss
anti-inflammatory, Diuretic, Hair Loss, High blood pressure, Vitamin C
Part of Plant Used
Fruits, Leaves, Tree trunks
Flowers, Leaf Stalks, Leaves
Other Uses
Biodiesel, For making oil, Jelly, Sometimes used for making wine, Used in salads, Wax
Culinary use, Employed in herbal medicine, Jam, Jelly, Making Shampoo, Oil is used for aromatherapy, Oil is used in perfume, soaps, creams, etc., Showy Purposes, Traditional medicine, Use in Chinese herbology, Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for bedding in gardens, Used for fragrance, Used for its medicinal properties, Used in making beverages, Used in paper industry, Used in salads, Used to make hair tonic
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Tropical
Container, Foundation, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Tropical
Botanical Name
ARCHONTOPHOENIX
HIBISCUS rosa-sinensis 'Lillikoi Yellow'
Common Name
Palm
China rose
In Hindi
Palm
गुड़हल, जवा कुसुम
In German
Palme
Tropical Hibiscus
In French
Paume
Hibiscus Tropical
In Spanish
Palma
hibisco tropical
In Greek
Παλάμη
τροπική Hibiscus
In Portuguese
Palma
Hibiscus tropical
In Polish
Palma
Tropical Hibiscus
In Latin
Vero
Tropical Hibiscus
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Arecaceae
Malvaceae
Genus
Archontophoenix
Hibiscus
Clade
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Subfamily
Arecoideae
Malvoideae
Season and Care of Palm Tree and Chinese hibiscus
Season and care of Palm Tree and Chinese hibiscus is important to know. While considering everything about Palm Tree and Chinese hibiscus Care, growing season is an essential factor. Palm Tree season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Chinese hibiscus season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Palm Tree is Light, Loose, Moist and for Chinese hibiscus is Loam while the PH of soil for Palm Tree is Acidic and for Chinese hibiscus is Neutral.
Palm Tree and Chinese hibiscus Physical Information
Palm Tree and Chinese hibiscus physical information is very important for comparison. Palm Tree height is 450.00 cm and width 300.00 cm whereas Chinese hibiscus height is 600.00 cm and width 60.00 cm. The color specification of Palm Tree and Chinese hibiscus are as follows:
Palm Tree flower color: White and Yellow
Palm Tree leaf color: Brown
Chinese hibiscus flower color: Yellow, Red and Dark Red
- Chinese hibiscus leaf color: Dark Green
Care of Palm Tree and Chinese hibiscus
Care of Palm Tree and Chinese hibiscus include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Palm Tree pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves and Remove old, faded fronds and Chinese 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 Palm Tree needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Less Watering. Whereas, in summer Chinese hibiscus needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.