Life Span
Annual
Perennial
Types
Not Available
Not available
Habitat
Cultivated Beds, Fields, Waste areas
subtropical regions, Temperate Regions, Tropical regions, Warmer regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
Not Available
9-11
Sunset Zone
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
H1, H2, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Vining/Climbing
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Yellow
Blue, Purple, Blue Violet
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Not Available
Fruit Color
Yellow, Green, Yellow green, Light Green
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Light Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Palmate
Irregular
Plant Season
Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun
Type of Soil
Loam
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
Indeterminate
Tolerances
Drought
Not Available
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
reseeds, Seedlings
Seedlings, Semi-hardwood cuttings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Keep the ground moist but not water-logged, Over-watering can cause leaf problems or root diseases, Requires regular watering
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water, Requires regular watering
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Bacterial fruit blotch, Cabbage looper, Cucumber mosaic, Cutworms, Red blotch
Red blotch, Rust aphids
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Not Available
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Not Available
Butterflies, Flying insects, Hummingbirds, Insects
Allergy
Not Available
Not Available
Aesthetic Uses
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Borders, Showy Purposes, small hedge
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Nutrients, Vitamin C
High blood pressure, lowering blood pressure
Part of Plant Used
Fruits
Flowers, Leaves
Other Uses
Used As Food
Decoration Purposes
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edible, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Herb / Vegetable, Vine
Container, Feature Plant, Hedges, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall
Botanical Name
CUCUMIS melo 'Lambkin'
ALYOGYNE huegelii 'Monle'
Common Name
Christmas Melon, Piel de Sapo
Blue Hibiscus, Purple Delight Blue Hibiscus
In Hindi
Piel de sapo
Blue Hibiscus
In German
Piel de sapo
Blauer Hibiskus Baum
In French
Piel de sapo
Bleu Hibiscus Arbre
In Spanish
Piel de sapo
Azul árbol del hibisco
In Greek
Piel de sapo
Μπλε Hibiscus Tree
In Portuguese
Piel de sapo
Árvore azul do hibiscus
In Polish
Piel de sapo
Niebieski Hibiscus Drzewo
In Latin
Piel de sapo
Hibiscus lignum blue
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Cucurbitaceae
Malvaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Benincaseae
Hibisceae
Subfamily
Cucurbitoideae
Malvoideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Not Available
Season and Care of Piel de Sapo and Blue Hibiscus
Season and care of Piel de Sapo and Blue Hibiscus is important to know. While considering everything about Piel de Sapo and Blue Hibiscus Care, growing season is an essential factor. Piel de Sapo season is Summer and Fall and Blue Hibiscus season is Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Piel de Sapo is Loam and for Blue Hibiscus is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Piel de Sapo is Neutral and for Blue Hibiscus is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Piel de Sapo and Blue Hibiscus Physical Information
Piel de Sapo and Blue Hibiscus physical information is very important for comparison. Piel de Sapo height is 20.30 cm and width 150.00 cm whereas Blue Hibiscus height is 120.00 cm and width 120.00 cm. The color specification of Piel de Sapo and Blue Hibiscus are as follows:
Piel de Sapo flower color: Yellow
Piel de Sapo leaf color: Green and Light Green
Blue Hibiscus flower color: Blue, Purple and Blue Violet
- Blue Hibiscus leaf color: Dark Green
Care of Piel de Sapo and Blue Hibiscus
Care of Piel de Sapo and Blue Hibiscus include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Piel de Sapo pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Blue Hibiscus pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Piel de Sapo needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Blue Hibiscus needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.