Life Span
Annual and Perennial
Annual and Perennial
Type
Broadleaf Evergreen
Broadleaf Evergreen
Origin
Africa, Southern Africa
Not Available
Types
Drakensberg sugarbush, Clanwilliam sugarbush, The Wagon tree
Hibiscus Luna Pink Swirl
Hibiscus Luna Red
Hibiscus Luna White
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Subtropical climates, Tropical regions
gardens, Grassland, Homesteads, Subtropical climates, tropical environments
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-11
9-15
AHS Heat Zone
12-8
Not Available
Sunset Zone
H1, 22, 23, 24
21,22
Habit
Not Available
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
Not Available
Light Pink, Pink, White
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Not Available
Non Fruiting Plant, Peach, White, Yellow
Leaf Color in Spring
Not Available
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
Egg-shaped
Ovate
Plant Season
Fall, Spring
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Not Available
Medium
The pH of Soil
Acidic
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Not Available
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
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Stem Cutting, Tip cutting, Vegetative Reproduction
Plant Maintenance
Low
Medium
Watering Requirements
Requires a lot of 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 Type
Loam, Sand
Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Pinch Tips, Remove branches, 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
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
Showy Fruit
Not Available
No
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
Not Available
Glossy
Invasive
Not Available
No
Self-Sowing
Not Available
No
Attracts
Flying insects, Insects
Bees, Butterflies, Hummingbirds
Allergy
Not Available
no allergic reactions
Aesthetic Uses
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
Edible Uses
Insignificant
Yes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Cough, Diarrhea, Stomach Ulcers
anti-inflammatory, Diuretic, Hair Loss, High blood pressure, Vitamin C
Part of Plant Used
Flowers
Flowers, Leaf Stalks, Leaves
Other Uses
Used for its medicinal properties
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
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Cutflower, Feature Plant, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall
Container, Foundation, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Tropical
Botanical Name
PROTEA
Hibiscus moscheutos
Common Name
Protea, Waboom, Wagon Tree
Luna Rose, Common Rose Mallow, Common Swamp Mallow
In Hindi
Protea plant
हिबिस्कुस लूना गुलाब
In German
Protea Pflanze
Hibiscus Luna Rose
In French
usine de Protea
Hibiscus Luna Rose
In Spanish
planta de protea
Hibiscus Luna Rose
In Greek
φυτό Protea
Hibiscus Luna Rose
In Portuguese
planta Protea
Hibiscus Luna Rose
In Polish
Protea roślin
Hibiscus Luna Rose
In Latin
Protea herba
Hibiscus rosa Luna
Phylum
Vascular plant
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Proteaceae
Malvaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Subfamily
Proteoideae
Malvoideae
Season and Care of Protea and Hibiscus Luna Rose
Season and care of Protea and Hibiscus Luna Rose is important to know. While considering everything about Protea and Hibiscus Luna Rose Care, growing season is an essential factor. Protea season is Fall and Spring and Hibiscus Luna Rose season is Fall and Spring. The type of soil for Protea is Clay and for Hibiscus Luna Rose is Loam while the PH of soil for Protea is Acidic and for Hibiscus Luna Rose is Neutral.
Protea and Hibiscus Luna Rose Physical Information
Protea and Hibiscus Luna Rose physical information is very important for comparison. Protea height is 91.44 cm and width 91.44 cm whereas Hibiscus Luna Rose height is 600.00 cm and width 60.00 cm. The color specification of Protea and Hibiscus Luna Rose are as follows:
Protea flower color: Not Available
Protea leaf color: Not Available
Hibiscus Luna Rose flower color: Light Pink, Pink and White
- Hibiscus Luna Rose leaf color: Dark Green
Care of Protea and Hibiscus Luna Rose
Care of Protea and Hibiscus Luna Rose include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Protea pruning is done Pinch Tips, Remove branches, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Hibiscus Luna Rose 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 Protea needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Hibiscus Luna Rose needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.