Life Span
Perennial
Annual and Perennial
Type
Tree
Deciduous Shrub, Ornamental Plants, Shrub
Origin
Asia, Caribbean, Central America
Not Available
Types
Not Available
Diana, Oiseau Bleu, Hamabo, Red Heart, Notwoodone, William R. Smith, Meehani, Woodbridge
Habitat
secondary forest, Tropical Forests
gardens
USDA Hardiness Zone
3-8
5-9
Sunset Zone
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17
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
Pyramidal
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Light Yellow
Dark Pink, Light Pink, Pink
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Gray Green, Sandy Brown
Non Fruiting Plant
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green, Light Green, Yellow
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Yellow, Light Yellow, Yellow green, Sandy Brown, Ivory
Yellow, Green, Pink
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Gold, Tan
Leaf Shape
Lanceolate
Ovate and toothed
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam
Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Summer
Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall, Indeterminate
Tolerances
Pollution, Drought
Drought, Variety of soil types
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Grafting, Seedlings
Stem Cutting, Tip cutting, Vegetative Reproduction
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs
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
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral
Soil Type
Clay, Loam
Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Prune in the growing season, pruning needed for strong structure, Remove dead branches
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, Compost, High phosphorus
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
Aphids, Downy mildew, Leaf rust, Mites, Squirrels
Aphids, Mealybugs, Red spider mite, Scale, Thripes, Whiteflies
Plant Tolerance
Salt and Soil Compaction, Sun
Drought, Variety of soil types
Flowers
Insignificant
Showy
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Attracts
Butterflies, Hummingbirds, Not Available, Squirrels
Bees, Butterflies, Hummingbirds
Allergy
Nausea, Vomiting
no allergic reactions
Aesthetic Uses
Not Available
Beautification, Borders, Landscape Designing
Beauty Benefits
Anti-ageing, Maintains teeth healthy, Remove blemishes
Hair Conditioner, Not Available, Prevents greying of hair, Prevents Premature Baldness, Promotes Healthy Hair, Promotes healthy skin, Speed hair growth
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Food for animals, Food for birds, Shelter for wildlife
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Antibiotic, anti-cancer, Anti-oxidant, Cardiovascular problems, Diarrhea, Fever, Improve heart health
anti-inflammatory, Diuretic, Hair Loss, High blood pressure, Vitamin C
Part of Plant Used
Fruits
Flowers, Leaf Stalks, Leaves
Other Uses
Culinary use, Grown for shade, Oil is used in perfume, soaps, creams, etc., Used for its medicinal properties
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, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Shade Trees
Container, Foundation, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Tropical
Botanical Name
Annona reticulate
Hibiscus syriacus
Common Name
wild-sweetsop, bullock's-heart, ox-heart
Syrian ketmia, Rose mallow, St Joseph's rod, Shrub Althea
In Hindi
ramphal
Rose of Sharon Hibiscus
In German
Netzannone
Rose von Sharon Hibiscus
In French
cachiman, cœur de bœuf
Rose de Sharon Hibiscus
In Spanish
Annona reticulata
Rosa de Siria Hibiscus
In Greek
Ramphal
Rose της Sharon Hibiscus
In Portuguese
coração-de-boi
Rosa de Sharon Hibiscus
In Polish
Flaszowiec siatkowaty
Rose of Sharon Hibiscus
In Latin
Ramphal
Rose of Sharon Hibiscus
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Magnoliales
Malvales
Family
Tiliaceae
Malvaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Magnoliids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Subfamily
Annonoideae
Malvoideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Ramphal and Rose of Sharon Hibiscus
Season and care of Ramphal and Rose of Sharon Hibiscus is important to know. While considering everything about Ramphal and Rose of Sharon Hibiscus Care, growing season is an essential factor. Ramphal season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Rose of Sharon Hibiscus season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Ramphal is Clay, Loam and for Rose of Sharon Hibiscus is Loam while the PH of soil for Ramphal is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Rose of Sharon Hibiscus is Neutral.
Ramphal and Rose of Sharon Hibiscus Physical Information
Ramphal and Rose of Sharon Hibiscus physical information is very important for comparison. Ramphal height is 1,220.00 cm and width 760.00 cm whereas Rose of Sharon Hibiscus height is 400.00 cm and width 300.00 cm. The color specification of Ramphal and Rose of Sharon Hibiscus are as follows:
Ramphal flower color: Light Yellow
Ramphal leaf color: Green
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 Ramphal and Rose of Sharon Hibiscus
Care of Ramphal and Rose of Sharon Hibiscus include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Ramphal pruning is done Prune in the growing season, pruning needed for strong structure and Remove dead branches 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 Ramphal 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.