Life Span
Annual and Perennial
Perennial
Type
Deciduous Shrub, Ornamental Plants, Shrub
Palm or Cycad
Origin
Not Available
Australia
Types
Diana, Oiseau Bleu, Hamabo, Red Heart, Notwoodone, William R. Smith, Meehani, Woodbridge
Walsch River Palm
King Palm
Myola King Palm
Purple Crown Shaft King Palm
Peach River Palm
Habitat
gardens
Coastal Mountains, Coastal Regions, gardens, Suburban areas
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-9
10-14
AHS Heat Zone
9 - 1
12-10
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, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Upright/Erect
Arching/Fountain-shaped
Flower Color
Dark Pink, Light Pink, Pink
White, Yellow, Lavender
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Non Fruiting Plant
Red
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Light Green, Yellow
Green, Silver
Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green
Green, Silver
Leaf Color in Fall
Yellow, Green, Pink
Green, Silver
Leaf Color in Winter
Gold, Tan
Green, Silver
Leaf Shape
Ovate and toothed
Long Elliptic
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall, Indeterminate
Indeterminate
Tolerances
Drought, Variety of soil types
Wet Site
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Stem Cutting, Tip cutting, Vegetative Reproduction
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
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
Do not water frequently, Keep the ground moist but not water-logged, Over-watering can cause leaf problems or root diseases, Water Deeply
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Loam
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
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
Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Remove deadheads, Remove shoots
Fertilizers
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
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Mealybugs, Red spider mite, Scale, Thripes, Whiteflies
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Variety of soil types
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Bold
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Attracts
Bees, Butterflies, Hummingbirds
Not Available
Allergy
no allergic reactions
no allergic reactions
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Borders, Landscape Designing
Beautification
Beauty Benefits
Hair Conditioner, Not Available, Prevents greying of hair, Prevents Premature Baldness, Promotes Healthy Hair, Promotes healthy skin, Speed hair growth
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
anti-inflammatory, Diuretic, Hair Loss, High blood pressure, Vitamin C
Not Available
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Leaf Stalks, Leaves
Whole plant
Other Uses
Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for fragrance
Decoration Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Foundation, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Tropical
Container, Feature Plant, Street Trees, Tropical, Water Gardens
Botanical Name
Hibiscus syriacus
ARCHONTOPHOENIX alexandrae
Common Name
Syrian ketmia, Rose mallow, St Joseph's rod, Shrub Althea
Alex Palm, Alexandra Palm, Princess Alexandra Palm
In Hindi
Rose of Sharon Hibiscus
Alexandra palm
In German
Rose von Sharon Hibiscus
Alexandra palm
In French
Rose de Sharon Hibiscus
Alexandra palme
In Spanish
Rosa de Siria Hibiscus
Alexandra palma
In Greek
Rose της Sharon Hibiscus
Αλεξάνδρα παλάμη
In Portuguese
Rosa de Sharon Hibiscus
Alexandra palma
In Polish
Rose of Sharon Hibiscus
Alexandra dłoni
In Latin
Rose of Sharon Hibiscus
Alexandra palma
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Not Available
Class
Magnoliopsida
Liliopsida
Family
Malvaceae
Arecaceae
Genus
Hibiscus
Archontophoenix
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Not Available
Subfamily
Malvoideae
Arecoideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Not Available
Season and Care of Rose of Sharon Hibiscus and Alexandra Palm
Season and care of Rose of Sharon Hibiscus and Alexandra Palm is important to know. While considering everything about Rose of Sharon Hibiscus and Alexandra Palm Care, growing season is an essential factor. Rose of Sharon Hibiscus season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Alexandra Palm season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Rose of Sharon Hibiscus is Loam and for Alexandra Palm is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Rose of Sharon Hibiscus is Neutral and for Alexandra Palm is Acidic, Neutral.
Rose of Sharon Hibiscus and Alexandra Palm Physical Information
Rose of Sharon Hibiscus and Alexandra Palm physical information is very important for comparison. Rose of Sharon Hibiscus height is 400.00 cm and width 300.00 cm whereas Alexandra Palm height is 610.00 cm and width 460.00 cm. The color specification of Rose of Sharon Hibiscus and Alexandra Palm are as follows:
Rose of Sharon Hibiscus flower color: Dark Pink, Light Pink and Pink
Rose of Sharon Hibiscus leaf color: Green, Light Green and Yellow
Alexandra Palm flower color: White, Yellow and Lavender
- Alexandra Palm leaf color: Green and Silver
Care of Rose of Sharon Hibiscus and Alexandra Palm
Care of Rose of Sharon Hibiscus and Alexandra Palm include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. 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 and Alexandra Palm pruning is done Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Remove deadheads and Remove shoots. In summer Rose of Sharon Hibiscus needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Alexandra Palm needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.