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About Rose of Sharon Hibiscus and Centipede Grass


About Centipede Grass and Rose of Sharon Hibiscus


What is

Life Span
Annual and Perennial   
Perennial   

Type
Deciduous Shrub, Ornamental Plants, Shrub   
Grass   

Origin
Not Available   
China   

Types
Diana, Oiseau Bleu, Hamabo, Red Heart, Notwoodone, William R. Smith, Meehani, Woodbridge   
Bigleaf hydrangea, Hortensia, Smooth hydrangea, Oakleaf hydrangea, Annabelle   

Number of Varieties
8   
99+
100   
99+

Habitat
gardens   
Forest edges, Hillside, Woods   

USDA Hardiness Zone
5-9   
7-10   

AHS Heat Zone
9 - 1   
10 - 7   

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   
7, 9, 10   

Habit
Upright/Erect   
Spreading   

Information

Plant Size
  
  

Minimum Height
400.00 cm   
99+
2.50 cm   
99+

Minimum Width
300.00 cm   
99+
3.00 cm   
99+

Plant Color
  
  

Flower Color
Dark Pink, Light Pink, Pink   
Blue, Dark Purple, Light Purple, Red, White   

Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor   
Bicolor   

Fruit Color
Non Fruiting Plant   
Not Available   

Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Light Green, Yellow   
Light Green, Yellow green   

Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green   
Light Green   

Leaf Color in Fall
Yellow, Green, Pink   
Light Green, Yellow green   

Leaf Color in Winter
Gold, Tan   
Light Green, Lemon yellow, Tan   

Shape
  
  

Leaf Shape
Ovate and toothed   
Oblovate   

Thorns
No   
No   

Season

Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter   
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter   

Growing Conditions
  
  

Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun   
Full Sun   

Growth Rate
Medium   
Medium   

Type of Soil
Loam   
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   

Repeat Bloomer
Yes   
Yes   

Tolerances
Drought, Variety of soil types   
Cold climate, Drought   

Care

Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot   
Ground   

How to Plant?
Stem Cutting, Tip cutting, Vegetative Reproduction   
Seedlings   

Plant Maintenance
Medium   
Medium   

Watering Plants
  
  

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   
Average Water Needs, Over-head watering, Requires watering in the growing season   

In Summer
Lots of watering   
Lots of watering   

In Spring
Moderate   
Moderate   

In Winter
Average Water   
Average Water   

Soil
  
  

Soil pH
Neutral   
Acidic, Neutral   

Soil Type
Loam   
Loam, Sand   

Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained   
Well drained   

Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun   
Full 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 to control growth, Remove dead leaves   

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, Nitrogen, Phosphorous   

Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Mealybugs, Red spider mite, Scale, Thripes, Whiteflies   
Red blotch   

Plant Tolerance
Drought, Variety of soil types   
Drought   

Facts

Flowers
Showy   
Insignificant   

Flower Petal Number
Single   
Single   

Fruits
  
  

Showy Fruit
No   
No   

Edible Fruit
No   
No   

Fragrance
  
  

Fragrant Flower
No   
No   

Fragrant Fruit
No   
No   

Fragrant Leaf
No   
No   

Fragrant Bark/Stem
No   
No   

Showy Foliage
No   
Yes   

Showy Bark
No   
No   

Foliage Texture
Medium   
Medium   

Foliage Sheen
Glossy   
Glossy   

Evergreen
No   
No   

Invasive
No   
No   

Self-Sowing
No   
Yes   

Attracts
Bees, Butterflies, Hummingbirds   
Bees, Flies   

Allergy
no allergic reactions   
Chest tightness, Diarrhea, Dizziness, Nausea, Vomiting   

Benefits

Uses
  
  

Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Borders, Landscape Designing   
Beautification, Ground Cover, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes   

Beauty Benefits
Hair Conditioner, Not Available, Prevents greying of hair, Prevents Premature Baldness, Promotes Healthy Hair, Promotes healthy skin, Speed hair growth   
No Beauty Benefits   

Edible Uses
No   
No   

Environmental Uses
Air purification   
Air purification, Food for insects, Prevent Soil Erosion   

Plant Benefits
  
  

Medicinal Uses
anti-inflammatory, Diuretic, Hair Loss, High blood pressure, Vitamin C   
Fever, Kidney problems, Urinary tract problems   

Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Leaf Stalks, Leaves   
Flowers, Root   

Other Uses
Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for fragrance   
Decoration Purposes, Showy Purposes   

Used As Indoor Plant
No   
No   

Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes   
Yes   

Garden Design
Container, Foundation, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Tropical   
Lawns and Turf   

Scientific Name

Botanical Name
Hibiscus syriacus   
EREMOCHLOA ophiuroides   

Common Name
Syrian ketmia, Rose mallow, St Joseph's rod, Shrub Althea   
Centipede Grass   

In Hindi
Rose of Sharon Hibiscus   
Hydrangea   

In German
Rose von Sharon Hibiscus   
Hortensie   

In French
Rose de Sharon Hibiscus   
Hortensia   

In Spanish
Rosa de Siria Hibiscus   
Hortensia   

In Greek
Rose της Sharon Hibiscus   
υδραγεία   

In Portuguese
Rosa de Sharon Hibiscus   
Hortênsia   

In Polish
Rose of Sharon Hibiscus   
Hortensja   

In Latin
Rose of Sharon Hibiscus   
Hibiscus   

Classification

Kingdom
Plantae   
Plantae   

Phylum
Magnoliophyta   
Embryophyta   

Class
Magnoliopsida   
Liliopsida   

Order
Malvales   
GLUMIFLORAE   

Family
Malvaceae   
Poaceae   

Genus
Hibiscus   
Ophiuroides   

Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids   
Angiosperms, Monocots   

Tribe
Malveae   
Andropogoneae   

Subfamily
Malvoideae   
Sorghum   

Number of Species
Not Available   
10   
99+

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Properties of Rose of Sharon Hibiscus and Centipede Grass

Wondering what are the properties of Rose of Sharon Hibiscus and Centipede Grass? We provide you with everything About Rose of Sharon Hibiscus and Centipede Grass. Rose of Sharon Hibiscus doesn't have thorns and Centipede Grass doesn't have thorns. Also Rose of Sharon Hibiscus does not have fragrant flowers. Rose of Sharon Hibiscus has allergic reactions like no allergic reactions and Centipede Grass has allergic reactions like no allergic reactions. Compare all the properties and characteristics of these two plants. Find out which of these plant can be used as indoor plant. If you are interested to decorate your house and garden, find out aesthetic uses, compare them and select the plant which will beautify your surrounding. Along with beautification, try comparing medicinal and edible uses of Rose of Sharon Hibiscus and Centipede Grass and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.

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Season and Care of Rose of Sharon Hibiscus and Centipede Grass

Season and care of Rose of Sharon Hibiscus and Centipede Grass is important to know. While considering everything about Rose of Sharon Hibiscus and Centipede Grass Care, growing season is an essential factor. Rose of Sharon Hibiscus season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Centipede Grass season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Rose of Sharon Hibiscus is Loam and for Centipede Grass is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Rose of Sharon Hibiscus is Neutral and for Centipede Grass is Acidic, Neutral.

Rose of Sharon Hibiscus and Centipede Grass Physical Information

Rose of Sharon Hibiscus and Centipede Grass physical information is very important for comparison. Rose of Sharon Hibiscus height is 400.00 cm and width 300.00 cm whereas Centipede Grass height is 2.50 cm and width 3.00 cm. The color specification of Rose of Sharon Hibiscus and Centipede Grass are as follows:

Care of Rose of Sharon Hibiscus and Centipede Grass

Care of Rose of Sharon Hibiscus and Centipede Grass 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 Centipede Grass pruning is done Prune to control growth and Remove dead leaves. In summer Rose of Sharon Hibiscus needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Centipede Grass needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.

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