Life Span
Annual and Perennial
Perennial
Type
Deciduous Shrub, Ornamental Plants, Shrub
Cactus or Succulent
Origin
Not Available
South America, Brazil
Types
Diana, Oiseau Bleu, Hamabo, Red Heart, Notwoodone, William R. Smith, Meehani, Woodbridge
Not Available
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
gardens
Rocky areas, Terrestrial, Tropical regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-9
11-12
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
16, 17, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Upright/Erect
Prostrate/Trailing
Flower Color
Dark Pink, Light Pink, Pink
Red, Magenta, Crimson
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Not Available
Fruit Color
Non Fruiting Plant
Non Fruiting Plant
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Light Green, Yellow
Not Available, Pale Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Yellow, Green, Pink
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Gold, Tan
Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Ovate and toothed
Succulent
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Loam
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall, Indeterminate
Early Spring, Winter, Late Winter
Tolerances
Drought, Variety of soil types
Heat And Humidity, Heat Tolerance
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Stem Cutting, Tip cutting, Vegetative Reproduction
Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
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 over Water, Keep the ground moist but not water-logged, Never Over-water, Requires consistently moist soil, Requires regular watering, Requires watering in the growing season, Water more in summer
In Summer
Lots of watering
Ample Water
In Spring
Moderate
Ample Water
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
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
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
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, fertilize in growing season, fertilize in spring
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Mealybugs, Red spider mite, Scale, Thripes, Whiteflies
Bacterial Diseases, Fungal Diseases, Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Variety of soil types
Heat And Humidity, Heat Tolerance
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single, Semi-Double
Foliage Texture
Medium
Bold
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Not Available
Attracts
Bees, Butterflies, Hummingbirds
Hummingbirds
Allergy
no allergic reactions
breathing problems
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Borders, Landscape Designing
Beautification, 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
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Indoor Air Purification
Medicinal Uses
anti-inflammatory, Diuretic, Hair Loss, High blood pressure, Vitamin C
No Medicinal Use
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Leaf Stalks, Leaves
Leaves
Other Uses
Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for fragrance
Decoration Purposes, Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Foundation, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Tropical
Container, Hanging Basket, Houseplant, Tropical
Botanical Name
Hibiscus syriacus
Hatiora gaertneri
Common Name
Syrian ketmia, Rose mallow, St Joseph's rod, Shrub Althea
Whitsun cactus
In Hindi
Rose of Sharon Hibiscus
ईस्टर कैक्टस
In German
Rose von Sharon Hibiscus
Osterkaktus
In French
Rose de Sharon Hibiscus
cactus de Pâques
In Spanish
Rosa de Siria Hibiscus
cactus de Pascua
In Greek
Rose της Sharon Hibiscus
Πάσχα κάκτος
In Portuguese
Rosa de Sharon Hibiscus
cacto Páscoa
In Polish
Rose of Sharon Hibiscus
Wielkanocny kaktus
In Latin
Rose of Sharon Hibiscus
Pascha Cactus
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Malvales
Caryophyllales
Family
Malvaceae
Cactaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Tribe
Malveae
Rhipsalideae
Subfamily
Malvoideae
Cactoideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Not Available
Season and Care of Rose of Sharon Hibiscus and Easter cactus
Season and care of Rose of Sharon Hibiscus and Easter cactus is important to know. While considering everything about Rose of Sharon Hibiscus and Easter cactus Care, growing season is an essential factor. Rose of Sharon Hibiscus season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Easter cactus season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Rose of Sharon Hibiscus is Loam and for Easter cactus is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Rose of Sharon Hibiscus is Neutral and for Easter cactus is Neutral.
Rose of Sharon Hibiscus and Easter cactus Physical Information
Rose of Sharon Hibiscus and Easter cactus physical information is very important for comparison. Rose of Sharon Hibiscus height is 400.00 cm and width 300.00 cm whereas Easter cactus height is 25.40 cm and width 30.50 cm. The color specification of Rose of Sharon Hibiscus and Easter cactus 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
Easter cactus flower color: Red, Magenta and Crimson
- Easter cactus leaf color: Not Available and Pale Green
Care of Rose of Sharon Hibiscus and Easter cactus
Care of Rose of Sharon Hibiscus and Easter cactus 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 Easter cactus pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves and Remove dead or diseased plant parts. In summer Rose of Sharon Hibiscus needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Easter cactus needs Ample Water and in winter, it needs Average Water.