Rose of Sharon Hibiscus

Hong Kong Orchid Tree

About Rose of Sharon Hibiscus and Hong Kong Orchid Tree

Rose of Sharon Hibiscus

Hong Kong Orchid Tree

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1 What is

1.1 Life Span

Annual and Perennial

Perennial

1.2 Type

Deciduous Shrub, Ornamental Plants, Shrub

Tree

1.3 Origin

Not Available

Hybrid origin, Southeastern Asia

1.4 Types

Diana, Oiseau Bleu, Hamabo, Red Heart, Notwoodone, William R. Smith, Meehani, Woodbridge

Bauhinia. blakeana, Bauhinia variegata Candida.

1.4.1 Number of Varieties

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411 (About Canna)

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1.5 Habitat

gardens

tropical environments

1.6 USDA Hardiness Zone

5-9

10-15

1.7 AHS Heat Zone

9 - 1

12-10

1.8 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, 13, 19, 21, 23, 24

1.9 Habit

Upright/Erect

Oval or Rounded

2 Information

2.1 Plant Size

2.1.1 Minimum Height

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400.00 cm

Rank: 64 (Overall)▶

460.00 cm

Rank: 61 (Overall)▶

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350 (About Privet)

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2.1.2 Minimum Width

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300.00 cm

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460.00 cm

Rank: 43 (Overall)▶

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243.84 (About Acerola)

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2.2 Plant Color

2.2.1 Flower Color

Dark Pink, Light Pink, Pink

Pink, Light Pink, Rose, Burgundy, Lavender, Violet

2.2.2 Flower Color Modifier

Bicolor

2.2.3 Fruit Color

Non Fruiting Plant

Not Available

2.2.4 Leaf Color in Spring

Green, Light Green, Yellow

Green, Blue Green

2.2.5 Leaf Color in Summer

Light Green

Green, Blue Green

2.2.6 Leaf Color in Fall

Yellow, Green, Pink

Green, Blue Green

2.2.7 Leaf Color in Winter

Gold, Tan

Green, Blue Green, Yellow green

2.3 Shape

2.3.1 Leaf Shape

Ovate and toothed

Orbiculate

2.4 Thorns

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3 Season

3.1 Plant Season

Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter

Spring, Fall, Winter

3.2 Growing Conditions

3.2.1 Sunlight

Full Sun, Partial Sun

3.2.2 Growth Rate

Medium

Fast

3.2.3 Type of Soil

Loam

Loam, Sand

3.2.4 The pH of Soil

Neutral

Acidic, Neutral

3.2.5 Soil Drainage

Well drained

3.2.6 Bloom Time

Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall, Indeterminate

Late Fall, Early Winter, Winter, Late Winter

3.2.7 Repeat Bloomer

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3.3 Tolerances

Drought, Variety of soil types

Drought, Salt, Variety of soil types

4 Care

4.1 Where to Plant?

Ground, Pot

Ground

4.2 How to Plant?

Stem Cutting, Tip cutting, Vegetative Reproduction

Grafting, Layering, Stem Cutting

4.3 Plant Maintenance

Medium

4.4 Watering Plants

4.4.1 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

Requires regular watering, Water more in summer

4.4.2 In Summer

Lots of watering

4.4.3 In Spring

Moderate

4.4.4 In Winter

Average Water

4.5 Soil

4.5.1 Soil pH

Neutral

Acidic, Neutral

4.5.2 Soil Type

Loam

Loam, Sand

4.5.3 Soil Drainage Capacity

Well drained

4.6 Sun Exposure

Full Sun, Partial Sun

Full Sun, Partial shade, Partial Sun

4.7 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

Cut or pinch the stems, Prune ocassionally, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves

4.8 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

Less fertilizing

4.9 Pests and Diseases

Aphids, Mealybugs, Red spider mite, Scale, Thripes, Whiteflies

Bacterial leaf scorch, Borers, Caterpillars, Leaf spot, Mites

4.10 Plant Tolerance

Drought, Variety of soil types

Drought, Salt, Variety of soil types

5 Facts

5.1 Flowers

Showy

5.1.1 Flower Petal Number

Single

5.2 Fruits

5.2.1 Showy Fruit

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5.2.2 Edible Fruit

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5.3 Fragrance

5.3.1 Fragrant Flower

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5.3.2 Fragrant Fruit

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5.3.3 Fragrant Leaf

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5.3.4 Fragrant Bark/Stem

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5.4 Showy Foliage

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5.5 Showy Bark

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5.6 Foliage Texture

Medium

5.7 Foliage Sheen

Glossy

Matte

5.8 Evergreen

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5.9 Invasive

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5.10 Self-Sowing

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5.11 Attracts

Bees, Butterflies, Hummingbirds

Bees, Birds

5.12 Allergy

no allergic reactions

Not Available

6 Benefits

6.1 Uses

6.1.1 Aesthetic Uses

Beautification, Borders, Landscape Designing

Beautification, Bouquets, Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes

6.1.2 Beauty Benefits

Hair Conditioner, Not Available, Prevents greying of hair, Prevents Premature Baldness, Promotes Healthy Hair, Promotes healthy skin, Speed hair growth

Not Available

6.1.3 Edible Uses

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6.1.4 Environmental Uses

Air purification

6.2 Plant Benefits

6.2.1 Medicinal Uses

anti-inflammatory, Diuretic, Hair Loss, High blood pressure, Vitamin C

No Medicinal Use

6.2.2 Part of Plant Used

Flowers, Leaf Stalks, Leaves

Flowers, Leaves, Seeds

6.2.3 Other Uses

Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for fragrance

Food for insects, Used As Food

6.3 Used As Indoor Plant

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6.4 Used As Outdoor Plant

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6.5 Garden Design

Container, Foundation, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Tropical

Container, Feature Plant, Hedges, Mixed Border, Screening / Wind Break, Shade Trees, Street Trees, Tropical

7 Scientific Name

7.1 Botanical Name

Hibiscus syriacus

BAUHINIA blakeana

7.2 Common Name

Syrian ketmia, Rose mallow, St Joseph's rod, Shrub Althea

Blake's Butterfly Tree, Chinese Orchid Tree, Hong Kong Orchid Tree

7.2.1 In Hindi

Rose of Sharon Hibiscus

हांगकांग आर्किड पेड़

7.2.2 In German

Rose von Sharon Hibiscus

Hong Kong Orchidee Baum

7.2.3 In French

Rose de Sharon Hibiscus

Hong Kong arbre d'orchidée

7.2.4 In Spanish

Rosa de Siria Hibiscus

árbol de orquídea Hong Kong

7.2.5 In Greek

Rose της Sharon Hibiscus

δέντρο ορχιδέα Χονγκ Κονγκ

7.2.6 In Portuguese

Rosa de Sharon Hibiscus

árvore de orquídea de Hong Kong

7.2.7 In Polish

Rose of Sharon Hibiscus

storczyk drzewo Hong Kong

7.2.8 In Latin

Rose of Sharon Hibiscus

Hong Kong Orchid ligno

8 Classification

8.1 Kingdom

Plantae

8.2 Phylum

Magnoliophyta

Angiosperms

8.3 Class

Magnoliopsida

8.4 Order

Malvales

Fabales

8.5 Family

Malvaceae

Fabaceae

8.6 Genus

Hibiscus

Bauhinia

8.7 Clade

Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids

8.8 Tribe

Malveae

Not Available

8.9 Subfamily

Malvoideae

Caesalpinioideae

8.10 Number of Species

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Properties of Rose of Sharon Hibiscus and Hong Kong Orchid Tree

Wondering what are the properties of Rose of Sharon Hibiscus and Hong Kong Orchid Tree? We provide you with everything About Rose of Sharon Hibiscus and Hong Kong Orchid Tree. Rose of Sharon Hibiscus doesn't have thorns and Hong Kong Orchid Tree 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 Hong Kong Orchid Tree 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 Hong Kong Orchid Tree and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.

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Season and Care of Rose of Sharon Hibiscus and Hong Kong Orchid Tree

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

Rose of Sharon Hibiscus and Hong Kong Orchid Tree Physical Information

Rose of Sharon Hibiscus and Hong Kong Orchid Tree physical information is very important for comparison. Rose of Sharon Hibiscus height is 400.00 cm and width 300.00 cm whereas Hong Kong Orchid Tree height is 460.00 cm and width 460.00 cm. The color specification of Rose of Sharon Hibiscus and Hong Kong Orchid Tree 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
Hong Kong Orchid Tree flower color: Pink, Light Pink, Rose, Burgundy, Lavender and Violet
Hong Kong Orchid Tree leaf color: Green and Blue Green

Care of Rose of Sharon Hibiscus and Hong Kong Orchid Tree

Care of Rose of Sharon Hibiscus and Hong Kong Orchid Tree 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 Hong Kong Orchid Tree pruning is done Cut or pinch the stems, Prune ocassionally, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Rose of Sharon Hibiscus needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Hong Kong Orchid Tree needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.