Life Span
Annual and Perennial
Perennial
Type
Deciduous Shrub, Ornamental Plants, Shrub
Tree
Origin
Not Available
Southeastern Asia, China
Types
Diana, Oiseau Bleu, Hamabo, Red Heart, Notwoodone, William R. Smith, Meehani, Woodbridge
Brewster, Mauritius, Hak ip
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
gardens
Subtropical climates, Tropical regions, Warmer regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-9
10-11
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
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
Dark Pink, Light Pink, Pink
Light Yellow, Yellow green
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Non Fruiting Plant
Red, Magenta
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Light Green, Yellow
Red, Dark Green, Copper
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
Long Linear
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
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
Early Spring
Tolerances
Drought, Variety of soil types
Not Available
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Stem Cutting, Tip cutting, Vegetative Reproduction
Seedlings, Stem Planting, Transplanting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
High
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
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Twice a week
In Winter
Average Water
Regular watering required
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, 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 after harvesting, Prune lower leaves, Prune to control growth
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 after blooming period
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Mealybugs, Red spider mite, Scale, Thripes, Whiteflies
Aphids, fungus, Leaf curl
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Variety of soil types
Not Available
Flowers
Showy
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Attracts
Bees, Butterflies, Hummingbirds
Not Available
Allergy
no allergic reactions
Itchiness
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Borders, 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
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Not Available
Medicinal Uses
anti-inflammatory, Diuretic, Hair Loss, High blood pressure, Vitamin C
anti-allergy, Bone strength, Digestive disorders, Heart problems
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Leaf Stalks, Leaves
Fruits
Other Uses
Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for fragrance
Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Foundation, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Tropical
Edible, Feature Plant, Foundation, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Hedges, Shade Trees, Topiary / Bonsai / Espalier, Tropical
Botanical Name
Hibiscus syriacus
LITCHI chinensis
Common Name
Syrian ketmia, Rose mallow, St Joseph's rod, Shrub Althea
Litchee, Litchi, Lychee
In Hindi
Rose of Sharon Hibiscus
लीची
In German
Rose von Sharon Hibiscus
Lychee
In French
Rose de Sharon Hibiscus
Lychee
In Spanish
Rosa de Siria Hibiscus
Lychee
In Greek
Rose της Sharon Hibiscus
λίτσι
In Portuguese
Rosa de Sharon Hibiscus
lichia
In Polish
Rose of Sharon Hibiscus
Lychee
In Latin
Rose of Sharon Hibiscus
Lychee
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Malvales
Sapindales
Family
Malvaceae
Sapindaceae
Genus
Hibiscus
Litchi Sonn
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Malveae
Not Available
Subfamily
Malvoideae
Sapindoideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Rose of Sharon Hibiscus and Lychee
Season and care of Rose of Sharon Hibiscus and Lychee is important to know. While considering everything about Rose of Sharon Hibiscus and Lychee Care, growing season is an essential factor. Rose of Sharon Hibiscus season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Lychee season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Rose of Sharon Hibiscus is Loam and for Lychee is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Rose of Sharon Hibiscus is Neutral and for Lychee is Acidic, Neutral.
Rose of Sharon Hibiscus and Lychee Physical Information
Rose of Sharon Hibiscus and Lychee physical information is very important for comparison. Rose of Sharon Hibiscus height is 400.00 cm and width 300.00 cm whereas Lychee height is 910.00 cm and width 1,070.00 cm. The color specification of Rose of Sharon Hibiscus and Lychee 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
Lychee flower color: Light Yellow and Yellow green
- Lychee leaf color: Red, Dark Green and Copper
Care of Rose of Sharon Hibiscus and Lychee
Care of Rose of Sharon Hibiscus and Lychee 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 Lychee pruning is done Prune after harvesting, Prune lower leaves and Prune to control growth. In summer Rose of Sharon Hibiscus needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Lychee needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Regular watering required.