Life Span
Annual and Perennial
Perennial
Type
Deciduous Shrub, Ornamental Plants, Shrub
Cactus or Succulent, Flowering Plants
Origin
Not Available
Mexico
Types
Diana, Oiseau Bleu, Hamabo, Red Heart, Notwoodone, William R. Smith, Meehani, Woodbridge
Not Available
Habitat
gardens
Tropical rainforest
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-9
9-11
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, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Upright/Erect
Weeping
Minimum Width
Not Available
Flower Color
Dark Pink, Light Pink, Pink
Red, Orange, Magenta, Orange Red
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Not Available
Fruit Color
Non Fruiting Plant
Purple, Red
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Light Green, Yellow
Not Available
Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green
Not Available
Leaf Color in Fall
Yellow, Green, Pink
Not Available
Leaf Color in Winter
Gold, Tan
Not Available
Leaf Shape
Ovate and toothed
Long linear and narrow
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Partial Sun, Partial shade
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
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer
Tolerances
Drought, Variety of soil types
Not Available
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Stem Cutting, Tip cutting, Vegetative Reproduction
From Rhizomes, Leaf Cutting, Stem Planting
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
Keep the ground moist but not water-logged, Water occasionally
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil Type
Loam
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Partial Sun, Partial shade
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 branches, 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
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
Not Available
Attracts
Bees, Butterflies, Hummingbirds
Hummingbirds
Allergy
no allergic reactions
no allergic reactions
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Borders, Landscape Designing
Beautification, 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
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
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, Rock Garden, Wall, Tropical
Botanical Name
Hibiscus syriacus
DISOCACTUS ackermannii
Common Name
Syrian ketmia, Rose mallow, St Joseph's rod, Shrub Althea
Orchid Cactus
In Hindi
Rose of Sharon Hibiscus
आर्किड कैक्टस
In German
Rose von Sharon Hibiscus
Orchid cactus
In French
Rose de Sharon Hibiscus
Cactus Orchid
In Spanish
Rosa de Siria Hibiscus
cactus orquídea
In Greek
Rose της Sharon Hibiscus
ορχιδέα κάκτος
In Portuguese
Rosa de Sharon Hibiscus
Orchid cactus
In Polish
Rose of Sharon Hibiscus
Orchid kaktus
In Latin
Rose of Sharon Hibiscus
Orchid cactus
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Embryophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Malvales
Caryophyllales
Family
Malvaceae
Cactaceae
Genus
Hibiscus
Disocactus
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Tribe
Malveae
Hylocereeae
Subfamily
Malvoideae
Cactoideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Not Available
Season and Care of Rose of Sharon Hibiscus and Orchid Cactus
Season and care of Rose of Sharon Hibiscus and Orchid Cactus is important to know. While considering everything about Rose of Sharon Hibiscus and Orchid Cactus Care, growing season is an essential factor. Rose of Sharon Hibiscus season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Orchid Cactus season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Rose of Sharon Hibiscus is Loam and for Orchid Cactus is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Rose of Sharon Hibiscus is Neutral and for Orchid Cactus is Neutral.
Rose of Sharon Hibiscus and Orchid Cactus Physical Information
Rose of Sharon Hibiscus and Orchid Cactus physical information is very important for comparison. Rose of Sharon Hibiscus height is 400.00 cm and width 300.00 cm whereas Orchid Cactus height is 15.20 cm and width Not Available. The color specification of Rose of Sharon Hibiscus and Orchid 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
Orchid Cactus flower color: Red, Orange, Magenta and Orange Red
- Orchid Cactus leaf color: Not Available
Care of Rose of Sharon Hibiscus and Orchid Cactus
Care of Rose of Sharon Hibiscus and Orchid 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 Orchid Cactus pruning is done 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 Orchid Cactus needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.