Rose of Sharon Hibiscus

Sweetbay

About Rose of Sharon Hibiscus and Sweetbay

Rose of Sharon Hibiscus

Sweetbay

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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

Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, South-Central United States

1.4 Types

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

Cherry laurel, California Bay Laurel, Spotted laurel

1.4.1 Number of Varieties

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411 (About Canna)

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1.5 Habitat

gardens

Tropical regions

1.6 USDA Hardiness Zone

5-9

1.7 AHS Heat Zone

9 - 1

9-6

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

4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 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

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460.00 cm

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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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300.00 cm

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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

White, Ivory

2.2.2 Flower Color Modifier

Bicolor

2.2.3 Fruit Color

Non Fruiting Plant

Orange Red

2.2.4 Leaf Color in Spring

Green, Light Green, Yellow

Green, Light Green, Blue Green, Silver

2.2.5 Leaf Color in Summer

Light Green

Green, Light Green, Blue Green, Silver

2.2.6 Leaf Color in Fall

Yellow, Green, Pink

Green, Yellow green, Tan, Silver

2.2.7 Leaf Color in Winter

Gold, Tan

Green, Yellow green, Tan

2.3 Shape

2.3.1 Leaf Shape

Ovate and toothed

Oval

2.4 Thorns

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3 Season

3.1 Plant Season

Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter

3.2 Growing Conditions

3.2.1 Sunlight

Full Sun, Partial Sun

3.2.2 Growth Rate

Medium

3.2.3 Type of Soil

Loam

Clay, Loam, Sand

3.2.4 The pH of Soil

Neutral

Acidic, Neutral

3.2.5 Soil Drainage

Well drained

Average

3.2.6 Bloom Time

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

Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer

3.2.7 Repeat Bloomer

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3.3 Tolerances

Drought, Variety of soil types

Wet Site

4 Care

4.1 Where to Plant?

Ground, Pot

Ground

4.2 How to Plant?

Stem Cutting, Tip cutting, Vegetative Reproduction

Grafting, Stem Planting

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

Do Not over Water, occasional watering once established

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

Clay, Loam, Sand

4.5.3 Soil Drainage Capacity

Well drained

Average

4.6 Sun Exposure

Full Sun, 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

Prune for shortening long shoots, 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

fertilize in growing season

4.9 Pests and Diseases

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

Beetles, Fusarium wilt, Rust, Scab

4.10 Plant Tolerance

Drought, Variety of soil types

Drought, Salt and Soil Compaction, Shade areas

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

Coarse

5.7 Foliage Sheen

Glossy

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

Birds, Butterflies

5.12 Allergy

no allergic reactions

allergic conjunctivitis, Nausea, wheezing

6 Benefits

6.1 Uses

6.1.1 Aesthetic Uses

Beautification, Borders, Landscape Designing

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

For treating wrinkles, Hair Conditioner, Making cosmetics

6.1.3 Edible Uses

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Sometimes

6.1.4 Environmental Uses

Air purification

Air purification, Indoor Air Purification, Insect Repellent

6.2 Plant Benefits

6.2.1 Medicinal Uses

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

Acne, Cancer, Diarrhea, Emollient, Migraines, Oral health, treating poison ivy

6.2.2 Part of Plant Used

Flowers, Leaf Stalks, Leaves

Flowers, Leaf Stalks, Stem

6.2.3 Other Uses

Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for fragrance

Cosmetics, Culinary use, Florist trade and landscaping, Making Perfumes, Oil is used in perfume, soaps, creams, etc., Used as Ornamental plant

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

Feature Plant, Foundation, Shade Trees

7 Scientific Name

7.1 Botanical Name

Hibiscus syriacus

Laurus nobilis

7.2 Common Name

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

Sweetbay

7.2.1 In Hindi

Rose of Sharon Hibiscus

Laurus nobilis

7.2.2 In German

Rose von Sharon Hibiscus

Echter Lorbeer

7.2.3 In French

Rose de Sharon Hibiscus

Laurus nobilis

7.2.4 In Spanish

Rosa de Siria Hibiscus

Laurus nobilis

7.2.5 In Greek

Rose της Sharon Hibiscus

Laurus nobilis

7.2.6 In Portuguese

Rosa de Sharon Hibiscus

Loureiro

7.2.7 In Polish

Rose of Sharon Hibiscus

Wawrzyn szlachetny

7.2.8 In Latin

Rose of Sharon Hibiscus

Laurus nobilis

8 Classification

8.1 Kingdom

Plantae

8.2 Phylum

Magnoliophyta

8.3 Class

Magnoliopsida

8.4 Order

Malvales

Laurales

8.5 Family

Malvaceae

Magnoliaceae

8.6 Genus

Hibiscus

Laurus

8.7 Clade

Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids

Angiosperms, Monocots

8.8 Tribe

Malveae

Epidendreae

8.9 Subfamily

Malvoideae

Epidendroideae

8.10 Number of Species

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Properties of Rose of Sharon Hibiscus and Sweetbay

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

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Season and Care of Rose of Sharon Hibiscus and Sweetbay

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

Rose of Sharon Hibiscus and Sweetbay Physical Information

Rose of Sharon Hibiscus and Sweetbay physical information is very important for comparison. Rose of Sharon Hibiscus height is 400.00 cm and width 300.00 cm whereas Sweetbay height is 460.00 cm and width 300.00 cm. The color specification of Rose of Sharon Hibiscus and Sweetbay 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
Sweetbay flower color: White and Ivory
Sweetbay leaf color: Green, Light Green, Blue Green and Silver

Care of Rose of Sharon Hibiscus and Sweetbay

Care of Rose of Sharon Hibiscus and Sweetbay 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 Sweetbay pruning is done Prune for shortening long shoots, 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 Sweetbay needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.