Life Span
Perennial
Annual and Perennial
Type
Flowering Plants, Shrub
Deciduous Shrub, Ornamental Plants, Shrub
Origin
North Africa
Not Available
Types
Not Available
Diana, Oiseau Bleu, Hamabo, Red Heart, Notwoodone, William R. Smith, Meehani, Woodbridge
Habitat
Desert, Rocky Mountains
gardens
USDA Hardiness Zone
Not Available
5-9
AHS Heat Zone
Not Available
9 - 1
Sunset Zone
Not Availble
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
Habit
Bushy, Evergreen
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
White
Dark Pink, Light Pink, Pink
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Black, Blue
Non Fruiting Plant
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Dark Green
Green, Light Green, Yellow
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Dark Green
Yellow, Green, Pink
Leaf Color in Winter
Green
Gold, Tan
Leaf Shape
Ovate
Ovate and toothed
Plant Season
Summer
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Moist but well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Summer, Summer
Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall, Indeterminate
Tolerances
Moisture
Drought, Variety of soil types
Where to Plant?
Container, Pot
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Semi-hardwood cuttings
Stem Cutting, Tip cutting, Vegetative Reproduction
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Needs less watering
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
In Summer
Ample Water
Lots of watering
In Spring
Average Water
Moderate
In Winter
Less Watering
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Neutral
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Moist, Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Prune after flowering, Prune for shortening long shoots, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
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
Fertilizers
Any balanced general purpose fertilizer
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
Pests and Diseases
Healthy tree
Aphids, Mealybugs, Red spider mite, Scale, Thripes, Whiteflies
Plant Tolerance
Moisture
Drought, Variety of soil types
Flower Petal Number
Not Available
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
No
Foliage Texture
Fine
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Attracts
Butterflies
Bees, Butterflies, Hummingbirds
Allergy
Not Available
no allergic reactions
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Beautification, Borders, Landscape Designing
Beauty Benefits
Acne, Good for skin
Hair Conditioner, Not Available, Prevents greying of hair, Prevents Premature Baldness, Promotes Healthy Hair, Promotes healthy skin, Speed hair growth
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Food for birds
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Antibacterial, anti-cancer, Antidiabetic, Heart problems, Kidney problems, Respiratory Disorders, Thyroid problems
anti-inflammatory, Diuretic, Hair Loss, High blood pressure, Vitamin C
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Leaves
Flowers, Leaf Stalks, Leaves
Other Uses
Used as essential oil, Used in herbal medicines
Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for fragrance
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Edible, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Shade Trees, Tropical
Container, Foundation, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Tropical
Botanical Name
Myrtus nivellei
Hibiscus syriacus
Common Name
Saharan myrtle
Syrian ketmia, Rose mallow, St Joseph's rod, Shrub Althea
In Hindi
Saharan myrtle
Rose of Sharon Hibiscus
In German
Saharan myrtle
Rose von Sharon Hibiscus
In French
myrte subsaharienne
Rose de Sharon Hibiscus
In Spanish
mirto subsahariana
Rosa de Siria Hibiscus
In Greek
Σαχάρας μυρτιά
Rose της Sharon Hibiscus
In Portuguese
murta Saharan
Rosa de Sharon Hibiscus
In Polish
mirt Subsaharyjskiej
Rose of Sharon Hibiscus
In Latin
myrto Saharan
Rose of Sharon Hibiscus
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Myrtaceae
Malvaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Not Available
Malveae
Subfamily
Not Available
Malvoideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Saharan Myrtle and Rose of Sharon Hibiscus
Season and care of Saharan Myrtle and Rose of Sharon Hibiscus is important to know. While considering everything about Saharan Myrtle and Rose of Sharon Hibiscus Care, growing season is an essential factor. Saharan Myrtle season is Summer and Rose of Sharon Hibiscus season is Summer. The type of soil for Saharan Myrtle is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Rose of Sharon Hibiscus is Loam while the PH of soil for Saharan Myrtle is Acidic, Neutral and for Rose of Sharon Hibiscus is Neutral.
Saharan Myrtle and Rose of Sharon Hibiscus Physical Information
Saharan Myrtle and Rose of Sharon Hibiscus physical information is very important for comparison. Saharan Myrtle height is 200.00 cm and width 200.00 cm whereas Rose of Sharon Hibiscus height is 400.00 cm and width 300.00 cm. The color specification of Saharan Myrtle and Rose of Sharon Hibiscus are as follows:
Saharan Myrtle flower color: White
Saharan Myrtle leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Rose of Sharon Hibiscus flower color: Dark Pink, Light Pink and Pink
- Rose of Sharon Hibiscus leaf color: Green, Light Green and Yellow
Care of Saharan Myrtle and Rose of Sharon Hibiscus
Care of Saharan Myrtle and Rose of Sharon Hibiscus include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Saharan Myrtle pruning is done Prune after flowering, Prune for shortening long shoots and Remove dead or diseased plant parts and 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. In summer Saharan Myrtle needs Ample Water and in winter, it needs Less Watering. Whereas, in summer Rose of Sharon Hibiscus needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.