Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
United States, Southeastern United States
Australia
Types
Not Available
Not available
Habitat
Coastal sand dunes, Dry areas, moist forests, Wet lands
subtropical regions, Temperate Regions, Tropical regions, Warmer regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
8-12
9-11
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
H1, H2, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Clump-Forming
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
White
Blue, Purple, Blue Violet
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Not Available
Fruit Color
Black
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Light Green, Blue Green, Gray Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Blue Green, Gray Green, Silver
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Blue Green, Gray Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Blue Green, Olive, Gray Green
Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Palmate
Irregular
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring, Late Spring
Indeterminate
Tolerances
Wet Site, Pollution, Salt, Soil Compaction
Not Available
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings, Semi-hardwood cuttings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Drought Tolerant, occasional watering once established
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water, Requires regular watering
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Birds
Red blotch, Rust aphids
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Not Available
Flowers
Insignificant
Yes
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Birds
Butterflies, Flying insects, Hummingbirds, Insects
Allergy
gas, Heartburn, Nausea, Stomach pain, Vomiting
Not Available
Aesthetic Uses
Unknown
Borders, Showy Purposes, small hedge
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
chest congestion, Cough, Digestion problems, Inflammation, Sedative, Thyroid problems, Urinary problems
High blood pressure, lowering blood pressure
Part of Plant Used
Fruits
Flowers, Leaves
Other Uses
Paper pulp, Used in herbal medicines
Decoration Purposes
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall, Tropical
Container, Feature Plant, Hedges, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall
Botanical Name
SERENOA repens
ALYOGYNE huegelii 'Monle'
Common Name
Saw Palmetto
Blue Hibiscus, Purple Delight Blue Hibiscus
In Hindi
Serenoa
Blue Hibiscus
In German
Sägepalme
Blauer Hibiskus Baum
In French
Serenoa repens
Bleu Hibiscus Arbre
In Spanish
Serenoa repens
Azul árbol del hibisco
In Greek
Serenoa
Μπλε Hibiscus Tree
In Portuguese
Serenoa repens
Árvore azul do hibiscus
In Polish
Serenoa
Niebieski Hibiscus Drzewo
In Latin
Serenoa
Hibiscus lignum blue
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Arecaceae
Malvaceae
Genus
Serenoa Hook. f.
Alyogyne
Clade
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Trifolieae
Hibisceae
Subfamily
Coryphoideae
Malvoideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Saw Palmetto and Blue Hibiscus
Season and care of Saw Palmetto and Blue Hibiscus is important to know. While considering everything about Saw Palmetto and Blue Hibiscus Care, growing season is an essential factor. Saw Palmetto season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Blue Hibiscus season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Saw Palmetto is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Blue Hibiscus is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Saw Palmetto is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Blue Hibiscus is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Saw Palmetto and Blue Hibiscus Physical Information
Saw Palmetto and Blue Hibiscus physical information is very important for comparison. Saw Palmetto height is 210.00 cm and width 300.00 cm whereas Blue Hibiscus height is 120.00 cm and width 120.00 cm. The color specification of Saw Palmetto and Blue Hibiscus are as follows:
Saw Palmetto flower color: White
Saw Palmetto leaf color: Light Green, Blue Green and Gray Green
Blue Hibiscus flower color: Blue, Purple and Blue Violet
- Blue Hibiscus leaf color: Dark Green
Care of Saw Palmetto and Blue Hibiscus
Care of Saw Palmetto and Blue Hibiscus include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Saw Palmetto pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Blue Hibiscus pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Saw Palmetto needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Blue Hibiscus needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.