Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Southeastern Asia, China, Melanesia
Australia
Types
Not available
Not available
Habitat
Rainforest, Swamps, Tropical rainforest
subtropical regions, Temperate Regions, Tropical regions, Warmer regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
8-14
9-11
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 16, 17, 18, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
H1, H2, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Upright/Erect
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Yellow
Blue, Purple, Blue Violet
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Not Available
Fruit Color
Purple, Indigo
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green, Dark 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
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Spring, Late Spring
Indeterminate
Tolerances
Drought
Not Available
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings, Semi-hardwood cuttings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do not let dry out between waterings, Do Not over Water, Keep the Soil well drained, Requires regular watering
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
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
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
Red blotch
Red blotch, Rust aphids
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Not Available
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Birds
Butterflies, Flying insects, Hummingbirds, Insects
Allergy
Not Available
Not Available
Aesthetic Uses
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Borders, Showy Purposes, small hedge
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Not Available
High blood pressure, lowering blood pressure
Part of Plant Used
Buds, Fruits, Leaves
Flowers, Leaves
Other Uses
Grown for shade, Used to make baskets, brooms, hats, Useful for shade, Weaving into Mats and Bags
Decoration Purposes
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Feature Plant, Tropical
Container, Feature Plant, Hedges, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall
Botanical Name
LIVISTONA saribus
ALYOGYNE huegelii 'Monle'
Common Name
Serdang, Taraw Palm
Blue Hibiscus, Purple Delight Blue Hibiscus
In Hindi
taraw palm
Blue Hibiscus
In German
Taraw palme
Blauer Hibiskus Baum
In French
Taraw palm
Bleu Hibiscus Arbre
In Spanish
Taraw palma
Azul árbol del hibisco
In Greek
taraw παλάμη
Μπλε Hibiscus Tree
In Portuguese
Taraw palma
Árvore azul do hibiscus
In Polish
Taraw palmowy
Niebieski Hibiscus Drzewo
In Latin
taraw palmarum
Hibiscus lignum blue
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Arecaceae
Malvaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Corypheae
Hibisceae
Subfamily
Coryphoideae
Malvoideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Serdang and Blue Hibiscus
Season and care of Serdang and Blue Hibiscus is important to know. While considering everything about Serdang and Blue Hibiscus Care, growing season is an essential factor. Serdang season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Blue Hibiscus season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Serdang is Loam, Sand and for Blue Hibiscus is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Serdang is Acidic, Neutral and for Blue Hibiscus is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Serdang and Blue Hibiscus Physical Information
Serdang and Blue Hibiscus physical information is very important for comparison. Serdang height is 122.00 cm and width 460.00 cm whereas Blue Hibiscus height is 120.00 cm and width 120.00 cm. The color specification of Serdang and Blue Hibiscus are as follows:
Serdang flower color: Yellow
Serdang leaf color: Green
Blue Hibiscus flower color: Blue, Purple and Blue Violet
- Blue Hibiscus leaf color: Dark Green
Care of Serdang and Blue Hibiscus
Care of Serdang and Blue Hibiscus include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Serdang 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 Serdang 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.