Life Span
Annual
Annual and Perennial
Type
Ornamental Plants
Flowering Plants, Ornamental Plants, Shrub, Tree
Origin
Central America
Eastern Australia
Types
Not Available
Not Available
Habitat
Cultivated Beds
gardens, Grassland, Homesteads, Subtropical climates, tropical environments
USDA Hardiness Zone
3-10
9-15
AHS Heat Zone
-9999
Not Available
Habit
Arching/Fountain-shaped
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
Red, Green, Purple, Dark Red
Light Pink, Not Available, Pink
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Brown, Ivory, Pink, White
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Red, Green, Purple
Green, Light Green, Not Available
Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green
Green, Not Available
Leaf Color in Fall
Several shades of Green
Green, Light Green, Not Available
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Oval
Heart shaped, toothed with three to five lobes
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall
Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall, Indeterminate
Repeat Bloomer
Insignificant
Yes
Tolerances
Drought
Drought, Variety of soil types
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Stem Cutting, Tip cutting, Vegetative Reproduction
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs
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
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Alkaline, Neutral
Neutral
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
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
Inorganic
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
Aphids, Viruses
Aphids, Mealybugs, Red spider mite, Scale, Thripes, Whiteflies
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought, Variety of soil types
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Edible Fruit
Insignificant
No
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
No
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Self-Sowing
Not Available
No
Attracts
Birds
Bees, Butterflies, Hummingbirds
Allergy
no allergic reactions
no allergic reactions
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Borders
Beautification, Borders, Landscape Designing
Beauty Benefits
Good for skin and hair
Hair Conditioner, Not Available, Prevents greying of hair, Prevents Premature Baldness, Promotes Healthy Hair, Promotes healthy skin, Speed hair growth
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Antidiarrhoeal, Astringent
anti-inflammatory, Diuretic, Hair Loss, High blood pressure, Vitamin C
Part of Plant Used
Leaves, Seeds
Flowers, Leaf Stalks, Leaves
Other Uses
Used as colouring in foods, Used As Food, Used to make yellow and green dye
Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Cottage garden, Flower borders, Informal Garden
Container, Foundation, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Tropical
Botanical Name
AMARANTHUS hypochondriacus
Hibiscus splendens
Common Name
Prince's Feather, Prince-of-Wales-Feather
Hollyhock Tree, Pink Cottonwood
In Hindi
Silver Clary
Splendid Hibiscus
In German
Silber Clary
Splendid Hibiscus
In French
Argent Clary
Splendid Hibiscus
In Spanish
Clary plata
Hibiscus Splendid
In Greek
ασημένιο Clary
Splendid Hibiscus
In Portuguese
prata Clary
Hibiscus Splendid
In Polish
Srebrny Clary
Splendid hibiskusa
In Latin
Argentum Clary
egregiam Hibiscus
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Caryophyllales
Malvales
Family
Amaranthaceae
Malvaceae
Genus
Amaranthus L
Hibiscus
Clade
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Not Available
Hibisceae
Subfamily
Amaranthoideae
Malvoideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Not Available
Season and Care of Silver Clary and Splendid Hibiscus
Season and care of Silver Clary and Splendid Hibiscus is important to know. While considering everything about Silver Clary and Splendid Hibiscus Care, growing season is an essential factor. Silver Clary season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Splendid Hibiscus season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Silver Clary is Loam, Sand and for Splendid Hibiscus is Loam while the PH of soil for Silver Clary is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Splendid Hibiscus is Neutral.
Silver Clary and Splendid Hibiscus Physical Information
Silver Clary and Splendid Hibiscus physical information is very important for comparison. Silver Clary height is 111.75 cm and width 0.75 cm whereas Splendid Hibiscus height is 600.00 cm and width 7.00 cm. The color specification of Silver Clary and Splendid Hibiscus are as follows:
Silver Clary flower color: Red, Green, Purple and Dark Red
Silver Clary leaf color: Red, Green, Purple
Splendid Hibiscus flower color: Light Pink, Not Available and Pink
- Splendid Hibiscus leaf color: GreenLight Green and Not Available
Care of Silver Clary and Splendid Hibiscus
Care of Silver Clary and Splendid Hibiscus include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Silver Clary pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Splendid 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 Silver Clary needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Splendid Hibiscus needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.