Life Span
Perennial
Annual and Perennial
Type
Shrub
Broadleaf Evergreen
Origin
Mexico, Central America
North America, Mexico, Central America
Types
Not Available
Not Available
Habitat
Grassland, wooded grassland
gardens, Grassland, Homesteads, Subtropical climates, tropical environments
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-13
9-15
AHS Heat Zone
12-9
Not Available
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 22, 23, 24
21,22
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Non Fruiting Plant
Chocolate, Ivory, Black
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Blue Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Blue Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Blue Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green, Blue Green
Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Lanceolate
Ovate
Plant Season
Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam
The pH of Soil
Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Fall, Early Winter
Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall, Indeterminate
Tolerances
Drought
Drought, Variety of soil types
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Cuttings, Rooted stem cutting, Softwood cuttings, Stem Cutting
Stem Cutting, Tip cutting, Vegetative Reproduction
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Needs small amount of water
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
Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead flowers, 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
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Apply N-P-K
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, Caterpillars, Chewing and Boring Insects, Foliage miners, Mealy bugs, Red blotch, Sap-Sucking Insects
Aphids, Mealybugs, Red spider mite, Scale, Thripes, Whiteflies
Plant Tolerance
Cold climate, Drought, Salt, Salt water
Drought, Variety of soil types
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Fine
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Butterflies
Bees, Butterflies, Hummingbirds
Allergy
Not Available
no allergic reactions
Aesthetic Uses
Mixed Border
Beautification, Borders, Landscape Designing
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
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
Not Available
anti-inflammatory, Diuretic, Hair Loss, High blood pressure, Vitamin C
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Leaves
Flowers, Leaf Stalks, Leaves
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant
Culinary use, Employed in herbal medicine, Jam, Jelly, Making Shampoo, Oil is used for aromatherapy, Oil is used in perfume, soaps, creams, etc., Showy Purposes, Traditional medicine, Use in Chinese herbology, Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for bedding in gardens, Used for fragrance, Used for its medicinal properties, Used in making beverages, Used in paper industry, Used in salads, Used to make hair tonic
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Mixed Border, Tropical
Container, Foundation, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Tropical
Botanical Name
EUPHORBIA leucocephala
Hibiscus arnottianus
Common Name
Christmas flower
white lace euphorbia
snow bush
snow flake
snows of Kilimanjaro
white Christmas bush
White Hibiscus
In Hindi
Snow Flake
सफेद हिबिस्कुस
In German
Schneeflocke
Weiß Hibiscus
In French
Flocon de neige
white Hibiscus
In Spanish
Copo de nieve
hibisco blanco
In Greek
Νιφάδα χιονιού
White Hibiscus
In Portuguese
Floco de neve
Hibiscus branco
In Polish
Płatek śniegu
Biały Hibiscus
In Latin
Aureus
Hibiscus album
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Malpighiales
Malvales
Family
Euphorbiaceae
Malvaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Not Available
Hibisceae
Subfamily
Not Available
Malvoideae
Season and Care of Snow Flake and White Hibiscus
Season and care of Snow Flake and White Hibiscus is important to know. While considering everything about Snow Flake and White Hibiscus Care, growing season is an essential factor. Snow Flake season is Fall and Winter and White Hibiscus season is Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Snow Flake is Loam, Sand and for White Hibiscus is Loam while the PH of soil for Snow Flake is Neutral, Alkaline and for White Hibiscus is Neutral.
Snow Flake and White Hibiscus Physical Information
Snow Flake and White Hibiscus physical information is very important for comparison. Snow Flake height is 180.00 cm and width 120.00 cm whereas White Hibiscus height is 600.00 cm and width 60.00 cm. The color specification of Snow Flake and White Hibiscus are as follows:
Snow Flake flower color: White
Snow Flake leaf color: Green and Blue Green
White Hibiscus flower color: Gold
- White Hibiscus leaf color: Dark Green
Care of Snow Flake and White Hibiscus
Care of Snow Flake and White Hibiscus include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Snow Flake pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead flowers and Remove dead leaves and White 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 Snow Flake needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer White Hibiscus needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.