Life Span
Perennial
Annual and Perennial
Type
Tender Perennial
Flowering Plants, Ornamental Plants, Shrub, Tree
Origin
Mexico, Central America
Eastern Australia
Types
Not Available
Not Available
Habitat
agricultural areas, Loamy soils, Warmer regions
gardens, Grassland, Homesteads, Subtropical climates, tropical environments
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-15
9-15
AHS Heat Zone
12-1
Not Available
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 22, 23, 24
21,22
Habit
Spreading
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
Fuchsia
Light Pink, Not Available, Pink
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Not Available
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green
Green, Light Green, Not Available
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Green, Not Available
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
Green, Light Green, Not Available
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Oval Cordate
Heart shaped, toothed with three to five lobes
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall, Indeterminate
Tolerances
Dry Conditions, Soil Compaction, Sun
Drought, Variety of soil types
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Cutting
Stem Cutting, Tip cutting, Vegetative Reproduction
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do not let dry out between waterings, Do not water the foliage
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, Neutral
Neutral
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
A hard prune may be necessary if the plant becomes woody, Cut upper 1/3 section when young to enhancegrowth
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
Fertilize every three months
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
Bacteria, Birds, Fungal Diseases, Red blotch
Aphids, Mealybugs, Red spider mite, Scale, Thripes, Whiteflies
Plant Tolerance
Dry Conditions, Full Sun, Salt and Soil Compaction
Drought, Variety of soil types
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Fine
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Attracts
Beetles, Bugs, Insects
Bees, Butterflies, Hummingbirds
Allergy
Acidic, allergic conjunctivitis
no allergic reactions
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Hanging Basket, Landscape Designing
Beautification, Borders, Landscape Designing
Beauty Benefits
Makes Hair Silkier, Making cosmetics
Hair Conditioner, Not Available, Prevents greying of hair, Prevents Premature Baldness, Promotes Healthy Hair, Promotes healthy skin, Speed hair growth
Environmental Uses
Forms dense stands, Provides ground cover, soil stabilisation
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Not Available
anti-inflammatory, Diuretic, Hair Loss, High blood pressure, Vitamin C
Part of Plant Used
Leaves, Stem
Flowers, Leaf Stalks, Leaves
Other Uses
Air freshner, Cosmetics, Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
Sometimes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Bedding Plant, Container, Groundcover, Hanging Basket, Mixed Border, Tropical
Container, Foundation, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Tropical
Botanical Name
HETEROCENTRON elegans
Hibiscus splendens
Common Name
Spanish Shawl
Hollyhock Tree, Pink Cottonwood
In Hindi
Heterocentron
Splendid Hibiscus
In German
Heterocentron
Splendid Hibiscus
In French
Heterocentron
Splendid Hibiscus
In Spanish
Heterocentron
Hibiscus Splendid
In Greek
Heterocentron
Splendid Hibiscus
In Portuguese
Heterocentron
Hibiscus Splendid
In Polish
Heterocentron
Splendid hibiskusa
In Latin
Heterocentron
egregiam Hibiscus
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Melastomataceae
Malvaceae
Genus
Heterocentron
Hibiscus
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Subfamily
Not Available
Malvoideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Not Available
Season and Care of Spanish Shawl and Splendid Hibiscus
Season and care of Spanish Shawl and Splendid Hibiscus is important to know. While considering everything about Spanish Shawl and Splendid Hibiscus Care, growing season is an essential factor. Spanish Shawl season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Splendid Hibiscus season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Spanish Shawl is Loam and for Splendid Hibiscus is Loam while the PH of soil for Spanish Shawl is Acidic, Neutral and for Splendid Hibiscus is Neutral.
Spanish Shawl and Splendid Hibiscus Physical Information
Spanish Shawl and Splendid Hibiscus physical information is very important for comparison. Spanish Shawl height is 30.00 cm and width 60.00 cm whereas Splendid Hibiscus height is 600.00 cm and width 7.00 cm. The color specification of Spanish Shawl and Splendid Hibiscus are as follows:
Spanish Shawl flower color: Fuchsia
Spanish Shawl leaf color: Dark Green
Splendid Hibiscus flower color: Light Pink, Not Available and Pink
- Splendid Hibiscus leaf color: GreenLight Green and Not Available
Care of Spanish Shawl and Splendid Hibiscus
Care of Spanish Shawl and Splendid Hibiscus include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Spanish Shawl pruning is done A hard prune may be necessary if the plant becomes woody and Cut upper 1/3 section when young to enhancegrowth 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 Spanish Shawl 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.