Life Span
Annual and Perennial
Perennial
Type
Flowering Plants, Ornamental Plants, Shrub, Tree
Vegetable
Origin
Eastern Australia
Mediterranean
Types
Not Available
Green Globe, Imperial Star, Tempo, Violetto, Symphony
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
gardens, Grassland, Homesteads, Subtropical climates, tropical environments
Sandy areas
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-15
7-10
AHS Heat Zone
Not Available
9-1
Sunset Zone
21,22
8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Rosette/Stemless
Flower Color
Light Pink, Not Available, Pink
Purple
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Not Available
Fruit Color
Not Available
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Light Green, Not Available
Gray Green, Silver
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Not Available
Gray Green, Silver
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Light Green, Not Available
Gray Green, Silver
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Not Available
Leaf Shape
Heart shaped, toothed with three to five lobes
Glandular
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Partial shade
Type of Soil
Loam
Well drained
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Slightly Acidic
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall, Indeterminate
Early Fall, Fall
Tolerances
Drought, Variety of soil types
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Stem Cutting, Tip cutting, Vegetative Reproduction
Seedlings, Transplanting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
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
Form a Soil ring to water efficiently, Needs watering once a week, Water twice a day in the initial period
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Neutral
Slightly Acidic
Soil Type
Loam
Well drained
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Partial shade
Pruning
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
No pruning needed in the early stages, Prune after flowering, Remove deadheads
Fertilizers
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
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Mealybugs, Red spider mite, Scale, Thripes, Whiteflies
Aphids, Gray mold, Powdery mildew, Root rot
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Variety of soil types
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Not Available
Fragrant Leaf
No
Not Available
Foliage Texture
Medium
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Bees, Butterflies, Hummingbirds
Butterflies
Allergy
no allergic reactions
Intestinal gas
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Borders, Landscape Designing
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Beauty Benefits
Hair Conditioner, Not Available, Prevents greying of hair, Prevents Premature Baldness, Promotes Healthy Hair, Promotes healthy skin, Speed hair growth
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
anti-inflammatory, Diuretic, Hair Loss, High blood pressure, Vitamin C
Anemia, High cholestrol, Kidney problems, Liver problems
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Leaf Stalks, Leaves
Flowers, Fruits
Other Uses
Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant
Can be made into a herbal tea, Used as primary flavor in Italian Liqours
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Foundation, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Tropical
Not Available
Botanical Name
Hibiscus splendens
Cynara cardunculus
Common Name
Hollyhock Tree, Pink Cottonwood
Artichoke
In Hindi
Splendid Hibiscus
Artichoke
In German
Splendid Hibiscus
Artischocke
In French
Splendid Hibiscus
Artichaut
In Spanish
Hibiscus Splendid
Alcachofa
In Greek
Splendid Hibiscus
αγκινάρα
In Portuguese
Hibiscus Splendid
Alcachofra
In Polish
Splendid hibiskusa
Karczoch
In Latin
egregiam Hibiscus
cactus
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Anthophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Eudicotyledones
Family
Malvaceae
Asteraceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Not Available
Subfamily
Malvoideae
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Not Available
Season and Care of Splendid Hibiscus and Artichoke
Season and care of Splendid Hibiscus and Artichoke is important to know. While considering everything about Splendid Hibiscus and Artichoke Care, growing season is an essential factor. Splendid Hibiscus season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Artichoke season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Splendid Hibiscus is Loam and for Artichoke is Well drained while the PH of soil for Splendid Hibiscus is Neutral and for Artichoke is Slightly Acidic.
Splendid Hibiscus and Artichoke Physical Information
Splendid Hibiscus and Artichoke physical information is very important for comparison. Splendid Hibiscus height is 600.00 cm and width 7.00 cm whereas Artichoke height is 5.60 cm and width 1.05 cm. The color specification of Splendid Hibiscus and Artichoke are as follows:
Splendid Hibiscus flower color: Light Pink, Not Available and Pink
Splendid Hibiscus leaf color: GreenLight Green and Not Available
Artichoke flower color: Purple
- Artichoke leaf color: Gray Green and Silver
Care of Splendid Hibiscus and Artichoke
Care of Splendid Hibiscus and Artichoke include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. 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 and Artichoke pruning is done No pruning needed in the early stages, Prune after flowering and Remove deadheads. In summer Splendid Hibiscus needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Artichoke needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.