Life Span
Annual and Perennial
Perennial
Type
Flowering Plants, Ornamental Plants, Shrub, Tree
Grass
Origin
Eastern Australia
Southern Asia, India
Types
Not Available
Not Available
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
gardens, Grassland, Homesteads, Subtropical climates, tropical environments
Warmer regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-15
6-11
AHS Heat Zone
Not Available
11- 6
Sunset Zone
21,22
H1, H2, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Mat-forming
Flower Color
Light Pink, Not Available, Pink
Not Available
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Not Available
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Light Green, Not Available
Gray Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Not Available
Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Light Green, Not Available
Gray Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Gray Green, Dark Green, Tan
Leaf Shape
Heart shaped, toothed with three to five lobes
Arrowhead
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Type of Soil
Loam
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall, Indeterminate
Indeterminate
Tolerances
Drought, Variety of soil types
Pollution, Salt, Soil Compaction
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Stem Cutting, Tip cutting, Vegetative Reproduction
Seedlings
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
Average Water Needs
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
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
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
Apply 3-1-2 or 4-1-2 ratio, Nitrogen
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Mealybugs, Red spider mite, Scale, Thripes, Whiteflies
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Variety of soil types
Pollution, Salt, Soil Compaction
Flowers
Showy
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Bees, Butterflies, Hummingbirds
Flying insects, Insects
Allergy
no allergic reactions
breathing problems, Eye irritation, Hives, Itchiness, Runny nose, sneezing, Throat itching, Whooping Cough
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Borders, Landscape Designing
Ground Cover, Landscape Designing
Beauty Benefits
Hair Conditioner, Not Available, Prevents greying of hair, Prevents Premature Baldness, Promotes Healthy Hair, Promotes healthy skin, Speed hair growth
Skin irritation, Skin Problems
Edible Uses
No
Insignificant
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Prevent Soil Erosion, soil stabilisation
Medicinal Uses
anti-inflammatory, Diuretic, Hair Loss, High blood pressure, Vitamin C
Cures constipation, Cures foot fissures, Digestive disorders, Eliminate toxins, Fatigue, Halitosis, Improves Breast milk production, Increase red blood cells, Insomnia
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Leaf Stalks, Leaves
Leaves, Stem
Other Uses
Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant
Animal Feed, Cattle Fodder, Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Insignificant
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Foundation, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Tropical
Lawns and Turf
Botanical Name
Hibiscus splendens
CYNODON dactylon
Common Name
Hollyhock Tree, Pink Cottonwood
Bermuda Grass
In Hindi
Splendid Hibiscus
बरमूडा घास
In German
Splendid Hibiscus
Bermuda Gras
In French
Splendid Hibiscus
l'herbe des Bermudes
In Spanish
Hibiscus Splendid
Grama
In Greek
Splendid Hibiscus
Αγριάδα
In Portuguese
Hibiscus Splendid
grama Bermuda
In Polish
Splendid hibiskusa
Trawa Bermuda
In Latin
egregiam Hibiscus
Bermuda Grass
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Liliopsida
Genus
Hibiscus
Cynodon Rich
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Commelinids
Tribe
Hibisceae
Chlorideae
Subfamily
Malvoideae
Chloridoideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Splendid Hibiscus and Bermuda Grass
Season and care of Splendid Hibiscus and Bermuda Grass is important to know. While considering everything about Splendid Hibiscus and Bermuda Grass Care, growing season is an essential factor. Splendid Hibiscus season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Bermuda Grass season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Splendid Hibiscus is Loam and for Bermuda Grass is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Splendid Hibiscus is Neutral and for Bermuda Grass is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Splendid Hibiscus and Bermuda Grass Physical Information
Splendid Hibiscus and Bermuda Grass physical information is very important for comparison. Splendid Hibiscus height is 600.00 cm and width 7.00 cm whereas Bermuda Grass height is 40.00 cm and width 302.00 cm. The color specification of Splendid Hibiscus and Bermuda Grass are as follows:
Splendid Hibiscus flower color: Light Pink, Not Available and Pink
Splendid Hibiscus leaf color: GreenLight Green and Not Available
Bermuda Grass flower color: Not Available
- Bermuda Grass leaf color: Gray Green and Dark Green
Care of Splendid Hibiscus and Bermuda Grass
Care of Splendid Hibiscus and Bermuda Grass 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 Bermuda Grass pruning is done No pruning needed. In summer Splendid Hibiscus needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Bermuda Grass needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.