Life Span
Annual and Perennial
  
Perennial
  
Type
Flowering Plants, Ornamental Plants, Shrub, Tree
  
Fruit, Palm or Cycad, Tree
  
Origin
Eastern Australia
  
Not Available
  
Types
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Habitat
gardens, Grassland, Homesteads, Subtropical climates, tropical environments
  
Humid climates, sandy seeps, shores, tropical environments
  
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-15
  
5-12
  
AHS Heat Zone
Not Available
  
12-10
  
Sunset Zone
21,22
  
H2
  
Habit
Oval or Rounded
  
Upright/Erect
  
Plant Size
  
  
Plant Color
  
  
Flower Color
Light Pink, Not Available, Pink
  
Yellow Brown
  
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
  
Bicolor
  
Fruit Color
Not Available
  
Green
  
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Light Green, Not Available
  
Green
  
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Not Available
  
Golden Green
  
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Light Green, Not Available
  
Green
  
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
  
Green
  
Shape
  
  
Leaf Shape
Heart shaped, toothed with three to five lobes
  
Pinnate
  
Thorns
No
  
No
  
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
  
All year
  
Growing Conditions
  
  
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
  
Full Sun, Part sun
  
Growth Rate
Medium
  
Fast
  
Type of Soil
Loam
  
Loam, Sand
  
The pH of Soil
Neutral
  
Neutral, Slightly Acidic, Slightly Alkaline
  
Soil Drainage
Well drained
  
Well drained
  
Bloom Time
Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall, Indeterminate
  
Not Available
  
Repeat Bloomer
Yes
  
Yes
  
Tolerances
Drought, Variety of soil types
  
Salt
  
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
  
Ground
  
How to Plant?
Stem Cutting, Tip cutting, Vegetative Reproduction
  
Seedlings, Transplanting
  
Plant Maintenance
Medium
  
Medium
  
Watering Plants
  
  
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
  
Reduce watering during fall, Water daily during growing season, Water frequently while growing
  
In Summer
Lots of watering
  
Lots of watering
  
In Spring
Moderate
  
Moderate
  
In Winter
Average Water
  
Average Water
  
Soil
  
  
Soil pH
Neutral
  
Neutral, Slightly Acidic, Slightly Alkaline
  
Soil Type
Loam
  
Loam, Sand
  
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
  
Well drained
  
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
  
Full Sun, Part 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
  
Cut limbs, Remove dead branches
  
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
  
Nitrogen, Phosphorous, Potassium, slow-release fertilizers
  
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Mealybugs, Red spider mite, Scale, Thripes, Whiteflies
  
Bud rot, Cadang-cadang, Coconut bug, Coconut foliar decay, Coconut scale, Ganoderma butt rot, Gray leaf blight, Lethal bole rot, Lethal yellowing, Mealybugs, nutfall, Red ring nematode, Stem bleeding disease
  
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Variety of soil types
  
Salt
  
Flowers
Showy
  
Yes
  
Flower Petal Number
Single
  
Single
  
Fruits
  
  
Showy Fruit
No
  
Yes
  
Edible Fruit
No
  
Yes
  
Fragrance
  
  
Fragrant Flower
No
  
No
  
Fragrant Fruit
No
  
No
  
Fragrant Leaf
No
  
No
  
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
  
No
  
Showy Foliage
No
  
Yes
  
Showy Bark
No
  
Yes
  
Foliage Texture
Medium
  
Fine
  
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
  
Matte
  
Evergreen
No
  
Yes
  
Invasive
No
  
No
  
Self-Sowing
No
  
No
  
Attracts
Bees, Butterflies, Hummingbirds
  
Not Available
  
Allergy
no allergic reactions
  
Abdominal pain, Anaphylaxis, cramps, Mouth itching, Nasal Congestion, Nausea, Runny nose, Skin irritation, Throat itching
  
Uses
  
  
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Borders, Landscape Designing
  
Beautification, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
  
Beauty Benefits
Hair Conditioner, Not Available, Prevents greying of hair, Prevents Premature Baldness, Promotes Healthy Hair, Promotes healthy skin, Speed hair growth
  
Good for skin, Good for the Scalp, Hair Conditioner, Heals Damaged Hair, Makes Hair Silkier, Making cosmetics, Removes dandruff, Restores Hair Colour
  
Edible Uses
No
  
Yes
  
Environmental Uses
Air purification
  
Air purification, No fertilizer, pesticides, or herbicides needed, Wildlife
  
Plant Benefits
  
  
Medicinal Uses
anti-inflammatory, Diuretic, Hair Loss, High blood pressure, Vitamin C
  
Antibacterial, anti-cancer, Antifungal, Antioxidants, Antiviral, Digestion problems, Heart problems, Immunity, Skin Disorders, Weight loss
  
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Leaf Stalks, Leaves
  
Whole plant
  
Other Uses
Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant
  
Air freshner, Animal Feed, Application in Furniture, Application in Handicrafts, For making oil for cosmetics, Oil is used for aromatherapy, Traditional medicine, Used as a nutritious food item, Used as a vegetable oil
  
Used As Indoor Plant
No
  
No
  
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
  
Yes
  
Garden Design
Container, Foundation, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Tropical
  
Edible, Feature Plant, Fruit Tree, Landscape, Tropical
  
Botanical Name
Hibiscus splendens
  
Cocos nucifera
  
Common Name
Hollyhock Tree, Pink Cottonwood
  
Coconut Palm, coconut tree
  
In Hindi
Splendid Hibiscus
  
नारियल का पेड़
  
In German
Splendid Hibiscus
  
Kokospalme
  
In French
Splendid Hibiscus
  
Cocotier
  
In Spanish
Hibiscus Splendid
  
El cocotero
  
In Greek
Splendid Hibiscus
  
καρύδας δέντρο
  
In Portuguese
Hibiscus Splendid
  
Coqueiro
  
In Polish
Splendid hibiskusa
  
Drzewo kokosowe
  
In Latin
egregiam Hibiscus
  
dolor ligno
  
Kingdom
Plantae
  
Plantae
  
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
  
Magnoliophyta
  
Class
Magnoliopsida
  
Liliopsida
  
Order
Malvales
  
Arecales
  
Family
Malvaceae
  
Aceraceae
  
Genus
Hibiscus
  
Cocos
  
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
  
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
  
Tribe
Hibisceae
  
Cocoeae
  
Subfamily
Malvoideae
  
Arecoideae
  
Number of Species
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Season and Care of Splendid Hibiscus and Coconut Tree
Season and care of Splendid Hibiscus and Coconut Tree is important to know. While considering everything about Splendid Hibiscus and Coconut Tree Care, growing season is an essential factor. Splendid Hibiscus season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Coconut Tree season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Splendid Hibiscus is Loam and for Coconut Tree is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Splendid Hibiscus is Neutral and for Coconut Tree is Neutral, Slightly Acidic, Slightly Alkaline.
Splendid Hibiscus and Coconut Tree Physical Information
Splendid Hibiscus and Coconut Tree physical information is very important for comparison. Splendid Hibiscus height is 600.00 cm and width 7.00 cm whereas Coconut Tree height is 2,900.00 cm and width 700.00 cm. The color specification of Splendid Hibiscus and Coconut Tree are as follows:
Splendid Hibiscus flower color: Light Pink, Not Available and Pink
Splendid Hibiscus leaf color: GreenLight Green and Not Available
Coconut Tree flower color: Yellow Brown
- Coconut Tree leaf color: Green
Care of Splendid Hibiscus and Coconut Tree
Care of Splendid Hibiscus and Coconut Tree 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 Coconut Tree pruning is done Cut limbs and Remove dead branches. In summer Splendid Hibiscus needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Coconut Tree needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.