Splendid Hibiscus

Dianthus

About Splendid Hibiscus and Dianthus

Splendid Hibiscus

Dianthus

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What is

Life Span

Annual and Perennial

Type

Flowering Plants, Ornamental Plants, Shrub, Tree

Tender Perennial

Origin

Eastern Australia

India

Types

Shrub

Dianthus chinensis, Dianthus deltoides

Number of Varieties

25300

0 40000

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Habitat

gardens, Grassland, Homesteads, Subtropical climates, tropical environments

meadows, Waste areas

USDA Hardiness Zone

9-158-11

0 99

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AHS Heat Zone

9-1

Sunset Zone

21,22

A2, A3, H1, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24

Habit

Oval or Rounded

Cushion/Mound-forming

Information

Plant Size

Minimum Height

600.00 cm25.40 cm

0 3900

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Minimum Width

7.00 cm25.40 cm

0 6350

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Plant Color

Flower Color

Light Pink, Pink

Pink, Fuchsia

Flower Color Modifier

Bicolor

Fruit Color

Tan

Leaf Color in Spring

Green, Light Green

Light Green, Blue Green, Gray Green

Leaf Color in Summer

Green

Light Green, Blue Green, Gray Green

Leaf Color in Fall

Green, Light Green

Light Green, Blue Green, Gray Green

Leaf Color in Winter

Light Green

Shape

Leaf Shape

Heart shaped, toothed with three to five lobes

Elliptic

Thorns

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Season

Plant Season

Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter

Spring, Summer, Fall

Growing Conditions

Sunlight

Full Sun, Partial Sun

Growth Rate

Medium

Type of Soil

Loam

Loam, Sand

The pH of Soil

Neutral

Acidic, Neutral

Soil Drainage

Well drained

Bloom Time

Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall, Indeterminate

Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer

Repeat Bloomer

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Tolerances

Drought, Variety of soil types

Drought

Care

Where to Plant?

Ground, Pot

Container, Ground, Pot

How to Plant?

Stem Cutting, Tip cutting, Vegetative Reproduction

Divison, Seedlings

Plant Maintenance

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

Needs watering once a week, Requires watering in the growing season

In Summer

Lots of watering

In Spring

Moderate

In Winter

Average Water

Soil

Soil pH

Neutral

Acidic, Neutral

Soil Type

Loam

Loam, Sand

Soil Drainage Capacity

Well drained

Sun Exposure

Full Sun, Partial 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

Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves

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

Compost, organic fertlizers, Water soluble fertilizers

Pests and Diseases

Aphids, Mealybugs, Red spider mite, Scale, Thripes, Whiteflies

Insects

Plant Tolerance

Drought, Variety of soil types

Drought

Facts

Flowers

Showy

Flower Petal Number

Single

Double

Fruits

Showy Fruit

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Edible Fruit

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Fragrance

Foliage Texture

Medium

Fine

Foliage Sheen

Glossy

Matte

Evergreen

Air purification, Food for insects

Plant Benefits

Medicinal Uses

anti-inflammatory, Diuretic, Hair Loss, High blood pressure, Vitamin C

Part of Plant Used

Flowers, Leaf Stalks, Leaves

Flowers

Other Uses

Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant

Decoration Purposes, Employed in herbal medicine, Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties

Used As Indoor Plant

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Used As Outdoor Plant

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Garden Design

Container, Foundation, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Tropical

egregiam Hibiscus

Dianthus

Classification

Kingdom

Plantae

Phylum

Magnoliophyta

Tracheophyta

Class

Magnoliopsida

Order

Malvales

Caryophyllales

Family

Malvaceae

Caryophyllaceae

Genus

Hibiscus

Dianthus

Clade

Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids

Angiosperms, Eudicots

Tribe

Hibisceae

Caryophylleae

Subfamily

Malvoideae

Caryophylloideae

Number of Species

200300

1 27800

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Properties of Splendid Hibiscus and Dianthus

Wondering what are the properties of Splendid Hibiscus and Dianthus? We provide you with everything About Splendid Hibiscus and Dianthus. Splendid Hibiscus doesn't have thorns and Dianthus doesn't have thorns. Also Splendid Hibiscus does not have fragrant flowers. Splendid Hibiscus has allergic reactions like and Dianthus has allergic reactions like . Compare all the properties and characteristics of these two plants. Find out which of these plant can be used as indoor plant. If you are interested to decorate your house and garden, find out aesthetic uses, compare them and select the plant which will beautify your surrounding. Along with beautification, try comparing medicinal and edible uses of Splendid Hibiscus and Dianthus and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.

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Season and Care of Splendid Hibiscus and Dianthus

Season and care of Splendid Hibiscus and Dianthus is important to know. While considering everything about Splendid Hibiscus and Dianthus Care, growing season is an essential factor. Splendid Hibiscus season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Dianthus season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Splendid Hibiscus is Loam and for Dianthus is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Splendid Hibiscus is Neutral and for Dianthus is Acidic, Neutral.

Splendid Hibiscus and Dianthus Physical Information

Splendid Hibiscus and Dianthus physical information is very important for comparison. Splendid Hibiscus height is 600.00 cm and width 7.00 cm whereas Dianthus height is 25.40 cm and width 25.40 cm. The color specification of Splendid Hibiscus and Dianthus are as follows:

Splendid Hibiscus flower color: Light Pink and Pink
Splendid Hibiscus leaf color: Green, Light Green
Dianthus flower color: Pink and Fuchsia
Dianthus leaf color: Light Green, Blue Green and Gray Green

Care of Splendid Hibiscus and Dianthus

Care of Splendid Hibiscus and Dianthus 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 Dianthus pruning is done Remove damaged leaves and Remove dead leaves. In summer Splendid Hibiscus needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Dianthus needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.