Life Span
Annual and Perennial
Perennial
Type
Flowering Plants, Ornamental Plants, Shrub, Tree
Tree
Origin
Eastern Australia
Madagascar
Types
Not Available
Delonix regia var. flavida Stehle
Delonix regia var. genuina Stehle
Delonix regia var. genuina Stehlé
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
gardens, Grassland, Homesteads, Subtropical climates, tropical environments
gardens, Roadsides, Shaded sites, Woodlands
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-15
10-15
AHS Heat Zone
Not Available
12-9
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Spreading
Flower Color
Light Pink, Not Available, Pink
Red, Orange Red
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Not Available
Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Light Green, Not Available
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Not Available
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Light Green, Not Available
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Not Available
Leaf Shape
Heart shaped, toothed with three to five lobes
Pinnate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Type of Soil
Loam
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
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer
Tolerances
Drought, Variety of soil types
Pollution, Drought, Salt
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Stem Cutting, Tip cutting, Vegetative Reproduction
Grafting, Seedlings, Stem Planting, 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
Average Water Needs, Reduce watering in winter
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
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
Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Shape and thin as 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
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Mealybugs, Red spider mite, Scale, Thripes, Whiteflies
Pests and diseases free
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Variety of soil types
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Bees, Butterflies, Hummingbirds
Birds, Hummingbirds, Butterflies
Allergy
no allergic reactions
no allergic reactions
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Borders, Landscape Designing
Beautification, Showy Purposes
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
No Medicinal Use
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Leaf Stalks, Leaves
Bark, Pods, Sap
Other Uses
Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant
Gum, Used as firewood, Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Foundation, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Tropical
Feature Plant, Shade Trees, Street Trees, Tropical
Botanical Name
Hibiscus splendens
DELONIX regia
Common Name
Hollyhock Tree, Pink Cottonwood
Flamboyant Tree, Flame Tree, Royal Poinciana
In Hindi
Splendid Hibiscus
चमकीला
In German
Splendid Hibiscus
Flamboyant
In French
Splendid Hibiscus
Flamboyant
In Spanish
Hibiscus Splendid
Extravagante
In Greek
Splendid Hibiscus
Επιδεικτικός
In Portuguese
Hibiscus Splendid
extravagante
In Polish
Splendid hibiskusa
Kwiecisty
In Latin
egregiam Hibiscus
flamboyant
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Not Available
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Malvaceae
Fabaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Hibisceae
Caesalpinieae
Subfamily
Malvoideae
Caesalpinioideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Not Available
Season and Care of Splendid Hibiscus and Flamboyant Tree
Season and care of Splendid Hibiscus and Flamboyant Tree is important to know. While considering everything about Splendid Hibiscus and Flamboyant Tree Care, growing season is an essential factor. Splendid Hibiscus season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Flamboyant Tree season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Splendid Hibiscus is Loam and for Flamboyant Tree is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Splendid Hibiscus is Neutral and for Flamboyant Tree is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Splendid Hibiscus and Flamboyant Tree Physical Information
Splendid Hibiscus and Flamboyant Tree physical information is very important for comparison. Splendid Hibiscus height is 600.00 cm and width 7.00 cm whereas Flamboyant Tree height is 610.00 cm and width 610.00 cm. The color specification of Splendid Hibiscus and Flamboyant Tree are as follows:
Splendid Hibiscus flower color: Light Pink, Not Available and Pink
Splendid Hibiscus leaf color: GreenLight Green and Not Available
Flamboyant Tree flower color: Red and Orange Red
- Flamboyant Tree leaf color: Green
Care of Splendid Hibiscus and Flamboyant Tree
Care of Splendid Hibiscus and Flamboyant 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 Flamboyant Tree pruning is done Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves and Shape and thin as needed. In summer Splendid Hibiscus needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Flamboyant Tree needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.