Life Span
Annual and Perennial
Annual
Type
Flowering Plants, Ornamental Plants, Shrub, Tree
Flowering Plants, Herbs, Shrubs
Origin
Eastern Australia
Southern Asia, India
Types
Not Available
Crotalaria benghalensis Lam.
Crotalaria fenestrata Sims
Crotalaria ferestrata Sims
Crotalaria porrecta Wall.
Crotalaria sericea Willd.
Crotalaria tenuifolia Roxb.
Crotalaria viminea Wall.
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
gardens, Grassland, Homesteads, Subtropical climates, tropical environments
Mountain tops, Temperate Regions, Terrestrial
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-15
8-11
AHS Heat Zone
Not Available
12 - 4
Sunset Zone
21,22
H1, H2, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 24
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
Light Pink, Not Available, Pink
Yellow, Gold
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Not Available
Black
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Light Green, Not Available
Light Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Not Available
Light Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Light Green, Not Available
Light Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Heart shaped, toothed with three to five lobes
Ovate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Very Fast
Type of Soil
Loam
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall, Indeterminate
Indeterminate
Tolerances
Drought, Variety of soil types
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Ground, Pot
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
Does not require lot of watering, Requires watering in the growing season
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil Type
Loam
Clay, Loam, Sandy
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
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
Cut or pinch the stems, Remove damaged leaves, Remove deadheads, 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
Insects, Moth, Red blotch
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
Not Available
Allergy
no allergic reactions
no allergic reactions
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
Antispasmodic, Cold, Cough, Diarrhea, Digestive disorders, Jaundice, Liver problems, Urinary tract problems, Wounds
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Leaf Stalks, Leaves
Fruits, Leaves
Other Uses
Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant
Culinary use
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Foundation, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Tropical
Edging
Botanical Name
Hibiscus splendens
Apocynum cannabinum
Common Name
Hollyhock Tree, Pink Cottonwood
Dogbane, milkweed, honeybloom, bitter root, black
hemp, hemp dogbane, lechuguilla, westernwall
In Hindi
Splendid Hibiscus
भारतीय गांजा
In German
Splendid Hibiscus
Indischer Hanf
In French
Splendid Hibiscus
chanvre indien
In Spanish
Hibiscus Splendid
El cáñamo indio
In Greek
Splendid Hibiscus
ινδική κάνναβη
In Portuguese
Hibiscus Splendid
cânhamo indiano
In Polish
Splendid hibiskusa
Konopie indyjskie
In Latin
egregiam Hibiscus
Latin Hemp
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Not Available
Class
Magnoliopsida
Not Available
Family
Malvaceae
Fabaceae
Genus
Hibiscus
Crotalaria
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Hibisceae
Crotalarieae
Subfamily
Malvoideae
Faboideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Splendid Hibiscus and Indian Hemp
Season and care of Splendid Hibiscus and Indian Hemp is important to know. While considering everything about Splendid Hibiscus and Indian Hemp Care, growing season is an essential factor. Splendid Hibiscus season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Indian Hemp season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Splendid Hibiscus is Loam and for Indian Hemp is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Splendid Hibiscus is Neutral and for Indian Hemp is Neutral.
Splendid Hibiscus and Indian Hemp Physical Information
Splendid Hibiscus and Indian Hemp physical information is very important for comparison. Splendid Hibiscus height is 600.00 cm and width 7.00 cm whereas Indian Hemp height is 90.00 cm and width 90.00 cm. The color specification of Splendid Hibiscus and Indian Hemp are as follows:
Splendid Hibiscus flower color: Light Pink, Not Available and Pink
Splendid Hibiscus leaf color: GreenLight Green and Not Available
Indian Hemp flower color: Yellow and Gold
- Indian Hemp leaf color: Light Green and Gray Green
Care of Splendid Hibiscus and Indian Hemp
Care of Splendid Hibiscus and Indian Hemp 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 Indian Hemp pruning is done Cut or pinch the stems, Remove damaged leaves, Remove deadheads and Shape and thin as needed. In summer Splendid Hibiscus needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Indian Hemp needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.
