Life Span
Annual and Perennial
Perennial
Type
Flowering Plants, Ornamental Plants, Shrub, Tree
Flowering Plants, Shrub
Origin
Eastern Australia
Southwest Asia
Types
Not Available
Calypso, Petite Salmon, Petite Pink
Habitat
gardens, Grassland, Homesteads, Subtropical climates, tropical environments
dry rocky watercourses, Riverbanks
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-15
9-11
AHS Heat Zone
Not Available
Not Available
Sunset Zone
21,22
Not Available
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Bushy, Evergreen
Flower Color
Light Pink, Not Available, Pink
Cream, Creamy Yellow, Pink, Purple, Red, White
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Not Available
Non Fruiting Plant
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Light Green, Not Available
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Not Available
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Light Green, Not Available
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Gray Green
Leaf Shape
Heart shaped, toothed with three to five lobes
Long linear and narrow
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Fall, Spring
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial shade
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Loam
Marshy ground, Well drained
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Neutral, Slightly Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall, Indeterminate
Summer
Tolerances
Drought, Variety of soil types
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Stem Cutting, Tip cutting, Vegetative Reproduction
Layering, Seedlings, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
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
Water less during winter, Water more in summer
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Neutral
Neutral, Slightly Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam
Marshy ground, Well drained
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial shade
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 in the late winter or spring, Remove shoots
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, fertilize every 2-3 weeks while growing, Fertilize in early spring, Potassium
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Mealybugs, Red spider mite, Scale, Thripes, Whiteflies
Leaf spot, Mealybugs, Red blotch, Red spider mite, Scale, Scale insects
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Variety of soil types
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Bees, Butterflies, Hummingbirds
Mealybugs, Not Available
Allergy
no allergic reactions
Phytodermatitis, Rash, Toxic
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Borders, Landscape Designing
Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes, Used in parkland
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
Asthma, Cancer, Cardiotonic, Diabetes, epilepsy, Scabies
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Leaf Stalks, Leaves
Flowers, Leaves
Other Uses
Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant
Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Foundation, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Tropical
Not Available
Botanical Name
Hibiscus splendens
Nerium
Common Name
Hollyhock Tree, Pink Cottonwood
Oleander, Nerium Oleander
In Hindi
Splendid Hibiscus
ओलियंडर
In German
Splendid Hibiscus
Oleander
In French
Splendid Hibiscus
laurier-rose
In Spanish
Hibiscus Splendid
Adelfa
In Greek
Splendid Hibiscus
Πικροδάφνη
In Portuguese
Hibiscus Splendid
oleandro
In Polish
Splendid hibiskusa
Oleander
In Latin
egregiam Hibiscus
Cleander
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Malvales
Gentianales
Family
Malvaceae
Apocynaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Tribe
Hibisceae
Wrightieae
Subfamily
Malvoideae
Apocynoideae, Hippocastanoideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Not Available
Season and Care of Splendid Hibiscus and Oleander
Season and care of Splendid Hibiscus and Oleander is important to know. While considering everything about Splendid Hibiscus and Oleander Care, growing season is an essential factor. Splendid Hibiscus season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Oleander season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Splendid Hibiscus is Loam and for Oleander is Marshy ground, Well drained while the PH of soil for Splendid Hibiscus is Neutral and for Oleander is Neutral, Slightly Alkaline.
Splendid Hibiscus and Oleander Physical Information
Splendid Hibiscus and Oleander physical information is very important for comparison. Splendid Hibiscus height is 600.00 cm and width 7.00 cm whereas Oleander height is 300.00 cm and width 350.00 cm. The color specification of Splendid Hibiscus and Oleander are as follows:
Splendid Hibiscus flower color: Light Pink, Not Available and Pink
Splendid Hibiscus leaf color: GreenLight Green and Not Available
Oleander flower color: Cream, Creamy Yellow, Pink, Purple, Red and White
- Oleander leaf color: Dark Green
Care of Splendid Hibiscus and Oleander
Care of Splendid Hibiscus and Oleander 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 Oleander pruning is done Prune in the late winter or spring and Remove shoots. In summer Splendid Hibiscus needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Oleander needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.