Life Span
Annual and Perennial
Perennial
Type
Flowering Plants, Ornamental Plants, Shrub, Tree
Tree
Origin
Eastern Australia
North America, United States, Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, Central United States, Texas, Canada
Types
Not Available
Not Available
Habitat
gardens, Grassland, Homesteads, Subtropical climates, tropical environments
Wet lands
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-15
4-9
AHS Heat Zone
Not Available
9-1
Sunset Zone
21,22
Not Available
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Light Pink, Not Available, Pink
Yellow green
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Not Available
Light Yellow, Ivory
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Light Green, Not Available
Green, Orange, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Not Available
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Light Green, Not Available
Red, Orange, Orange Red
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
Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Loam
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall, Indeterminate
Early Summer, Summer
Tolerances
Drought, Variety of soil types
Wet Site
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Stem Cutting, Tip cutting, Vegetative Reproduction
From Rhizomes, 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
Requires standing water
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Loam
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Partial 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
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, 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
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Mealybugs, Red spider mite, Scale, Thripes, Whiteflies
Not Available
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Variety of soil types
Drought
Flowers
Showy
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Attracts
Bees, Butterflies, Hummingbirds
Birds
Allergy
no allergic reactions
Irritate the mucus membrane, Rash, Skin irritation
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
No Medicinal Use
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Leaf Stalks, Leaves
Sap
Other Uses
Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant
Used to make a black varnish for use in woodworking
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
TOXICODENDRON vernix
Common Name
Hollyhock Tree, Pink Cottonwood
Poison Dogwood, Poison Elderberry, Poison Sumac, Swamp Sumac
In Hindi
Splendid Hibiscus
toxicodendron vernix
In German
Splendid Hibiscus
toxicodendron vernix
In French
Splendid Hibiscus
TOXICODENDRON vernix
In Spanish
Hibiscus Splendid
vérnix TOXICODENDRON
In Greek
Splendid Hibiscus
Toxicodendron vernix
In Portuguese
Hibiscus Splendid
TOXICODENDRON vernix
In Polish
Splendid hibiskusa
toxicodendron vernix
In Latin
egregiam Hibiscus
Natrum vernix
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Malvales
Sapindales
Family
Malvaceae
Anacardiaceae
Genus
Hibiscus
Toxicodendron
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Hibisceae
Not Available
Subfamily
Malvoideae
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Not Available
Season and Care of Splendid Hibiscus and Poison Sumac
Season and care of Splendid Hibiscus and Poison Sumac is important to know. While considering everything about Splendid Hibiscus and Poison Sumac Care, growing season is an essential factor. Splendid Hibiscus season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Poison Sumac season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Splendid Hibiscus is Loam and for Poison Sumac is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Splendid Hibiscus is Neutral and for Poison Sumac is Acidic, Neutral.
Splendid Hibiscus and Poison Sumac Physical Information
Splendid Hibiscus and Poison Sumac physical information is very important for comparison. Splendid Hibiscus height is 600.00 cm and width 7.00 cm whereas Poison Sumac height is 240.00 cm and width 300.00 cm. The color specification of Splendid Hibiscus and Poison Sumac are as follows:
Splendid Hibiscus flower color: Light Pink, Not Available and Pink
Splendid Hibiscus leaf color: GreenLight Green and Not Available
Poison Sumac flower color: Yellow green
- Poison Sumac leaf color: Green, Orange and Dark Green
Care of Splendid Hibiscus and Poison Sumac
Care of Splendid Hibiscus and Poison Sumac 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 Poison Sumac pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Splendid Hibiscus needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Poison Sumac needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.