Life Span
Annual and Perennial
Perennial
Type
Flowering Plants, Ornamental Plants, Shrub, Tree
Tree
Origin
Eastern Australia
Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, Central United States, South-Central United States
Habitat
gardens, Grassland, Homesteads, Subtropical climates, tropical environments
bottomlands, Depression on prairies, ditches, Floodplains, Riverbanks, stream banks, Swamps
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-15
4-9
Sunset Zone
21,22
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
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
Light Pink, Pink
Yellow, Brown
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Light Green
Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Light Green
Yellow, Light Yellow, Tan
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
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Leaf Shape
Heart shaped, toothed with three to five lobes
Oval with a pointed tip and fine teeth along their edges
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
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
Spring
Tolerances
Drought, Variety of soil types
Wet Site, Pollution, Soil Compaction
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Stem Cutting, Tip cutting, Vegetative Reproduction
Seedlings
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
Requires a lot of watering, Requires regular watering
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
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
Prune in the late winter or spring, Remove dead or diseased plant parts, 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, No need to fertilize every year
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Mealybugs, Red spider mite, Scale, Thripes, Whiteflies
Aphids, Red blotch, Sawfly Larvae
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Variety of soil types
Pollution, Soil Compaction, Wet Site
Flower Petal Number
Single
-
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Bees, Butterflies, Hummingbirds
-
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Borders, Landscape Designing
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Hair Conditioner, Prevents greying of hair, Prevents Premature Baldness, Promotes Healthy Hair, Promotes healthy skin, Speed hair growth
-
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Erosion control, Wildlife
Medicinal Uses
anti-inflammatory, Diuretic, Hair Loss, High blood pressure, Vitamin C
-
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Leaf Stalks, Leaves
Whole plant
Other Uses
Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant
used for making roof trusses, poles, joists, piles, Used in construction, Used in Furniture
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Foundation, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Tropical
Feature Plant, Shade Trees
Botanical Name
Hibiscus splendens
BETULA nigra
Common Name
Hollyhock Tree, Pink Cottonwood
River Birch
In Hindi
Splendid Hibiscus
River Birch
In German
Splendid Hibiscus
Fluss Birch
In French
Splendid Hibiscus
Birch river
In Spanish
Hibiscus Splendid
river Birch
In Greek
Splendid Hibiscus
ποταμός Birch
In Portuguese
Hibiscus Splendid
river Birch
In Polish
Splendid hibiskusa
Rzeka Birch
In Latin
egregiam Hibiscus
Betula
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Malvaceae
Betulaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Season and Care of Splendid Hibiscus and River Birch
Season and care of Splendid Hibiscus and River Birch is important to know. While considering everything about Splendid Hibiscus and River Birch Care, growing season is an essential factor. Splendid Hibiscus season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and River Birch season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Splendid Hibiscus is Loam and for River Birch is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Splendid Hibiscus is Neutral and for River Birch is Acidic, Neutral.
Splendid Hibiscus and River Birch Physical Information
Splendid Hibiscus and River Birch physical information is very important for comparison. Splendid Hibiscus height is 600.00 cm and width 7.00 cm whereas River Birch height is 1,220.00 cm and width 1,220.00 cm. The color specification of Splendid Hibiscus and River Birch are as follows:
Splendid Hibiscus flower color: Light Pink and Pink
Splendid Hibiscus leaf color: Green, Light Green
River Birch flower color: Yellow and Brown
- River Birch leaf color: Green and Light Green
Care of Splendid Hibiscus and River Birch
Care of Splendid Hibiscus and River Birch 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 River Birch pruning is done Prune in the late winter or spring, Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Shape and thin as needed. In summer Splendid Hibiscus needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer River Birch needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.