Life Span
Annual and Perennial
Perennial
Type
Flowering Plants, Ornamental Plants, Shrub, Tree
Fruit
Origin
Eastern Australia
Caribbean, South America
Types
Not Available
Pinks Mammoth, African Pride, Late Gold, Geffner, Hilary White
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
gardens, Grassland, Homesteads, Subtropical climates, tropical environments
Warm and moist climatic conditions
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-15
10-13
AHS Heat Zone
Not Available
12-9
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 Green, Sea Green
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Light Green, Not Available
Light Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Not Available
Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Light Green, Not Available
Light Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Heart shaped, toothed with three to five lobes
oblong or narrow-lanceolate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Summer
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
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
Early Summer, Summer
Tolerances
Drought, Variety of soil types
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Container
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
Do Not over Water, Does not require 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, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam
Loam, Sand
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
Prune young trees into an open vase shape
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
Nitrogen
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Mealybugs, Red spider mite, Scale, Thripes, Whiteflies
Anthracnose, Diplodia rot, Leaf spot
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Variety of soil types
Drought
Flowers
Showy
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Bees, Butterflies, Hummingbirds
Fruit Bats
Allergy
no allergic reactions
Oral Allergy
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
Promotes Healthy Hair, Promotes healthy skin
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
anti-inflammatory, Diuretic, Hair Loss, High blood pressure, Vitamin C
Diabetes, Diarrhea
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Leaf Stalks, Leaves
Bark, Fruits, Seeds
Other Uses
Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant
Used to make hair tonic, Used to promote healthy blood flow during menstruation
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Foundation, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Tropical
Fruit / Fruit Tree, Shade Trees, Tropical
Botanical Name
Hibiscus splendens
ANNONA squamosa
Common Name
Hollyhock Tree, Pink Cottonwood
Sugar Apple
In Hindi
Splendid Hibiscus
सीताफल
In German
Splendid Hibiscus
Zuckerapfel
In French
Splendid Hibiscus
Sugar Apple
In Spanish
Hibiscus Splendid
Manzana de azúcar
In Greek
Splendid Hibiscus
ζάχαρη της Apple
In Portuguese
Hibiscus Splendid
Pinha
In Polish
Splendid hibiskusa
Cukier Jabłko
In Latin
egregiam Hibiscus
Sugar Apple
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Malvales
Magnoliales
Family
Malvaceae
Annonaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Magnoliids
Subfamily
Malvoideae
Maloideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Not Available
Season and Care of Splendid Hibiscus and Sugar Apple
Season and care of Splendid Hibiscus and Sugar Apple is important to know. While considering everything about Splendid Hibiscus and Sugar Apple Care, growing season is an essential factor. Splendid Hibiscus season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Sugar Apple season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Splendid Hibiscus is Loam and for Sugar Apple is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Splendid Hibiscus is Neutral and for Sugar Apple is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Splendid Hibiscus and Sugar Apple Physical Information
Splendid Hibiscus and Sugar Apple physical information is very important for comparison. Splendid Hibiscus height is 600.00 cm and width 7.00 cm whereas Sugar Apple height is 460.00 cm and width 610.00 cm. The color specification of Splendid Hibiscus and Sugar Apple are as follows:
Splendid Hibiscus flower color: Light Pink, Not Available and Pink
Splendid Hibiscus leaf color: GreenLight Green and Not Available
Sugar Apple flower color: Yellow green
- Sugar Apple leaf color: Light Green
Care of Splendid Hibiscus and Sugar Apple
Care of Splendid Hibiscus and Sugar Apple 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 Sugar Apple pruning is done Prune young trees into an open vase shape. In summer Splendid Hibiscus needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Sugar Apple needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.