Life Span
Perennial
Annual and Perennial
Type
Bulb or Corm or Tuber
Flowering Plants, Ornamental Plants, Shrub, Tree
Origin
Southeastern Asia
Eastern Australia
Types
Not Available
Not Available
Habitat
Wild
gardens, Grassland, Homesteads, Subtropical climates, tropical environments
USDA Hardiness Zone
11-15
9-15
AHS Heat Zone
12-10
Not Available
Habit
Upright/Erect
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
Green, Burgundy, Dark Red, Ivory
Light Pink, Not Available, Pink
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Orange
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Not Available
Green, Light Green, Not Available
Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green
Green, Not Available
Leaf Color in Fall
Several shades of Green
Green, Light Green, Not Available
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Umbrella Like
Heart shaped, toothed with three to five lobes
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
The pH of Soil
Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Spring, Early Summer
Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall, Indeterminate
Tolerances
Drought
Drought, Variety of soil types
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Leaf Cutting, Tissue culture, Tuber propagation
Stem Cutting, Tip cutting, Vegetative Reproduction
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do Not over Water, watered when a new leaf first appears
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
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
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
Fertilizers
organic fertlizers
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
Pests and Diseases
Tuber Rot
Aphids, Mealybugs, Red spider mite, Scale, Thripes, Whiteflies
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought, Variety of soil types
Flower Petal Number
Not Available
Single
Foliage Texture
Bold
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Insects, pollinators
Bees, Butterflies, Hummingbirds
Allergy
Toxic if not prepared properly
no allergic reactions
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification
Beautification, Borders, Landscape Designing
Beauty Benefits
No Beauty Benefits
Hair Conditioner, Not Available, Prevents greying of hair, Prevents Premature Baldness, Promotes Healthy Hair, Promotes healthy skin, Speed hair growth
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Diarrhea, Fever, Stomach aliments, Swelling
anti-inflammatory, Diuretic, Hair Loss, High blood pressure, Vitamin C
Part of Plant Used
Leaf Stalks, Tuber
Flowers, Leaf Stalks, Leaves
Other Uses
Grown in botanical gardens as a specimen
Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Feature Plant, Tropical
Container, Foundation, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Tropical
Botanical Name
AMORPHOPHALLUS titanum
Hibiscus splendens
Common Name
Titan Arum
Hollyhock Tree, Pink Cottonwood
In Hindi
Titan Arum
Splendid Hibiscus
In German
Titan Arum
Splendid Hibiscus
In French
Titan Arum
Splendid Hibiscus
In Spanish
Arum Titan
Hibiscus Splendid
In Greek
Titan Arum
Splendid Hibiscus
In Portuguese
Titan Arum
Hibiscus Splendid
In Polish
Titan Arum
Splendid hibiskusa
In Latin
Titan Arum
egregiam Hibiscus
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Lilopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Alismatales
Malvales
Genus
Amorphophallus
Hibiscus
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Thomsonieae
Hibisceae
Subfamily
Aroideae
Malvoideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Titan Arum and Splendid Hibiscus
Season and care of Titan Arum and Splendid Hibiscus is important to know. While considering everything about Titan Arum and Splendid Hibiscus Care, growing season is an essential factor. Titan Arum season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Splendid Hibiscus season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Titan Arum is Loam and for Splendid Hibiscus is Loam while the PH of soil for Titan Arum is Neutral, Alkaline and for Splendid Hibiscus is Neutral.
Titan Arum and Splendid Hibiscus Physical Information
Titan Arum and Splendid Hibiscus physical information is very important for comparison. Titan Arum height is 300.00 cm and width 370.00 cm whereas Splendid Hibiscus height is 600.00 cm and width 7.00 cm. The color specification of Titan Arum and Splendid Hibiscus are as follows:
Titan Arum flower color: Green, Burgundy, Dark Red and Ivory
Titan Arum leaf color: Not Available
Splendid Hibiscus flower color: Light Pink, Not Available and Pink
- Splendid Hibiscus leaf color: GreenLight Green and Not Available
Care of Titan Arum and Splendid Hibiscus
Care of Titan Arum and Splendid Hibiscus include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Titan Arum pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and 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. In summer Titan Arum needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Splendid Hibiscus needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.