Life Span
Perennial
Annual and Perennial
Type
Tree
Deciduous Shrub, Ornamental Plants, Shrub
Origin
Central America, South America
Not Available
Types
not available
Diana, Oiseau Bleu, Hamabo, Red Heart, Notwoodone, William R. Smith, Meehani, Woodbridge
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Dry areas
gardens
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-15
5-9
AHS Heat Zone
12-10
9 - 1
Sunset Zone
H1, H2
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
Upright/Erect
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
White, Magenta, Rose, Light Green, Violet
Dark Pink, Light Pink, Pink
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Magenta, Rose, Violet
Non Fruiting Plant
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Light Green, Dark Green
Green, Light Green, Yellow
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Yellow, Green, Pink
Leaf Color in Winter
Green
Gold, Tan
Leaf Shape
Ovate
Ovate and toothed
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Spring, Late Spring, Late Winter
Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall, Indeterminate
Tolerances
Drought
Drought, Variety of soil types
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Stem Cutting, Tip cutting, Vegetative Reproduction
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do not water frequently
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
Ample Water
Lots of watering
In Spring
Ample Water
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Neutral
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Prune to control growth, Remove dead branches
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
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, fertilize in growing season, very little fertilizers at a time
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
Spider mites
Aphids, Mealybugs, Red spider mite, Scale, Thripes, Whiteflies
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought, Variety of soil types
Flowers
Insignificant
Showy
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Attracts
Bees
Bees, Butterflies, Hummingbirds
Allergy
Not Available
no allergic reactions
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Beautification, Borders, Landscape Designing
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Hair Conditioner, Not Available, Prevents greying of hair, Prevents Premature Baldness, Promotes Healthy Hair, Promotes healthy skin, Speed hair growth
Environmental Uses
Used to establish native woodland
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Diarrhea, Dysentry, Piles
anti-inflammatory, Diuretic, Hair Loss, High blood pressure, Vitamin C
Part of Plant Used
Whole plant
Flowers, Leaf Stalks, Leaves
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties, Wood is used in construction
Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for fragrance
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Shade Trees, Street Trees, Tropical
Container, Foundation, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Tropical
Botanical Name
TRIPLARIS cumingiana
Hibiscus syriacus
Common Name
Ant Tree, Long John
Syrian ketmia, Rose mallow, St Joseph's rod, Shrub Althea
In Hindi
TRIPLARIS cumingiana
Rose of Sharon Hibiscus
In German
TRIPLARIS cumingiana
Rose von Sharon Hibiscus
In French
TRIPLARIS cumingiana
Rose de Sharon Hibiscus
In Spanish
TRIPLARIS cumingiana
Rosa de Siria Hibiscus
In Greek
TRIPLARIS cumingiana
Rose της Sharon Hibiscus
In Portuguese
TRIPLARIS cumingiana
Rosa de Sharon Hibiscus
In Polish
TRIPLARIS cumingiana
Rose of Sharon Hibiscus
In Latin
TRIPLARIS cumingiana
Rose of Sharon Hibiscus
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Caryophyllales
Malvales
Family
Polygonaceae
Malvaceae
Clade
Not Available
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Not Available
Malveae
Subfamily
Not Available
Malvoideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Not Available
Season and Care of TRIPLARIS cumingiana and Rose of Sharon Hibiscus
Season and care of TRIPLARIS cumingiana and Rose of Sharon Hibiscus is important to know. While considering everything about TRIPLARIS cumingiana and Rose of Sharon Hibiscus Care, growing season is an essential factor. TRIPLARIS cumingiana season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Rose of Sharon Hibiscus season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for TRIPLARIS cumingiana is Loam and for Rose of Sharon Hibiscus is Loam while the PH of soil for TRIPLARIS cumingiana is Acidic, Neutral and for Rose of Sharon Hibiscus is Neutral.
TRIPLARIS cumingiana and Rose of Sharon Hibiscus Physical Information
TRIPLARIS cumingiana and Rose of Sharon Hibiscus physical information is very important for comparison. TRIPLARIS cumingiana height is 1,680.00 cm and width 910.00 cm whereas Rose of Sharon Hibiscus height is 400.00 cm and width 300.00 cm. The color specification of TRIPLARIS cumingiana and Rose of Sharon Hibiscus are as follows:
TRIPLARIS cumingiana flower color: White, Magenta, Rose, Light Green and Violet
TRIPLARIS cumingiana leaf color: Green, Light Green and Dark Green
Rose of Sharon Hibiscus flower color: Dark Pink, Light Pink and Pink
- Rose of Sharon Hibiscus leaf color: Green, Light Green and Yellow
Care of TRIPLARIS cumingiana and Rose of Sharon Hibiscus
Care of TRIPLARIS cumingiana and Rose of Sharon Hibiscus include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. TRIPLARIS cumingiana pruning is done Prune to control growth and Remove dead branches and Rose of Sharon 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 TRIPLARIS cumingiana needs Ample Water and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Rose of Sharon Hibiscus needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.