Life Span
Perennial
Annual and Perennial
Type
Epiphyte
Deciduous Shrub, Ornamental Plants, Shrub
Origin
Brazil
Not Available
Types
Not Available
Diana, Oiseau Bleu, Hamabo, Red Heart, Notwoodone, William R. Smith, Meehani, Woodbridge
Habitat
Rainforest
gardens
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-15
5-9
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 22, 23, 24
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
Rosette/Stemless
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Blue, Pink, Rose
Dark Pink, Light Pink, Pink
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
White
Non Fruiting Plant
Leaf Color in Spring
Gray Green, Dark Green, Silver
Green, Light Green, Yellow
Leaf Color in Summer
Gray Green, Dark Green, Silver
Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Gray Green, Dark Green, Silver
Yellow, Green, Pink
Leaf Color in Winter
Gray Green, Dark Green, Silver
Gold, Tan
Leaf Shape
Linear
Ovate and toothed
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
The pH of Soil
Not Available
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer
Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall, Indeterminate
Tolerances
Not Available
Drought, Variety of soil types
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Divison
Stem Cutting, Tip cutting, Vegetative Reproduction
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Keep ground moist, Requires consistently moist soil
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
Not Available
Neutral
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, 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
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
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
Red blotch
Aphids, Mealybugs, Red spider mite, Scale, Thripes, Whiteflies
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Humidity, Moisture
Drought, Variety of soil types
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Not Available
Bees, Butterflies, Hummingbirds
Allergy
Not Available
no allergic reactions
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Borders
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
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Not Available
anti-inflammatory, Diuretic, Hair Loss, High blood pressure, Vitamin C
Part of Plant Used
Not Available
Flowers, Leaf Stalks, Leaves
Other Uses
Not Available
Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for fragrance
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Groundcover, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Tropical
Container, Foundation, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Tropical
Botanical Name
AECHMEA fasciata
Hibiscus syriacus
Common Name
Aechmea , Bromeliad, Urn Plant, Vase Plant
Syrian ketmia, Rose mallow, St Joseph's rod, Shrub Althea
In Hindi
urn plant
Rose of Sharon Hibiscus
In German
Urne Anlage
Rose von Sharon Hibiscus
In French
plante urn
Rose de Sharon Hibiscus
In Spanish
planta de urna
Rosa de Siria Hibiscus
In Greek
λάρνακα φυτό
Rose της Sharon Hibiscus
In Portuguese
planta de urna
Rosa de Sharon Hibiscus
In Polish
urna roślin
Rose of Sharon Hibiscus
In Latin
urn herba
Rose of Sharon Hibiscus
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Bromeliaceae
Malvaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Not Available
Malveae
Subfamily
Not Available
Malvoideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Urn Plant and Rose of Sharon Hibiscus
Season and care of Urn Plant and Rose of Sharon Hibiscus is important to know. While considering everything about Urn Plant and Rose of Sharon Hibiscus Care, growing season is an essential factor. Urn Plant season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Rose of Sharon Hibiscus season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Urn Plant is Sand and for Rose of Sharon Hibiscus is Loam while the PH of soil for Urn Plant is Not Available and for Rose of Sharon Hibiscus is Neutral.
Urn Plant and Rose of Sharon Hibiscus Physical Information
Urn Plant and Rose of Sharon Hibiscus physical information is very important for comparison. Urn Plant height is 40.60 cm and width 30.50 cm whereas Rose of Sharon Hibiscus height is 400.00 cm and width 300.00 cm. The color specification of Urn Plant and Rose of Sharon Hibiscus are as follows:
Urn Plant flower color: Blue, Pink and Rose
Urn Plant leaf color: Gray Green, Dark Green and Silver
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 Urn Plant and Rose of Sharon Hibiscus
Care of Urn Plant and Rose of Sharon Hibiscus include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Urn Plant pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves 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 Urn Plant needs Lots of watering 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.