Life Span
Annual and Perennial
Perennial
Type
Broadleaf Evergreen
Shrubs, Trees
Origin
North America, Mexico, Central America
Northeast Mexico, Southeastern United States
Types
Not Available
Not Available
Habitat
gardens, Grassland, Homesteads, Subtropical climates, tropical environments
Hillside, Slopes
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-15
9-11
AHS Heat Zone
Not Available
Not Available
Sunset Zone
21,22
Not available
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Arching/Fountain-shaped
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Chocolate, Ivory, Black
Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Dark Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Ovate
Elliptic
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Loam
Dry, Loam, Sandy
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Slightly Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Dry
Bloom Time
Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall, Indeterminate
Early Spring, Late Spring, Mid Spring
Tolerances
Drought, Variety of soil types
Drought
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
Do not water excessively
In Summer
Lots of watering
Adequately
In Spring
Moderate
Average Water
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Neutral
Slightly Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam
Dry, Loamy, Sandy
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Dry
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full 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
No pruning 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
Not Available
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Mealybugs, Red spider mite, Scale, Thripes, Whiteflies
Healthy tree
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Variety of soil types
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Bees, Butterflies, Hummingbirds
Birds, Flies
Allergy
no allergic reactions
Not Available
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
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Erosion control
Medicinal Uses
anti-inflammatory, Diuretic, Hair Loss, High blood pressure, Vitamin C
Fever, Kidney problems, Not Available, Urinary tract problems
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Leaf Stalks, Leaves
Flowers
Other Uses
Culinary use, Employed in herbal medicine, Jam, Jelly, Making Shampoo, Oil is used for aromatherapy, Oil is used in perfume, soaps, creams, etc., Showy Purposes, Traditional medicine, Use in Chinese herbology, Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for bedding in gardens, Used for fragrance, Used for its medicinal properties, Used in making beverages, Used in paper industry, Used in salads, Used to make hair tonic
Food for animals, Food for insects
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Foundation, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Tropical
Rock Garden / Wall
Botanical Name
Hibiscus arnottianus
Senegalia berlandieri
Common Name
White Hibiscus
Acacia
In Hindi
सफेद हिबिस्कुस
Acacia
In German
Weiß Hibiscus
Acacia
In French
white Hibiscus
Acacia
In Spanish
hibisco blanco
Acacia
In Greek
White Hibiscus
Acacia
In Portuguese
Hibiscus branco
Acacia
In Polish
Biały Hibiscus
Acacia
In Latin
Hibiscus album
Acacia
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Malvaceae
Fabaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Not Available
Subfamily
Malvoideae
Mimosoideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of White Hibiscus and Acacia
Season and care of White Hibiscus and Acacia is important to know. While considering everything about White Hibiscus and Acacia Care, growing season is an essential factor. White Hibiscus season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Acacia season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for White Hibiscus is Loam and for Acacia is Dry, Loam, Sandy while the PH of soil for White Hibiscus is Neutral and for Acacia is Slightly Alkaline.
White Hibiscus and Acacia Physical Information
White Hibiscus and Acacia physical information is very important for comparison. White Hibiscus height is 600.00 cm and width 60.00 cm whereas Acacia height is 300.00 cm and width 300.00 cm. The color specification of White Hibiscus and Acacia are as follows:
White Hibiscus flower color: Gold
White Hibiscus leaf color: Dark Green
Acacia flower color: White
- Acacia leaf color: Dark Green
Care of White Hibiscus and Acacia
Care of White Hibiscus and Acacia include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. White 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 Acacia pruning is done No pruning needed. In summer White Hibiscus needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Acacia needs Adequately and in winter, it needs Average Water.