Life Span
Annual and Perennial
Perennial
Type
Broadleaf Evergreen
Flowering Plants, Fruits, Trees
Origin
North America, Mexico, Central America
Central Asia
Types
Not Available
Aceymac apple, Bailey Sweet apple, Dabinett apple, Nehou apple
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
gardens, Grassland, Homesteads, Subtropical climates, tropical environments
Hillside
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-15
5-8
AHS Heat Zone
Not Available
9-1
Sunset Zone
21,22
A1, A2, A3, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Not Available
Fruit Color
Chocolate, Ivory, Black
Green, Red
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
Brown, Green, Light Yellow
Leaf Color in Winter
Dark Green
Not Available
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial shade
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall, Indeterminate
Fall, Summer
Tolerances
Drought, Variety of soil types
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Stem Cutting, Tip cutting, Vegetative Reproduction
Grafting, Seedlings, Transplanting
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
Medium
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial shade
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 when plant is dormant, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
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
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Mealybugs, Red spider mite, Scale, Thripes, Whiteflies
Aphids, Canker, Caterpillars, Powdery mildew, Root rot
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Variety of soil types
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Bees, Butterflies, Hummingbirds
Birds
Allergy
no allergic reactions
Mouth itching, Throat itching
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
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
anti-inflammatory, Diuretic, Hair Loss, High blood pressure, Vitamin C
Cancer, constipation, Diabetes, Diarrhea, Dysentry, Fever, Heart problems, Tooth ache
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Leaf Stalks, Leaves
Fruits
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
Used As Food, Wood is used for making furniture
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, Showy Tree
Botanical Name
Hibiscus arnottianus
Malus domestica
Common Name
White Hibiscus
Apple Tree
In Hindi
सफेद हिबिस्कुस
सेब का वृक्ष
In German
Weiß Hibiscus
Apfelbaum
In French
white Hibiscus
Pommier
In Spanish
hibisco blanco
Manzano
In Greek
White Hibiscus
μηλιά
In Portuguese
Hibiscus branco
Macieira
In Polish
Biały Hibiscus
jabłoń
In Latin
Hibiscus album
Arbore
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Malvaceae
Rosaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Hibisceae
Not Available
Subfamily
Malvoideae
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of White Hibiscus and Apple Tree
Season and care of White Hibiscus and Apple Tree is important to know. While considering everything about White Hibiscus and Apple Tree Care, growing season is an essential factor. White Hibiscus season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Apple Tree season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for White Hibiscus is Loam and for Apple Tree is Loamy while the PH of soil for White Hibiscus is Neutral and for Apple Tree is Neutral.
White Hibiscus and Apple Tree Physical Information
White Hibiscus and Apple Tree physical information is very important for comparison. White Hibiscus height is 600.00 cm and width 60.00 cm whereas Apple Tree height is 25.00 cm and width 20.00 cm. The color specification of White Hibiscus and Apple Tree are as follows:
White Hibiscus flower color: Gold
White Hibiscus leaf color: Dark Green
Apple Tree flower color: White
- Apple Tree leaf color: Dark Green
Care of White Hibiscus and Apple Tree
Care of White Hibiscus and Apple Tree 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 Apple Tree pruning is done Prune when plant is dormant and Remove dead or diseased plant parts. In summer White Hibiscus needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Apple Tree needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.