Life Span
Annual and Perennial
Perennial
Type
Broadleaf Evergreen
Herb
Origin
North America, Mexico, Central America
Europe, Asia
Types
Hibiscus arnottianus, Hibiscus waimeae
Bigleaf hydrangea, Hortensia, Smooth hydrangea, Oakleaf hydrangea, Annabelle
Habitat
gardens, Grassland, Homesteads, Subtropical climates, tropical environments
Forest edges, Hillside, Woods
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-15
-9999
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Spreading
Flower Color
Gold
White, Purple, Pink, Violet, Ivory
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Chocolate, Ivory, Black
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Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green
Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Dark Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Ovate
Oblovate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Loam
Clay, Loam
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall, Indeterminate
Spring, Summer
Tolerances
Drought, Variety of soil types
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Stem Cutting, Tip cutting, Vegetative Reproduction
Seedlings, Stem Planting
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
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In Summer
Lots of watering
Average Water
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Loam
Clay, Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial 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
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
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
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Variety of soil types
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Bees, Butterflies, Hummingbirds
Bees, Flies
Allergy
-
Chest tightness, Diarrhea, Dizziness, Nausea, Vomiting
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Borders, Landscape Designing
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Beauty Benefits
Hair Conditioner, Prevents greying of hair, Prevents Premature Baldness, Promotes Healthy Hair, Promotes healthy skin, Speed hair growth
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Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
anti-inflammatory, Diuretic, Hair Loss, High blood pressure, Vitamin C
Fever, Kidney problems, Urinary tract problems
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Leaf Stalks, Leaves
Flowers, Root
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
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Used As Indoor Plant
No
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Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Foundation, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Tropical
Herb / Vegetable
Botanical Name
Hibiscus arnottianus
SYMPHYTUM officinale
Common Name
White Hibiscus
Common Comfrey
In Hindi
सफेद हिबिस्कुस
Hydrangea
In German
Weiß Hibiscus
Hortensie
In French
white Hibiscus
Hortensia
In Spanish
hibisco blanco
Hortensia
In Greek
White Hibiscus
υδραγεία
In Portuguese
Hibiscus branco
Hortênsia
In Polish
Biały Hibiscus
Hortensja
In Latin
Hibiscus album
Hibiscus
Family
Malvaceae
Boraginaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
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Season and Care of White Hibiscus and Common Comfrey
Season and care of White Hibiscus and Common Comfrey is important to know. While considering everything about White Hibiscus and Common Comfrey Care, growing season is an essential factor. White Hibiscus season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Common Comfrey season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for White Hibiscus is Loam and for Common Comfrey is Clay, Loam while the PH of soil for White Hibiscus is Neutral and for Common Comfrey is Acidic, Neutral.
White Hibiscus and Common Comfrey Physical Information
White Hibiscus and Common Comfrey physical information is very important for comparison. White Hibiscus height is 600.00 cm and width 60.00 cm whereas Common Comfrey height is 60.00 cm and width 60.00 cm. The color specification of White Hibiscus and Common Comfrey are as follows:
White Hibiscus flower color: Gold
White Hibiscus leaf color: Dark Green
Common Comfrey flower color: White, Purple, Pink, Violet and Ivory
- Common Comfrey leaf color: Green and Gray Green
Care of White Hibiscus and Common Comfrey
Care of White Hibiscus and Common Comfrey 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 Common Comfrey pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer White Hibiscus needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Common Comfrey needs Average Water and in winter, it needs Average Water.