Life Span
Annual and Perennial
Perennial
Type
Broadleaf Evergreen
Herbs, Perennial
Origin
North America, Mexico, Central America
South-Eastern Asia
Types
Hibiscus arnottianus, Hibiscus waimeae
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Habitat
gardens, Grassland, Homesteads, Subtropical climates, tropical environments
Semi desert, Wet forest
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-15
9-11
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Clump-Forming
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Chocolate, Ivory, Black
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Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Dark Green
Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Ovate
Elliptic
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Growth Rate
Medium
Very Fast
Type of Soil
Loam
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall, Indeterminate
Indeterminate
Tolerances
Drought, Variety of soil types
Wet Site
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Stem Cutting, Tip cutting, Vegetative Reproduction
Stem Cutting
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
Average Water Needs, Needs good drainage
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam
Clay, Loam, Sand
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
Cut away fading foliage, Cut upper 1/3 section when young to enhancegrowth, 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, Don't use high pH fertilizers
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Mealybugs, Red spider mite, Scale, Thripes, Whiteflies
Aphids, Downy mildew, Dry root rot, Rust, Spider mites
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Variety of soil types
Heat Tolerance, Humidity
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Bees, Butterflies, Hummingbirds
Aphids, Bees, Butterflies, Snails
Allergy
-
Dizziness, Mouth itching, Vomiting
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Borders, Landscape Designing
Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Hair Conditioner, Prevents greying of hair, Prevents Premature Baldness, Promotes Healthy Hair, Promotes healthy skin, Speed hair growth
Good Cleanser, Good for the Scalp
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Insect Repellent
Medicinal Uses
anti-inflammatory, Diuretic, Hair Loss, High blood pressure, Vitamin C
Antipyretic, Bronchitis, Cough, Digestive disorders, Ear infections, Expectorant, Laxative, Migraines, Piles, Rheumatism, Throat infection, Treating fever
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Leaf Stalks, Leaves
Bark, Leaf Stalks, Leaves
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
Biomass for fuel, Can be made into a herbal tea, Culinary use, Oil is used for aromatherapy, Used as a laxative
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Foundation, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Tropical
Container, Hedges, Mixed Border, Screening / Wind Break, Tropical
Botanical Name
Hibiscus arnottianus
Justicia adhatoda
Common Name
White Hibiscus
Malabar nut, Adulsa, Adhatoda, Vasaka
In Hindi
सफेद हिबिस्कुस
अडुळसा, अडुसा
In German
Weiß Hibiscus
Indisches Lungenkraut
In French
white Hibiscus
Justicia adhatoda
In Spanish
hibisco blanco
Justicia adhatoda
In Greek
White Hibiscus
Justicia adhatoda
In Portuguese
Hibiscus branco
Justicia adhatoda
In Polish
Biały Hibiscus
Justicia adhatoda
In Latin
Hibiscus album
Justicia adhatoda
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Malvales
Scrophulariales
Family
Malvaceae
Acanthaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Monocots
Tribe
Hibisceae
Justicieae
Subfamily
Malvoideae
Acanthoideae
Season and Care of White Hibiscus and Malabar nut
Season and care of White Hibiscus and Malabar nut is important to know. While considering everything about White Hibiscus and Malabar nut Care, growing season is an essential factor. White Hibiscus season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Malabar nut season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for White Hibiscus is Loam and for Malabar nut is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for White Hibiscus is Neutral and for Malabar nut is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
White Hibiscus and Malabar nut Physical Information
White Hibiscus and Malabar nut physical information is very important for comparison. White Hibiscus height is 600.00 cm and width 60.00 cm whereas Malabar nut height is 460.00 cm and width 20.00 cm. The color specification of White Hibiscus and Malabar nut are as follows:
White Hibiscus flower color: Gold
White Hibiscus leaf color: Dark Green
Malabar nut flower color: White
- Malabar nut leaf color: Dark Green
Care of White Hibiscus and Malabar nut
Care of White Hibiscus and Malabar nut 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 Malabar nut pruning is done Cut away fading foliage, Cut upper 1/3 section when young to enhancegrowth, 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 Malabar nut needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.