Life Span
Annual and Perennial
  
Biennial
  
Type
Broadleaf Evergreen
  
Bulb, Flowering Plants
  
Origin
North America, Mexico, Central America
  
World/Pandemic, Europe, Asia
  
Types
Not Available
  
Crocus tommasinianus, Crocus etruscus, Crocus vernus, Crocus cambessedesii
  
Number of Varieties
Not Available
  
Habitat
gardens, Grassland, Homesteads, Subtropical climates, tropical environments
  
gardens, Grassland, open Woodlands, orchards, Pastures, tropical environments
  
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-15
  
2-10
  
AHS Heat Zone
Not Available
  
10 - 1
  
Sunset Zone
21,22
  
21,22
  
Habit
Oval or Rounded
  
Upright/Erect
  
Plant Size
  
  
Plant Color
  
  
Flower Color
Gold
  
Red, Violet
  
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
  
Bicolor
  
Fruit Color
Chocolate, Ivory, Black
  
Not Available
  
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green
  
Green, Dark Green
  
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
  
Dark Green
  
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
  
Dark Green
  
Leaf Color in Winter
Dark Green
  
Light Green
  
Shape
  
  
Leaf Shape
Ovate
  
Ovate
  
Thorns
No
  
Yes
  
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
  
Spring, Summer, Winter
  
Growing Conditions
  
  
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
  
Full Sun, Partial Sun
  
Growth Rate
Medium
  
Very Fast
  
Type of Soil
Loam
  
Clay, Loam, Sand
  
The pH of Soil
Neutral
  
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
  
Soil Drainage
Well drained
  
Well drained
  
Bloom Time
Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall, Indeterminate
  
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer
  
Repeat Bloomer
Yes
  
Yes
  
Tolerances
Drought, Variety of soil types
  
Pollution, Drought, Salt, Soil Compaction
  
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
  
Container, Ground
  
How to Plant?
Stem Cutting, Tip cutting, Vegetative Reproduction
  
Seedlings
  
Plant Maintenance
Medium
  
Low
  
Watering Plants
  
  
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, Do Not over Water, Never Over-water, Requires regular watering
  
In Summer
Lots of watering
  
Lots of watering
  
In Spring
Moderate
  
Moderate
  
In Winter
Average Water
  
Average Water
  
Soil
  
  
Soil pH
Neutral
  
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
  
Soil Type
Loam
  
Clay, Loam, Sand
  
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
  
Well drained
  
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
  
Full Sun, Partial 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
  
Prune to stimulate growth, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves, Remove deadheads
  
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
  
Nitrogen, Phosphorous, Potassium, Requires high amount of nitrogen
  
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Mealybugs, Red spider mite, Scale, Thripes, Whiteflies
  
Insects, Red blotch
  
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Variety of soil types
  
Not Available
  
Flowers
Showy
  
Showy
  
Flower Petal Number
Single
  
Not Available
  
Fruits
  
  
Showy Fruit
No
  
Yes
  
Edible Fruit
No
  
No
  
Fragrance
  
  
Fragrant Flower
No
  
Yes
  
Fragrant Fruit
No
  
No
  
Fragrant Leaf
No
  
No
  
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
  
No
  
Showy Foliage
No
  
Yes
  
Showy Bark
No
  
No
  
Foliage Texture
Medium
  
Coarse
  
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
  
Glossy
  
Evergreen
No
  
No
  
Invasive
No
  
Yes
  
Self-Sowing
No
  
Yes
  
Attracts
Bees, Butterflies, Hummingbirds
  
Flying insects
  
Allergy
no allergic reactions
  
Diarrhea, Nausea, Vomiting
  
Uses
  
  
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Borders, Landscape Designing
  
Beautification, Showy Purposes
  
Beauty Benefits
Hair Conditioner, Not Available, Prevents greying of hair, Prevents Premature Baldness, Promotes Healthy Hair, Promotes healthy skin, Speed hair growth
  
Not Available
  
Edible Uses
Yes
  
Yes
  
Environmental Uses
Air purification
  
Air purification, Food for insects
  
Plant Benefits
  
  
Medicinal Uses
anti-inflammatory, Diuretic, Hair Loss, High blood pressure, Vitamin C
  
Unknown, Unknown
  
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Leaf Stalks, Leaves
  
Stem
  
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
  
Decoration Purposes
  
Used As Indoor Plant
No
  
No
  
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
  
Yes
  
Garden Design
Container, Foundation, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Tropical
  
Not Available
  
Botanical Name
Hibiscus arnottianus
  
CARDUUS nutans
  
Common Name
White Hibiscus
  
Musk Thistle, Nodding Thistle
  
In Hindi
सफेद हिबिस्कुस
  
कस्तूरी थीस्ल
  
In German
Weiß Hibiscus
  
Nickende Distel
  
In French
white Hibiscus
  
Musk Thistle
  
In Spanish
hibisco blanco
  
Cardo de almizcle
  
In Greek
White Hibiscus
  
musk Thistle
  
In Portuguese
Hibiscus branco
  
musk Thistle
  
In Polish
Biały Hibiscus
  
Musk Thistle
  
In Latin
Hibiscus album
  
Carduus MOSCHUS
  
Kingdom
Plantae
  
Plantae
  
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
  
Magnoliophyta
  
Class
Magnoliopsida
  
Magnoliopsida
  
Order
Malvales
  
Asterales
  
Family
Malvaceae
  
Asteraceae
  
Genus
Hibiscus
  
Carduus
  
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
  
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
  
Tribe
Hibisceae
  
Cynareae
  
Subfamily
Malvoideae
  
Carduoideae
  
Number of Species
Not Available
  
Season and Care of White Hibiscus and Musk Thistle
Season and care of White Hibiscus and Musk Thistle is important to know. While considering everything about White Hibiscus and Musk Thistle Care, growing season is an essential factor. White Hibiscus season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Musk Thistle season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for White Hibiscus is Loam and for Musk Thistle is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for White Hibiscus is Neutral and for Musk Thistle is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
White Hibiscus and Musk Thistle Physical Information
White Hibiscus and Musk Thistle physical information is very important for comparison. White Hibiscus height is 600.00 cm and width 60.00 cm whereas Musk Thistle height is 90.00 cm and width 30.00 cm. The color specification of White Hibiscus and Musk Thistle are as follows:
White Hibiscus flower color: Gold
White Hibiscus leaf color: Dark Green
Musk Thistle flower color: Red and Violet
- Musk Thistle leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Care of White Hibiscus and Musk Thistle
Care of White Hibiscus and Musk Thistle 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 Musk Thistle pruning is done Prune to stimulate growth, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves and Remove deadheads. In summer White Hibiscus needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Musk Thistle needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.