Life Span
Annual and Perennial
Perennial
Type
Broadleaf Evergreen
Shrub
Origin
North America, Mexico, Central America
Melanesia
Types
Not Available
Not available
Habitat
gardens, Grassland, Homesteads, Subtropical climates, tropical environments
Tropical Climate, tropical environments
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-15
Not Available
AHS Heat Zone
Not Available
12-10
Sunset Zone
21,22
H2, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Not Available
Fruit Color
Chocolate, Ivory, Black
Red
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green
White, Green, Light Green, Ivory
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
White, Green, Light Green, Ivory
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
White, Green, Light Green, Ivory
Leaf Color in Winter
Dark Green
White, Green, Light Green, Ivory
Leaf Shape
Ovate
Elliptic
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
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
Summer
Tolerances
Drought, Variety of soil types
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Stem Cutting, Tip cutting, Vegetative Reproduction
Cuttings, Divison, Seedlings, Suckers
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 pH
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
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
slow-release fertilizers
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
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Bees, Butterflies, Hummingbirds
Birds, Butterflies, Not Available
Allergy
no allergic reactions
Not Available
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Borders, Landscape Designing
Beautification, Cottage Garden, Ground Cover
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
antimicrobial
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Leaf Stalks, Leaves
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
Traditional medicine, Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Foundation, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Tropical
Container, Feature Plant, Hedges, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Tropical
Botanical Name
Hibiscus arnottianus
BREYNIA disticha
Common Name
White Hibiscus
Snow Bush
In Hindi
सफेद हिबिस्कुस
बर्फ बुश
In German
Weiß Hibiscus
Schnee Bush
In French
white Hibiscus
neige Bush
In Spanish
hibisco blanco
nieve Bush
In Greek
White Hibiscus
χιόνι Μπους
In Portuguese
Hibiscus branco
neve de Bush
In Polish
Biały Hibiscus
Śnieg Bush
In Latin
Hibiscus album
Aequaliter Nubila Bush
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Malvales
Euphorbiales
Family
Malvaceae
Euphorbiaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Hibisceae
Phyllantheae
Subfamily
Malvoideae
Antidesmatoideae
Season and Care of White Hibiscus and Snow Bush
Season and care of White Hibiscus and Snow Bush is important to know. While considering everything about White Hibiscus and Snow Bush Care, growing season is an essential factor. White Hibiscus season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Snow Bush season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for White Hibiscus is Loam and for Snow Bush is Loam while the PH of soil for White Hibiscus is Neutral and for Snow Bush is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
White Hibiscus and Snow Bush Physical Information
White Hibiscus and Snow Bush physical information is very important for comparison. White Hibiscus height is 600.00 cm and width 60.00 cm whereas Snow Bush height is 90.00 cm and width 60.00 cm. The color specification of White Hibiscus and Snow Bush are as follows:
White Hibiscus flower color: Gold
White Hibiscus leaf color: Dark Green
Snow Bush flower color: Green
- Snow Bush leaf color: White, Green, Light Green and Ivory
Care of White Hibiscus and Snow Bush
Care of White Hibiscus and Snow Bush 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 Snow Bush 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 Snow Bush needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.