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Blue Hibiscus
Blue Hibiscus

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What is

Life Span

Perennial
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Type

Shrub
Tender Perennial

Origin

Australia
Central America, South America

Types

Alyogyne huegelii
Calathea Makoyana, Calathea Zebrina, Calathea Lancifolia

Number of Varieties

5300
0 40000
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Habitat

subtropical regions, Temperate Regions, Tropical regions, Warmer regions
Subtropical climates, tropical environments, Tropical rainforest, Tropical regions

USDA Hardiness Zone

9-11-9999
0 99
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AHS Heat Zone

12-1
12-1

Sunset Zone

H1, H2, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
H2

Habit

Upright/Erect
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Information

Plant Size

Minimum Height

120.00 cm30.00 cm
0 3900
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Minimum Width

120.00 cm30.00 cm
0 6350
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Plant Color

Flower Color

Blue, Purple, Blue Violet
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Flower Color Modifier

-
Bicolor

Fruit Color

-
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Leaf Color in Spring

Dark Green
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Leaf Color in Summer

Dark Green
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Leaf Color in Fall

Dark Green
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Leaf Color in Winter

Dark Green
Light Green

Shape

Leaf Shape

Irregular
Oval

Thorns

Season

Plant Season

Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter

Growing Conditions

Sunlight

Full Sun
Partial Sun, Partial shade

Growth Rate

Medium
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Type of Soil

Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand

The pH of Soil

Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
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Soil Drainage

Well drained
Average

Bloom Time

Indeterminate
Indeterminate

Repeat Bloomer

Tolerances

-
Drought

Care

Where to Plant?

Ground, Pot
Container, Ground, Pot

How to Plant?

Seedlings, Semi-hardwood cuttings
Seedlings

Plant Maintenance

Medium
Medium

Watering Plants

Watering Requirements

Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water, Requires regular watering
Keep the ground moist but not water-logged, Requires regular watering, Requires watering in the growing season

In Summer

Lots of watering
Lots of watering

In Spring

Moderate
Moderate

In Winter

Average Water
Average Water

Soil

Soil pH

Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
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Soil Type

Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand

Soil Drainage Capacity

Well drained
Average

Sun Exposure

Full Sun
Partial Sun, Partial shade

Pruning

Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves

Fertilizers

All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer

Pests and Diseases

Red blotch, Rust aphids
Red blotch

Plant Tolerance

-
Drought

Facts

Flowers

Flower Petal Number

Single
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Fruits

Showy Fruit

Edible Fruit

Fragrance

Fragrant Flower

Fragrant Fruit

Fragrant Leaf

Fragrant Bark/Stem

Showy Foliage

Showy Bark

Foliage Texture

Medium
Coarse

Foliage Sheen

Matte
Glossy

Evergreen

Invasive

Self-Sowing

Attracts

Butterflies, Flying insects, Hummingbirds, Insects
Spider Mites

Allergy

-
-

Benefits

Uses

Aesthetic Uses

Borders, Showy Purposes, small hedge
Beautification, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes

Beauty Benefits

-
-

Edible Uses

Environmental Uses

Air purification
Air purification

Plant Benefits

Medicinal Uses

High blood pressure, lowering blood pressure
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Part of Plant Used

Flowers, Leaves
Leaves

Other Uses

Decoration Purposes
Decoration Purposes, Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant

Used As Indoor Plant

Used As Outdoor Plant

Garden Design

Container, Feature Plant, Hedges, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall
Container, Houseplant, Tropical

Scientific Name

Botanical Name

ALYOGYNE huegelii 'Monle'
CALATHEA

Common Name

Blue Hibiscus, Purple Delight Blue Hibiscus
Calathea

In Hindi

Blue Hibiscus
Calathea

In German

Blauer Hibiskus Baum
Calathea

In French

Bleu Hibiscus Arbre
Calathea

In Spanish

Azul árbol del hibisco
Calathea

In Greek

Μπλε Hibiscus Tree
Calathea

In Portuguese

Árvore azul do hibiscus
Calathea

In Polish

Niebieski Hibiscus Drzewo
Calathea

In Latin

Hibiscus lignum blue
Calathea

Classification

Kingdom

Plantae
Plantae

Phylum

Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta

Class

Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida

Order

Malvales
Zingiberales

Family

Malvaceae
Marantaceae

Genus

Alyogyne
Calathea

Clade

Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
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Tribe

Hibisceae
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Subfamily

Malvoideae
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Number of Species

200300
1 27800
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Difference Between Blue Hibiscus and Calathea

If you are confused whether Blue Hibiscus or Calathea are same, here are some features about those plants to help you choose better. Many people think that these two plants have the same characteristics, but one can see Blue Hibiscus and Calathea Information and learn more about it. Fertilizers required for proper growth of Blue Hibiscus are All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, whereas for Calathea fertilizers required are All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer. Hence, one should know the basic difference between Blue Hibiscus and Calathea if you are planning to have them in your garden to enhance its beauty.

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Importance of Blue Hibiscus and Calathea

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Compare Facts of Blue Hibiscus vs Calathea

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