The Top 8 Most Interesting Hawaiian Flowers & Plants
- Haleakalā Silversword Plant. The Haleakalā silversword plant is so rare that it not only just grows in Hawaii, it also only grows in one spot in Hawaii. ...
- Uluhe fern. ...
- Ti. ...
- Pili Grass. ...
- Moa Fern. ...
- Ilima Flower. ...
- Iliau. ...
- Naupaka Flower.
- What is the famous plant from Hawaii?
- What is the Oahu flower?
- How do Hawaiian plants grow?
- What vegetables grow well in Hawaii?
- Are Hawaiian plants native?
- What is the most popular flower in Hawaii?
- What is Hawaii state bird?
- How many flowers are in Hawaii?
- What animal is Hawaii known for?
What is the famous plant from Hawaii?
Hawaiian Hibiscus
Hawaii's official state flower is the yellow hibiscus (hibiscus brackenridgei), also known as the pua mao hau hele.
What is the Oahu flower?
The official flower of Oahu is the tiny and honeydew melon colored Ilima blossom.
How do Hawaiian plants grow?
Plant most native Hawaiian plants in a sunny location in soil that is well drained. Make the planting hole twice as wide as the root ball or present pot, and just as deep. If the soil is clay-like and drains slowly, mix in some coarse red or black cinder, coarse perlite, or coarse com post.
What vegetables grow well in Hawaii?
Arugula, Bush & Pole Beans, Beets, Cabbage, Carrots, Collards, Corn, Cucumber, Eggplant, Kale, Kohlrabi, Lettuce, Melons, Mustard, Peas, Peppers, Pumpkins, Radish, Radicchio, Rutabaga, Scallion, Spinach, Squash, Swiss Chard, Tomatoes, Turnips and Watermelon. Don't forget the HERBS and Wildflowers!
Are Hawaiian plants native?
Native plants are either indigenous (occurring naturally in Hawaii and other locations) or endemic (found only in the Hawaiian Islands). It is significant to note that the majority of native Hawaiian plants are endemic.
What is the most popular flower in Hawaii?
Hawaii's most famous flower, the plumeria is known for its intoxicating scent and use in lei making. Its blooms come in a range of colors, from lily white to yellow, pale pink and deep red. Visitors and locals arriving to the islands are often welcomed with a plumeria flower lei at the airport.
What is Hawaii state bird?
The official state bird of Hawaii is the nēnē, also known as the Hawaiian goose. This species of goose is thought to have evolved from the Canada goose which likely arrived on the Hawaiian islands about 500,000 years ago. Found only on the Hawaiian islands, these protected birds are quite a sight to behold.
How many flowers are in Hawaii?
This site features photographs and descriptions of 160 different Hawaiian flower and plant species organized by flower color and other plant characteristics. The Hawaiian Islands have an interesting variety of plant species, with about half being native species and half being introduced species.
What animal is Hawaii known for?
The humpback whale (Megaptera novaeangliae) is officially recognized as the official aquatic mammal of Hawaii, but it is also often considered the official overall state animal.