How to tend a Abelmoschus sagittifolius

Also known as: Abelmoschus brevicapsulatus Hochr., Abelmoschus coccineus S.Y.Hu, Abelmoschus esquirolii (H.Lév.) S.Y.Hu, Abelmoschus moschatus var. rugosus (Wight & Arn.) Hochr., Abelmoschus moschatus subsp. tuberosus Borss.Waalk., Abelmoschus rhodopetalus F.Muell., Abelmoschus rugosus Wight & Arn., Abelmoschus sharpei Copel. ex Merr., Abelmoschus todayensis Elmer, Abelmoschus vanoverberghii Merr., Hibiscus bellicorus H.Lév., Hibiscus brevicapsulatus Hochr., Hibiscus hirtus Buch.-Ham. ex Roxb., Hibiscus longifolius var. tuberosus Span., Hibiscus rhodopetalus (F.Muell.) F.Muell. ex Benth., Hibiscus rhodopetalus f. angustisectus Domin, Hibiscus rhodopetalus var. angustisectus Domin, Hibiscus rhodopetalus var. chillagoensis Domin, Hibiscus rugosus (Wight & Arn.) Mast., Hibiscus sharpei Hochr., Hibiscus subnudus Craib, Hibiscus todayensis (Elmer) Hochr., Abelmoschus coccineus var. acerifolius S.Y.Hu, Abelmoschus sagittifolius var. septentrionalis (Gagnep.) Merr., Hibiscus sagittifolius var. septentrionalis Gagnep., Hibiscus sagittifolius Kurz, Hibiscus bodinieri var. brevicalyculata H.Lév., Hibiscus esquirolii H.Lév., Hibiscus bellicosus H.Lév., Hibiscus rhodopetalus f. typica Domin, Hibiscus abelmoschus var. rugosus (Wall. ex Wight & Arn.) Hochr., Abelmoschus moschatus subsp. quinquelobus (Gagnep.) Bân & Xuyen, Hibiscus sagittifolius var. quinquelobus Gagnep.

Watering

Water thoroughly when soil surface is dry

Sunlight

Enjoy sufficient sunlight

Soil

Peat or soil with specific nutrients

Fertilizer

Dilute fertilizers following instructions, apply once monthly in spring and autumn

Pruning

Remove old, diseased and dead leaves timely

About this plant

Origin
Asia
Category
Malvaceae, Abelmoschus
Size
Diameter≥15cm,Height≥25cm
Blooming period
Flowering period5-9月
Flower colors
red、yellow、orange
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