How to tend a Hibiscus sabdariffa
Also known as: Sabdariffa rubra Kostel., Sabdariffa digitata (Cav.) Kostel., Abelmoschus cruentus Walp., Furcaria sabdariffa Ulbr., Hibiscus acetosus Noronha, Hibiscus cruentus Bertol., Hibiscus digitatus Cav., Hibiscus fraternus L., Hibiscus gossypiifolius Mill., Hibiscus masuianus De Wild. & T.Durand, Hibiscus sanguineus Griff., Hibiscus subdariffa Rottler, Hibiscus palmatilobus Baill., Hibiscus digitatus var. kerrianus DC.
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Water thoroughly when the soil surface is dry, reduce water in winter, wipe leaves everyday
Sunlight
Enjoy sunlight, short day plant
Soil
Peat or soil with specific nutrients
Fertilizer
Dilute fertilizers following instructions, apply once monthly in spring and autumn
Pruning
Remove flower stem, diseased and rotten leaves timely
About this plant
- Origin
- tropical zone
- Category
- Malvaceae, Hibiscus
- Size
- Diameterâ¥10cmï¼Heightâ¥15cm
- Blooming period
- Flowering period10-11æ
- Flower colors
- pink, sepals purple red
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