Plant Database

TROPICAL HIBISCUS

HIBISCUS ROSA-SINENSIS

Family:
Malvaceae
Irrigation:
Irrigation: Hot weather watering: in hot weather hibiscus will use lots of water and will like a steady supply of it. Avoid flooding the roots or allowing the plant to stand in water. Hibiscus will develop droopy leaves if they do not have enough water.
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Origin:
ASIA
Landscape Value:
n/a
Life History:
Perennial Shrub
Propagation:
Seed, cuttings or division
Climate/Zone:
Sunset Zones 4-24; H1, H2
Ethnobotanical Value:
n/a
Exposure:
Full sun
Blooming Season:
n/a
Edible Part:
Fruiting Season:
n/a
Care Instructions:
fertilization: You must feed the hibiscus to encourage many blooms. Use a high quality plant food and follow the directions on the package. Worm castings placed on top of the soil give a boost to hibiscus also.