SHRUBS
COMMON NAME: Hibiscus
SCIENTIFIC NAME: Hibiscus rosasinensis
FAMILY: Malvaceae
SOIL: Grows in well-drained soil of different types.
ORIGIN: Hawaii
PLANT HEIGHT: 5 to 8 inches
PROPAGATION: Done through hardwood cuttings or seeds.
REPOTTING: Transfer the plants to new pots when the root ball grows over the drainage holes.
PRUNING: Cut back the young stems to encourage vigorous growth. Trim the old, yellow, dried, diseased leaves and flowers
- Firstly, they are beautiful and often used for decoration.
- Studies have found hibiscus might be able to lower blood pressure.
- And it can reduce levels of sugar, fats, and cholesterol in the blood.
- Similarly, they can decrease spasms in the stomach, intestines, and uterus.
- Moreover, they are used in weddings and ceremonies as ornaments.
- Many commercial products like supplements and Tea can be made from Hibiscus.
- And, supplements are available in capsule, tincture, and powder forms.
- In addition, they are used as waxes and as for tea.
- People consume hibiscus tea to decrease body temperature.
- And, it can treat heart diseases and high blood pressure.
- Place the plant in a pot size of 6-10 inches.
- This plant requires soil growth medium as acidic soil with cocopeat.
- Water the plants generally for 3-4 days once.
- Hibiscus orange double plants need direct sunlight for about 6-8 hours.
- Apply turmeric powder water spray in case of mealy bug infestation.