Kenaf, Hibiscus cannabinus, is a plant in the family Malvaceae also called Deccan hemp and Java jute. Hibiscus cannabinus is in the genus Hibiscus and is native to southern Asia. The name also applies to the fibre obtained from this plant.
Kenaf Care
Hibiscus cannabinus



Hibiscus cannabinus is an annual or biennial herbaceous plant (rarely a short-lived perennial) growing to 1.5-3.5 m tall with a woody base. The stems are 1–2 cm diameter, often but not always branched. The leaves are 10–15 cm long, variable in shape, with leaves near the base of the stems being deeply lobed with 3-7 lobes, while leaves near the top of the stem are shallowly lobed or unlobed lanceolate. The flowers are 8–15 cm diameter, white, yellow, or purple; when white or yellow, the centre is still dark purple. The fruit is a capsule 2 cm diameter, containing several seeds. The fibres in kenaf are found in the bast (bark) and core (wood).
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How to Care for the Plant
Water
The plant has average watering needs as soon as it`s established.
Sunlight
Choose a spot in full sun.
Soil
The plant prefers a well-drained humus rich fertile soil.
Temperature
The plant can be grown in the areas with the lowest winter temperatures from −10°F (−23.3°C) to 50°F (+10°C).
Popularity
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