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Kenaf Care

Hibiscus cannabinus

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What is the plant

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.

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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Lighting

Lighting

Full Sun

Difficulty

Difficulty

Medium

How to Care for the Plant

  • Water

    Water

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    The plant has average watering needs as soon as it`s established.

  • Sunlight

    Sunlight

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    Choose a spot in full sun.

  • Soil

    Soil

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    The plant prefers a well-drained humus rich fertile soil.

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  • Temperature

    Temperature

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    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

    Popularity

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    59 people already have this plant 20 people have added this plant to their wishlists

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