Hibiscus roselle

Hibiscus roselle Care

Hibiscus sabdariffa

What is the plant

Hibiscus roselles are beautiful and easy to care for plants. Their striking red color will add a lot of atmosphere and personality to your home by brightening your interior.

The hibiscus roselle sometimes referred to as roselle or roselle hibiscus, is a perennial native to western Africa. However, it has spread worldwide and is a popular house plant in many countries.

Hibiscus roselle can be identified by its red woody stems and branches, green elongated oval leaves, red capsules, and small round white to pink flowers. The plant can reach heights as tall as 6.6 feet (2 m) and comes from the Malvaceae family.

These plants bloom after the summer equinox once daylight no longer exceeds 13 hours per 24 hours.

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Humidity

Normal

Lighting

Full Sun

Temperature

16°C - 20°C

Hardiness zone

8 - 11

Difficulty

Medium

Hibernation

Cold Period

How to Care for the Plant

Water
The hibiscus roselle is resilient and does not require significant water. We recommend only watering once the plant's soil is completely dry.
Pruning
There is no need to prune, though removing a dead or damaged branch is fine.
Fertilizer
Hibiscus roselles, generally speaking, don't need fertilizing. When the plant starts to flower in the summer months, though, a little potash will help it bloom brightly.

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Sunlight
These plants really enjoy sunlight, and about 6 hours of direct sunlight a day will keep them happy and their blooms beautiful.
Soil
These guys prefer soil that is slightly acidic. So a general potting soil should do fine. However, make sure it drains well, and add some wood chips or similar material to facilitate drainage.
Propagation
Propagate by cutting a new and soft stem from the plant. The stem should not be around 6 inches (15 cm) long, and cut a line in the bark on the chopped side of the stem. Afterward, place in water and sunlight for about two weeks. Once roots appear, treat it as a regular hibiscus roselle.

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Temperature
75-89˚F (24-32°C) will keep hibiscus roselle happy and content.
Container
Containers 16 inches (40.6 cm) will offer enough space for your plant. Make sure the container has enough holes at the bottom to allow drainage. Hibiscus roselles don't like being too wet.
Fun fact
The leaves of this plant have a delicate smell and, when young, are tender and edible with a tangy taste.