TROPICAL PLANT ENCYCLOPEDIA
Hibiscus rosa-sinensis
Hibiscus, Chinese Rose, Japanese Rose, Tropical Hibiscus, Shoe FlowerFamily: Malvaceae
USDA Plant Hardiness Zone Map
The Hibiscus request frequent deep watering, but good drainage. It is sensitive to root rot if the ground stays soaked. Check regularly for aphids and mealy bugs, and fertilize.The flowers last only a day or two, but they are produced in abundance most of the year. More pictures of different varieties: Hibiscus page and Catalog of Fancy varieties
Read more about hibiscus:
Hibiscus growing tips: The Tips of Hibiscus Flowers
Hibiscus: TopTropicals' first plant
Catalog of Fancy Hibiscus varieties
Similar plants:
- Abelmoschus esculentus, Hibiscus esculentus (Okra, Bamia, Gombo)
- Abelmoschus moschatus, Hibiscus abelmoschus (Musk Mallow)
- Alyogyne hakeifolia, Hibiscus hakeifolius, Cienfuegosia hakeifolia, Fugosia hakeifolia, Alyogyne lilacina (Red-centred Hibiscus, Desert Rose)
- Alyogyne huegelii, Hibiscus geranifolius (Blue Hibiscus)
- Hibiscus acetosella (African Rosemallow, Maple Sugar, Red Hibiscus, Cranberry Shield)
- Hibiscus arnottianus (Hawaiian White Hibiscus, Hau hele, O'ahu White Hibiscus)
- Hibiscus Aurora (Hibiscus Aurora)
- Hibiscus cannabinus (Kenaf, Java Jute)
- Hibiscus Celia (Double red hibiscus)
- Hibiscus coccineus (Scarlet Hibiscus, Scarlet Rose Mallow, Swamp Hibiscus)
Hibiscus 'Paramaribo'
Dark Star Hibiscus
Yellow Wing Hibiscus
Hibiscus Flamenco
Hibiscus Isobel Beard
Hibiscus 'El Capitolio Sport'
Jane Cowel Hibiscus
Ms. Violet
Bienvenue
Tres Bon
Tres Bon
Hibiscus Blue Bayou
Hibiscus Grapette
Moonwalk Volcano
Double miniature red Hibiscus
Link to this plant:
https://toptropicals.com/catalog/uid/hibiscus_rosasinensis.htm