Description
| Botanical name | Hibiscus rosa-sinensis | |||||
| Common name | JABA (Bengali) / Gurhal (Hindi) | |||||
| Family | Malvaceae | |||||
| About | A tall bushy shrub. Leaves alternate, 3 lobbed, cordate, small hair on both surface, long petiole. Flower solitary, axillary on long green pedicel. Blooms appear in summer & rain. | |||||
| Category | Flowering – Perennial. Dwarf hybrids are suitable for growing as potted plant. | |||||
| Plant type | Outdoor shrub. | |||||
| Origin | Native to Northern South America, and has spread to Central America and Brasil. | |||||
| Soil | For outdoor planting – well drained, sandy loam soil with pH value 6.5 – 6.8 is most suitable. Hibiscus can be grown in a large container in outdoor garden also.
When grown as potted houseplant, use well drained, aerated, loamy, organic matter enriched potting medium GrowpoT–H. Sterilised to reduce the risk of fungal infection & root rot. pH value 6.5 – 6.8. |
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| Pruning | Pruning of hibiscus is essential to maintain the height & shape of the plant. | |||||
| Light | For outdoor planting in hot bright sunlight – grow well in partial or light shade conditions. For outdoor planting in cooler climate – grow well in full sun.
When grown as potted houseplant, place the plant under indirect or diffused light. Best to place the plant near an east or south-east facing window, at balcony or even at roof top under partial shade. NOTE: If the plant is not producing flower sufficiently, move from sunny location to shady or vice-versa. So a little trial may be required. |
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| Irrigation | Hibiscus tropical varieties are thirsty plant, so watering should be regular & thorough. During the hot dry season, it can take twice a day watering.
For tap water, preserve the water 24 hrs to minimise the presence of salts, chlorine, fluoride etc. |
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| Fertigation | Particulars | Dose | Schedule | Mode | ||
| Summer | winter | |||||
| GROWMUSS | 10 gm / 8” pot | 15 Days | 30 Days | Soil application | ||
| Neem Bahar | 10 gm / 8” pot | 15 Days | 30 Days | Soil application | ||
| Micro nutrient | Lifeline | 3 ml / litre | 15 Days | 30 Days | Foliar spray | |
| Growmin Maximum① | 2 gm / litre | ① Alternative | ||||
| Pest control | Growneem | 3 ml / litre | 30 Days | 30 Days | Foliar spray | |
| Toxicity | Non-toxic to pets. | |||||
Deliverable
Standard Pot – Plastic pot (Click here to see)
· Pot size – 4 inch to 6 inch
· Plant Size – 6 inch to 24 inch (The size may vary based on the availability of the plant/s)
Potting Medium – Coco-peat/ Soil (as and where applicable).
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