Hibiscus hispidissimus

Hibiscus hispidissimus

Hibiscus hispidissimus

Hibiscus
Malvaceae
Tropical Plants
Zone 912
🐾 Pet-Safe

This rough-bristled hibiscus is a fast-growing tropical perennial that produces showy flowers and prefers warm, humid conditions with partial shade. Water regularly during the growing season and feed monthly with a balanced fertilizer to encourage vigorous blooming. It is best suited to USDA zones 9-12 or grown in containers that can be brought indoors during cold months.

Care Requirements

Care Level

Moderate

Sun

Partial Shade

Water

Moderate

Growth Rate

Fast

Mature Height

36″ – 120″

Soil

loam

Life Cycle

Perennial

Spacing

36

Watering Schedule

Every 5-7 Days • Water Deeply Until Soil Is Thoroughly Moist, Then Allow The Top Inch To Dry Before Watering Again

Soil pH

6 – 8.5

Temperature

55°100°F

Mature Spread

up to 80

Root Depth

Medium

Foliage

Coarse

Ecology & Origin

Native to

Assam
Bangladesh
Cambodia
China South-Central
India
Myanmar
Nepal
Sri Lanka
Sudan
Thailand
Vietnam

Attracts

🐝 Bees
🐝 Butterflies
🐝 Hummingbirds
Safety & Use
⚕ Medicinal
🐾 Pet-safe

Sources

Data: trefle, usda

Image: trefle.io — CC-BY-SA

Hardiness Zones
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
13
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