Hibiscus, Gudhal Flower (Red)

Description

 

Common Name	China rose, Hawaiian hibiscus, rose mallow.
Maximum Reachable Height	Up to 1.8 meters.
Flower Colour	Red colour.
Bloom Time	Throughout the year.
Difficulty Level	Easy to grow.

Planting And Care

 

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Sunlight

At least five to six hours of sunlight a day is ideal for flowering and plant grow well indirect bright light.

Soil Soil should be well-drained and rich in organic content for growing Hibiscus plant.

Watering Water the plant when the topsoil (1-2 inch) in the pot feels dry to touch.

Do not overwater the plant.

Water thoroughly in the summer and reduce watering in winter and rainy season.

Application of Fertilizer During the main growing season (August-December) feed the plant with organic fertilizer once a month.

Loosen the topsoil without disturbing the roots of the plant so it can uptake the nutrients and moisture easily.

Plant Protection Remove dead, infected or damaged plant parts and discard them away from the plants.

For any insect attack or disease, you can use Neem oil, Eucalyptus oil or Citrus oil spray for primary treatment.

 

Don’ts Do not overwater the plant.

Avoid applying water on flowers and leaves it may cause fungus infection.

Hibiscus Care

Initial care for 1-2 weeks after receiving plant at your location:

Check the moisture in the soil before watering it.

Poke your finger into the soil, if dry then apply water.

Keep the plant indirect bright light.

Do not re-pot for min. 2 weeks after receiving it.

 

Key requirements to keep the plant healthy:

Sunlight	Natural bright light/indirect bright light.
Watering	Poke your finger/plain small stick into the soil to check the moisture. Water when topsoil (1-2 inches) feels dry to touch. Water thoroughly in the summer and reduce watering in winter and rainy season.
Soil	Soil should be well-drain and fertile, rich in organic content.
Temperature	16 to 32 Degrees Celsius.
Fertilizer	Apply any organic fertilizer.

Hibiscus Special Feature

Beautiful double flowering.

Hibiscus Uses

Ornamental Use:

• They are commonly successfully used as landscape shrubs in the warmer parts

Medicinal Use:

• The chemicals in the hibiscus flower help in the growth of hair
• It reduces dandruff and makes the hair black
• The natural oil in this flower acts as a good conditioner this flower can be used as a natural dye for hair oil in this flower can be applied to the skin of patients who are suffering from cellulite which makes the skin to glow ash obtained by burning the flower and leaves of this flower can be applied to eyebrows which glazes them black. This flower can be used as shoe polish by rubbing it on the shoe
• Note: The following information is general guidelines
• Be sure to ask your healthcare provider for guidelines