General Information
Common Name Hibiscus
Family Malvaceae
Genus Hibiscus
Species spp.
Cultivar
Origin Old World Tropics
Category Foliage Plant
Common Uses Color Or Accent
Plant in Photo
Container Size 10 in
Plant Height (photo) 04-05 ft
Width 24-30 in
Form Standard
Image Name
HibiscusOrangeStandard10.jpg
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General Description
Leaf Color Dark Green
Texture Medium
Flower Color Many Colors
General Heights Short to Tall
Availability
Container Sizes 10 in-14 in
Heights 03 ft-06 ft
Common or Rare Common
Forms Bush, Standard
Care Basics
Water Use High
Humidity Requirements High
Light Level High Light Required
Temperatures, Light and Air
Minimum Temperatures 45 F
Optimum Temperature 75 F
Minimum Light 250 Foot Candles
Optimum Light 400 Foot Candles
NASA Clean Air Study
Pests and Other Problems
Most Common Insect Problem Aphids,Mealy Bug,Scale,Nematodes
Most Common Disease Problem
Special Requirements or Needs Often shows iron deficiency
Poisonous None