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Hibiscus rosa-sinensis

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Botanical fact sheet

Hibiscus rosa-sinensis L.

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Taxonomy
Family: Malvaceae · Genus: Hibiscus1
Native distribution
Caribbean, North America, Armenia | Leticia | Manizales | Pasto, Jardín Botánico de Bogotá, Bucaramanga | Floridablanca | Málaga | Rionegro | Suaitauncertain3
Synonyms
30 synonyms
  • Hibiscus androphoro-petaloides Pancher ex Fosberg, 1997
  • Hibiscus androphoropetaloides Pancher
  • Hibiscus arnottii Griff.
  • Hibiscus arnottii Griff. ex Mast
  • Hibiscus carminata-perfecta W.Bull
  • Hibiscus colleri Anon.
  • Hibiscus denisonii Burb.
  • Hibiscus festalis Salisb.
  • Hibiscus festivalis Salisb.
  • Hibiscus fulgens W.Baxter
  • Hibiscus fulgidus W.Bull
  • Hibiscus javanicus Mill.
  • Hibiscus liliiflorus Griff.
  • Hibiscus liliiflorus Griff. ex Mast.
  • Hibiscus metallicus B.S.Williams
  • Hibiscus miniatus-semiplenus W.Bull
  • Hibiscus rosa-sinensis albo-pleno J.Harrison
  • Hibiscus rosa-sinensis albovariegatus Meehan
  • Hibiscus rosa-sinensis aurantia-pleno J.Harrison
  • Hibiscus rosa-sinensis carminata-perfecta Meehan
  • Hibiscus rosa-sinensis colleri Van Houtte
  • Hibiscus rosa-sinensis flavus G.Lodd.
  • Hibiscus rosa-sinensis miniata-semiplenus Meehan
  • Hibiscus rosa-sinensis carnea-plenus Sweet
  • Hibiscus rosa-sinensis carneoplenus Sweet
  • Hibiscus rosa-sinensis flavoplenus Sweet
  • Hibiscus rosa-sinensis flore-pleno Seem.
  • Hibiscus rosa-sinensis floreplena Seem.
  • Hibiscus rosa-sinensis fulgidus W.Bull
  • Hibiscus rosa-sinensis genuinus Hochr.
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Sources (3)
  1. GBIF Backbone Taxonomy – Hibiscus rosa-sinensis · Scientific name · CC BY 4.0
  2. GBIF – synonyms · Synonyms · CC BY 4.0
  3. GBIF – distributions (Integrated Taxonomic Information System (ITIS); Plantas de ocho Biodiverciudades de Colombia - Bioblitz 2022; Lista de E) · Native distribution · CC BY 4.0

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Care guidelines

How it thrives

Partly general data for the genus Hibiscus
Watermedium
Lightfull sun
Humiditymediumgeneral genus data
Min. temperature12 °C
No dormancy · general genus dataDifficulty: ●●○○○ · general genus data✓ Not known to be toxic · general genus data

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Hibiscus tip: Don't turn or move it while in bud, or the buds will drop.

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At a glance

Hibiscus rosa-sinensis – what to know

Hibiscus rosa-sinensis – family: Malvaceae, genus: Hibiscus. Native range: Caribbean, North America, Armenia | Leticia | Manizales | Pasto, Jardín Botánico de Bogotá, Bucaramanga | Floridablanca | Málaga | Rionegro | Suaita. Care guidelines: light: full sun; water: medium; min. 12 °C. It is not known to be toxic to cats or dogs.

All Hibiscus species in the catalog →Detailed toxicity data →

Frequently asked questions

How often should I water Hibiscus rosa-sinensis?

Moderately: water when the top 2–3 cm of soil is dry, and never let it sit in standing water.

How much light does Hibiscus rosa-sinensis need?

It needs plenty of direct sun – the sunniest window, or outdoors in summer, suits it best.

How cold can Hibiscus rosa-sinensis get?

Keep it above 12 °C – it is frost-tender and needs a frost-free spot in winter.

Is Hibiscus rosa-sinensis toxic to cats and dogs?

It is not known to be toxic to cats or dogs.

When does Hibiscus rosa-sinensis flower?

According to the general guideline for the genus Hibiscus: Typical flowering time: April, May, June, July, August, September, October.

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Data sources: GBIF.org – Hibiscus rosa-sinensis (CC BY 4.0) · Care data is for guidance only.