Red Hibiscus also commonly known as Shoe flower,Rose of China,Chinese Hibiscus etc. is the National flower of Malaysia where it is known as Bunga Raya. Hibiscus is an Ornamental tropical plant that is evergreen and adds color to any garden.It can be easily grown in pots or containers,and placed in a warm sunny spot in the garden.Simple care and you will be rewarded with many lovely Brilliant Red blooms.
Close up The Red Hibiscus Flower.
Choose well draining soil that is slightly acidic in nature and that is also well draining.Watering the plant is very important during the summers twice a day is good when the days are really hot hibiscus plants need to be watered well especially when the plant is in its flowering stage .Organic fertilizers like homemade compost can be added to provide nutrition to the plant.
Red Hibiscus is a very hardy plant and does not get easily effected by any garden pest.Once the flowering seems to slow down you can trim the plant to keep it in shape.
The flowers are edible and can be used in salads,steeped into boiling water to made a soothing tea by adding lemon and honey,It can also be used for hair care and can be added to Henna or coconut oil.The flowers are also used for worship in India.
Simple Care and your hibiscus plant will reward you by turning it into a tropical paradise.
Happy Gardening to All!!
I was able to grow from a seed pod, amazingly I was surprised from a Hibiscus plant. Pale orange red bloom,singular and singular tall plant. Hardy and drought tolerant.
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