edible hibiscus

How to Grow and Care for edible hibiscus

edible hibiscus · Abelmoschus manihot
Also known as: aibika

Start off under glass and plant out in a sunny, sheltered position with well-drained, fertile soil, after all frost risk has passed

Watering: Moderate regular watering, allowing brief slight drying between soakingsSunlight: Full sunInformation to be completed

Planting and Growing edible hibiscus

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Care difficulty2 / 5
Watering scheduleModerate regular watering, allowing brief slight drying between soakings
Sunlight requirementsFull sun
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Soil typeClay · Loam · Sand
Soil pHAcid · Alkaline · Neutral
Soil moistureMoist but well drained
FertilizingBalanced perennial feed every four weeks from spring through summer
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Care Tips

Start off under glass and plant out in a sunny, sheltered position with well-drained, fertile soil, after all frost risk has passed

How to Water edible hibiscus?

Moderate regular watering, allowing brief slight drying between soakings

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What Are the Sunlight Requirements for edible hibiscus?

Full sun

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What Is the Ideal Temperature Range for edible hibiscus?

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What Soil Is Best for edible hibiscus?

Soil type
Clay · Loam · Sand
Soil pH
Acid · Alkaline · Neutral
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What Are the Moisture Requirements for edible hibiscus?

Moist but well drained

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How to Fertilize edible hibiscus?

Balanced perennial feed every four weeks from spring through summer

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How to Prune edible hibiscus?

Cut back stems as they finish flowering

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How to Propagate edible hibiscus?

Propagate by seed, or by softwood cuttings in early summer

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How to Transplant edible hibiscus?

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How to Care for edible hibiscus in Winter?

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How to Plant edible hibiscus?

Start off under glass and plant out in a sunny, sheltered position with well-drained, fertile soil, after all frost risk has passed

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How to Repot edible hibiscus?

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How to Harvest edible hibiscus?

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Common Pests & Diseases

Diseases

Susceptible to powdery mildews

Pests

May be affected by slugs, snails, glasshouse red spider mite and glasshouse whitefly

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The Toxicity of edible hibiscus

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Attributes of edible hibiscus

Plant typeHerbaceous Perennial · Annual Biennial
Height1.5-2.5 metres
Spread0.5-1 metres
FoliageDeciduous
HabitBushy
OriginSoutheastern Asia

Scientific Classification

Species
Abelmoschus manihot
Genus
Abelmoschus
Family
Malvaceae
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