Ambari hemp

How to Grow and Care for Ambari hemp

Ambari hemp · Hibiscus cannabinus
Also known as: bimli; bimlipatum jute; Deccan hemp; hemp mallow; Indian brown hemp; kenaf

Outdoors grow in moist but well-drained, neutral to slightly alkaline soil in full sun. Long, hot summers are needed for good flowering. Can be grown in a container and overwintered in a conservatory or warm greenhouse

Watering: Regular deep watering, keep root zone damp in warm growing weatherSunlight: Full sunInformation to be completed

Planting and Growing Ambari hemp

Ambari hemp
Care difficulty2 / 5
Watering scheduleRegular deep watering, keep root zone damp in warm growing weather
Sunlight requirementsFull sun
Ideal temperatureInformation to be completed
Soil typeChalk · Loam · Sand
Soil pHAlkaline · Neutral
Soil moistureWell drained
FertilizingBalanced diluted general feed biweekly active growing season
ToxicityInformation to be completed
Care Tips

Outdoors grow in moist but well-drained, neutral to slightly alkaline soil in full sun. Long, hot summers are needed for good flowering. Can be grown in a container and overwintered in a conservatory or warm greenhouse

How to Water Ambari hemp?

Regular deep watering, keep root zone damp in warm growing weather

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What Are the Sunlight Requirements for Ambari hemp?

Full sun

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What Is the Ideal Temperature Range for Ambari hemp?

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What Soil Is Best for Ambari hemp?

Soil type
Chalk · Loam · Sand
Soil pH
Alkaline · Neutral
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What Are the Moisture Requirements for Ambari hemp?

Well drained

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How to Fertilize Ambari hemp?

Balanced diluted general feed biweekly active growing season

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How to Prune Ambari hemp?

Little pruning is needed. Remove diseased, damaged, crowded or crossing shoots and unwanted growth. Timing depends on the plant: generally late winter or early spring; plants prone to bleeding and deciduous magnolias need different timing, and deciduous azaleas and lilacs are pruned after flowering.

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How to Propagate Ambari hemp?

Propagate by seed (sown indoors) in spring, or propagate by division in spring

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How to Transplant Ambari hemp?

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How to Care for Ambari hemp in Winter?

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How to Plant Ambari hemp?

Outdoors grow in moist but well-drained, neutral to slightly alkaline soil in full sun. Long, hot summers are needed for good flowering. Can be grown in a container and overwintered in a conservatory or warm greenhouse

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How to Repot Ambari hemp?

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How to Harvest Ambari hemp?

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Common Pests & Diseases

Diseases

May be susceptible to honey fungus (rarely) and powdery mildews

Pests

May be susceptible to aphids, scale insects, mealybugs and glasshouse whitefly when grown under glass

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The Toxicity of Ambari hemp

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Attributes of Ambari hemp

Plant typeAnnual Biennial · Herbaceous Perennial
Height2.5-4 metres
Spread1-1.5 metres
FoliageDeciduous
HabitColumnar upright
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Scientific Classification

Species
Hibiscus cannabinus
Genus
Hibiscus
Family
Malvaceae
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