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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Ambari hemp · Pests & diseases
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