Sea hibiscus.

Auf einen Blick

Pflegestufe

Einfach

Pflanzenart

Evergreen shrub or tree

Licht

Full sun

Licht im Innenraum

Direkte Sonne

Gießen

Alle 3 bis 7 Tage

Endgröße

20 to 30 feet

Wachstum

Schnell

Winterhärte

USDA 10 bis 12

Blütezeit

Year round in tropical climates

Pflege

Keep this plant in a spot with plenty of sun to encourage the best flowering. Watch for yellowing leaves which might mean it is getting too much water, and keep an eye out for common pests like aphids. It is very forgiving once established and handles windy, salty environments well.

Gießen

Water deeply when the top few inches of soil feel dry to the touch.

Düngen

Apply a balanced liquid fertilizer during the active growing season.

Schneiden

Prune after flowering to maintain shape and encourage bushier growth.

Umtopfen

Move to a larger container once the roots begin to circle the pot.

Boden

Well draining sandy or loamy soil

Boden-pH

6.0 to 8.5

Temperatur

10 bis 35°C

Luftfeuchtigkeit

60 bis 90%

Trockenheitstoleranz

Mittel

Lebensdauer

Perennial, typically 20 to 50 years.

Wildverbiss-Resistenz

Mittel

Sicherheit

Menschen

This plant is not considered toxic to humans.

Kinder

The plant is generally safe, but the woody stems and seed pods could pose a minor choking hazard if ingested.

Kontaktallergene

The fine hairs on the leaves and stems can cause mild skin irritation in sensitive individuals.

Allergene in der Luft

Pollen may cause mild reactions in those with severe seasonal allergies.

Essbarkeit

The flowers and young leaves are edible, but always ensure they are harvested from areas free of pesticides or pollutants.

So erkennst du die Pflanze

• Heart shaped leathery green leaves
• Large yellow flowers with dark centers
• Flowers turn reddish orange by evening
• Smooth gray bark on mature trunks

Höhe

3 bis 9m

Breite

2 bis 6m

Blätter

green, evergreen

Blüten

yellow, red, 5 bis 12cm

Früchte

brown, Year round

Häufige Probleme

• Aphids — Small insects that cluster on new growth and suck plant sap.
• Scale — Hard-shelled insects that attach to stems and leaves.

Standort und Pflege

Vermehrung

cuttings, seed

Pflanzzeit

spring, summer, fall

Überwinterung

In cooler climates, move the container indoors to a bright, frost-free location. Keep the soil slightly drier during the winter months.

Im Kübel

It grows well in large containers, but ensure the pot is at least 50 liters to accommodate the root system.

Plant near other salt tolerant species to create a cohesive coastal landscape.

Gute Pflanzpartner

• Sea grape — They share similar coastal environmental requirements.
• Helianthus debilis — It makes a great low growing groundcover beneath the tree.

Ähnliche Arten

• Chinese hibiscus — They share the same family and similar flower structures.

Botanisches

Familie

Malvaceae

Gattung

Talipariti

Ordnung

Malvales

Klasse

Magnoliopsida

Ursprüngliche Heimat

Tropical regions of the Old World.

Artenschutz

This species is widespread and not of conservation concern.

It is a pioneer species that thrives in coastal environments and mangrove edges.

Nutzen für Wildtiere

nectar source

Bestäuber

Bienen, Schmetterlinge

Verwendung

ornamental hedge, coastal erosion control, traditional cordage, culinary flower

Taxonomie abgeglichen mit GBIF.

Häufige Fragen

Does it need full sun?

Yes, it thrives in full sun for the best flowering.

Can it grow in a pot?

It can be kept in a large container but will eventually need pruning to manage its size.

Woher der Name kommt

The genus name Talipariti is derived from a local Malabar name, while the specific epithet tiliaceum refers to the resemblance of its leaves to the Tilia or linden tree.

Gut zu wissen

• The inner bark produces a strong fiber historically used to make rope.
• It is highly salt tolerant, making it perfect for seaside gardens.
• The flowers open yellow in the morning and turn reddish by evening.