Chinese hibiscus.

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Nivel de cuidados

Media

Tipo de planta

Tropical shrub

Luz

Full sun

Luz en interior

Sol directo

Riego

Cada 2 a 4 días

Tamaño adulto

3 to 10 feet

Ritmo de crecimiento

Rápido

Rusticidad

USDA 9 a 11

Floración

Spring to autumn

Cuidados

Keep this plant in a spot with plenty of sun to encourage those beautiful blooms. Watch for yellowing leaves, which often signal that the plant is getting too much water or not enough light. Regularly check for pests like aphids or spider mites that love to hide on the undersides of the leaves.

Riego

Keep the soil consistently moist but never soggy.

Abonado

Use a high potassium fertilizer during the active growing season to support flowering.

Poda

Trim back the branches in early spring to encourage a bushier shape and more blooms.

Trasplante

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

Suelo

Well-draining, fertile potting mix

pH del suelo

6.0 to 7.0

Temperatura

10 a 35°C

Humedad

50 a 80%

Tolerancia a la sequía

Baja

Longevidad

Perennial, typically 10 to 20 years

Resistencia a ciervos y conejos

Moderada

Seguridad

Personas

The plant is generally considered non toxic but can cause mild digestive irritation if ingested in large quantities.

Mascotas

This plant is considered non-toxic to cats and dogs, though it is best to keep them from snacking on the foliage.

Niños

Keep away from small children as the large, colorful flowers are tempting to pull and eat.

Alérgenos por contacto

The sap can cause minor skin irritation in sensitive individuals.

Alérgenos en el aire

Pollen may trigger mild reactions in those with severe hay fever.

Comestibilidad

While some species are used for tea, the common garden hibiscus is not typically consumed and may cause stomach upset.

Cómo identificarla

• Large, showy, five petaled flowers
• Glossy, dark green, serrated leaves
• Prominent central stamen column
• Woody, upright shrub growth habit

Altura

1,5 a 4,5m

Anchura

1 a 3m

Hojas

glossy green, evergreen

Flores

red, pink, orange, yellow, white, 8 a 18cm

Problemas frecuentes

• Aphids — Small insects that cluster on new growth and flower buds.
• Spider mites — Tiny pests that thrive in dry conditions and cause stippled leaves.

Cómo cultivarla

Propagación

cuttings, grafting

Cuándo plantar

spring, early summer

Cuidados en invierno

Move containers indoors before the first frost. Keep in a bright, cool spot and reduce watering significantly until spring.

En maceta

It grows beautifully in containers, provided the pot is at least 30 centimeters wide and has excellent drainage.

Group with other tropical plants to create a microclimate that boosts humidity.

Buenas compañeras

• Lantana — They share similar light and water requirements in tropical landscapes.
• Ixora coccinea — Provides a nice textural contrast with its dense, smaller leaves.

Especies parecidas

• Rosa de Sharon — A much hardier cousin that can survive freezing temperatures.

Ciencia

Familia

Malvaceae

Género

Hibiscus

Orden

Malvales

Clase

Magnoliopsida

Distribución natural

Tropical Asia

Conservación

Not a conservation concern as it is widely cultivated globally.

It thrives in warm, humid tropical climates where it can grow year round.

Valor para la fauna

nectar source

Polinizadores

mariposas, colibríes

Usos

ornamental shrub, container plant, tropical hedge

Taxonomía cotejada con GBIF.

Lo que más preguntan

Why are my flower buds falling off?

This is often caused by inconsistent watering or sudden temperature changes.

Can I grow this indoors?

Yes, but it requires a very sunny window and high humidity to thrive.

De dónde viene el nombre

The name rosa-sinensis translates to rose of China, though it is not a true rose.

Bueno saberlo

• It is the national flower of Malaysia.
• The blooms are edible and sometimes used in salads or drinks.
• There are thousands of hybrid varieties available today.