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Roselle.
Hibiscus sabdariffa
Pronunciación hy-BIS-kus sa-ba-DAR-ih-fah
También se conoce como Indian-sorrel, Jamaica-sorrel, Roselle, red-sorrel, sorrel
Roselle is a beautiful tropical shrub known for its vibrant red calyces that are often used to make refreshing teas and jams. It loves a warm, sunny spot in your garden and grows quite quickly during the summer months. You will enjoy its striking flowers and the tart flavor of its harvestable parts.
De un vistazo
- Nivel de cuidados
- Fácil
- Tipo de planta
- Annual shrub
- Luz
- Full sun
- Luz en interior
- Sol directo
- Riego
- Cada 2 a 4 días
- Tamaño adulto
- 5 to 8 feet
- Ritmo de crecimiento
- Rápido
Cuidados
Give this plant plenty of space and full sun to encourage healthy growth and fruit production. Keep the soil consistently moist but not waterlogged, and watch for aphids on the tender new growth. Harvest the calyces once they become plump and firm to the touch.
- Riego
- Keep the soil evenly moist during the active growing season.
- Abonado
- Apply a balanced liquid fertilizer monthly to support vigorous growth.
- Poda
- Pinch back the tips of young stems to encourage a bushier shape.
- Trasplante
- Since it is typically grown as an annual, repotting is usually not necessary.
- Suelo
- Well-draining, fertile soil
- pH del suelo
- 5.5 to 7.0
Seguridad
- Mascotas
- This plant is generally considered non-toxic to cats and dogs.
Cómo identificarla
- Deep red fleshy calyces
- Large pale yellow flowers
- Deeply lobed green leaves
- Sturdy reddish stems
Ciencia
- Familia
- Malvaceae
- Género
- Hibiscus
- Orden
- Malvales
- Clase
- Magnoliopsida
Taxonomía cotejada con GBIF.
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