Chinese hibiscus.

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Niveau d'entretien

Moyenne

Type de plante

Tropical shrub

Lumière

Full sun

Lumière en intérieur

Soleil direct

Arrosage

Tous les 2 à 4 jours

Taille adulte

3 to 10 feet

Croissance

Rapide

Rusticité

USDA 9 à 11

Floraison

Spring to autumn

Entretien

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.

Arrosage

Keep the soil consistently moist but never soggy.

Engrais

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

Taille

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

Rempotage

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

Sol

Well-draining, fertile potting mix

pH du sol

6.0 to 7.0

Température

10 à 35°C

Humidité

50 à 80%

Résistance à la sécheresse

Faible

Durée de vie

Perennial, typically 10 to 20 years

Résistance aux chevreuils et lapins

Moyenne

Sécurité

Humains

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

Animaux

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

Enfants

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

Allergènes de contact

The sap can cause minor skin irritation in sensitive individuals.

Allergènes aéroportés

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

Comestibilité

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

Comment l'identifier

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

Hauteur

1,5 à 4,5m

Envergure

1 à 3m

Feuilles

glossy green, evergreen

Fleurs

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

Problèmes courants

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

La cultiver

Multiplication

cuttings, grafting

Quand planter

spring, early summer

Hivernage

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

En pot

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.

Bonnes associations

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

Espèces similaires

• Ketmie des jardins — A much hardier cousin that can survive freezing temperatures.

Science

Famille

Malvaceae

Genre

Hibiscus

Ordre

Malvales

Classe

Magnoliopsida

Région d'origine

Tropical Asia

Préservation

Not a conservation concern as it is widely cultivated globally.

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

Intérêt pour la faune

nectar source

Pollinisateurs

papillons, colibris

Utilisations

ornamental shrub, container plant, tropical hedge

Taxonomie vérifiée avec le GBIF.

Ce qu'on demande souvent

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.

D'où vient le nom

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

Bon à savoir

• 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.