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Roselle.
Hibiscus sabdariffa
Prononciation hy-BIS-kus sa-ba-DAR-ih-fah
Aussi appelée 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.
En un coup d'œil
- Niveau d'entretien
- Facile
- Type de plante
- Annual shrub
- Lumière
- Full sun
- Lumière en intérieur
- Soleil direct
- Arrosage
- Tous les 2 à 4 jours
- Taille adulte
- 5 to 8 feet
- Croissance
- Rapide
Entretien
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.
- Arrosage
- Keep the soil evenly moist during the active growing season.
- Engrais
- Apply a balanced liquid fertilizer monthly to support vigorous growth.
- Taille
- Pinch back the tips of young stems to encourage a bushier shape.
- Rempotage
- Since it is typically grown as an annual, repotting is usually not necessary.
- Sol
- Well-draining, fertile soil
- pH du sol
- 5.5 to 7.0
Sécurité
- Animaux
- This plant is generally considered non-toxic to cats and dogs.
Comment l'identifier
- Deep red fleshy calyces
- Large pale yellow flowers
- Deeply lobed green leaves
- Sturdy reddish stems
Science
- Famille
- Malvaceae
- Genre
- Hibiscus
- Ordre
- Malvales
- Classe
- Magnoliopsida
Taxonomie vérifiée avec le GBIF.
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