How to grow and care for Hibiscus acetosella Welw. ex Ficalho
plant care guide about watering, fertilizing, trimming, repotting, cutting, propagating Hibiscus acetosella Welw. ex Ficalho, Red leaf hibiscus, False roselle, Red shield hibiscus
Hibiscus acetosella Welw. ex Ficalho 101 - Plant Care Instructions
Bright direct light
16C° ~24C°
Every 7 days
water
How to water Hibiscus acetosella Welw. ex Ficalho
How often should I water?
check Hibiscus acetosella Welw. ex Ficalho Every 7 days if it needs water when it’s very cold (below 5℃), water less frequently
When do I need to water?
the top 2-3 inches of soil is dry
Light & Location
How much light does a Hibiscus acetosella Welw. ex Ficalho need?
Bright direct light
Grow light
Light preference
Hibiscus acetosella Welw. ex Ficalho likes Bright direct light, Grow light day. The brighter the space, the better this plant grows.
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This plant prefers
2K ~ 20K lux to thrive!
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20K~
2K
20K
Temperature
Natural habitat
-15
3~38℃
45
Houseplants
-15
16~24℃
45
Plants that grow in the wild and those that grow indoors prefer different temperatures. If you grow Hibiscus acetosella Welw. ex Ficalho at home, make sure the temperature is 16~24℃.
Humidity
Ideal humidity
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40~70%
100
Hibiscus acetosella Welw. ex Ficalho prefers humidity about 40~70%. If necessary, increase humidity by misting, humidifier.
Fertilize
Collective Knowhow
When should I fertilize?
Only when your plant is healthy
How frequently should I fertilize?
1-2 times in growing season. A pinch for a small pot.
Characteristic
The taxonomic classification of Hibiscus acetosella Welw. ex Ficalho is as follows. - Kingdom: Plantae, Phylum: Tracheophyta, Class: Magnoliopsida, Order: Malvales, Family: Malvaceae, Genus: Hibiscus, Species: Hibiscus acetosella
| Characteristic Name | Characteristic Value |
|---|---|
| Lifespan | Perennial, Annual |
| Hardiness Zone | 7 - 10 |
| Taxonomy Name | Taxonomy Value |
|---|---|
| Phylum | Tracheophyta |
| Class | Magnoliopsida |
| Order | Malvales |
| Family | Malvaceae |
| Genus | Hibiscus |
| Species | Hibiscus acetosella |
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