Tropical Hibiscus | |
Hibiscus |
Plant Habit: | Cactus/Succulent |
Life cycle: | Annual Biennial |
Sun Requirements: | Full Sun Full Sun to Partial Shade |
Water Preferences: | Dry |
Minimum cold hardiness: | Zone 10b +1.7 °C (35 °F) to +4.4 °C (40 °F) |
Maximum recommended zone: | Zone 10a |
Leaves: | Malodorous |
Flowers: | Inconspicuous |
Flower Time: | Late spring or early summer |
Uses: | Windbreak or Hedge Salad greens |
Wildlife Attractant: | Birds Butterflies Other Beneficial Insects |
Propagation: Other methods: | Cuttings: Leaf Cuttings: Root Bulbs |
Pollinators: | Birds |
Containers: | Prefers to be under-potted |
Conservation status: | Near Threatened (NT)
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