Common names:
Tropical Hibiscus
Hibiscus

General Plant Information (Edit)
Plant Habit: Cactus/Succulent
Life cycle: Biennial
Sun Requirements: Full Sun to Partial Shade
Full Shade
Water Preferences: Wet Mesic
Minimum cold hardiness: Zone 9b -3.9 °C (25 °F) to -1.1 °C (30 °F)
Maximum recommended zone: Zone 9b
Leaves: Malodorous
Flowers: Inconspicuous
Flower Time: Late fall or early winter
Uses: Suitable as Annual
Useful for timber production
Wildlife Attractant: Birds
Butterflies
Hummingbirds
Propagation: Other methods: Cuttings: Tip
Stolons and runners
Crowns
Pollinators: Self
Containers: Prefers to be under-potted
Conservation status: Endangered (EN)

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