What are the light requirements for Hibiscus schizopetalus?
Hibiscus schizopetalus prefers full sun to partial shade. In hotter climates, some afternoon shade can be beneficial.
Fringed Rosemallow (Hibiscus schizopetalus) is an ornamental shrub admired for its delicate, deeply lobed, reflexed petals that resemble fringed lace, often in shades of
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Sunlight
Prefers full sun to partial shade.
Watering
Consistent moisture, but avoid waterlogging.
Soil
Well-drained, fertile loam
Temperature
Warm temperatures are ideal.
Fertilizer
Feed during the growing season.
Prefers full sun to partial shade.
At least 6 hours of direct sunlight daily for best flowering.
Consistent moisture, but avoid waterlogging.
Reduce in winter; allow topsoil to dry slightly.
Well-drained, fertile loam
Warm temperatures are ideal.
Prefers between 18-26°C. Protect from frost.
Feed during the growing season.
Use a balanced liquid fertilizer every 2-4 weeks.
Plant Type
Shrub
Plant Category
Ornamental
Plant Place Type
Garden, Pot
Lifespan
Perennial
Plant Height
1-3 meters
Spread
1-2 meters
Growth Rate
Moderate
Dormancy
None
Leaf Color
Green
Leaf Type
Simple
Flower Size
5-10 cm
Optimal Sunlight Lux
60000
Monthly activity intensity for bloom and fruit across both hemispheres.
Flowering & fruiting calendar
Flowering & fruiting calendar
Toxic for humans
No
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Toxic for pets
No
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Edible
No
None