Water
Keep the soil consistently moist but not waterlogged, especially during the growing season. Reduce watering in cooler months, allowing the top inch of soil to dry out between waterings.
Ensure good drainage to prevent root rot.
Also known as Bastard-Jute · Bimli-Jute · Bimlipatum
Brown Indianhemp (Hibiscus cannabinus) is a fast-growing annual grown for its strong, fibrous stems, often used in paper and textiles.
At-a-glance light, water, soil, and growing conditions from plant data
High
75% intensity
Requires full sun for optimal growth and flowering. At least 6-8 hours of direct sunlight daily.
Moderate
50% intensity
Prefers consistently moist soil, but avoid waterlogging. Reduce watering in dormant periods.
Well-drained
50% intensity
Moderate
50% intensity
Thrives in warm temperatures, ideally between 18-27°C. Protect from frost and sudden temperature drops.
Moderate
50% intensity
Regular feeding during the growing season promotes robust growth and flowering. Avoid over-fertilizing.
Safety information from plant toxicity data
| Attribute | Value |
|---|---|
| Toxic for humans | No 0/5 intensity |
| Toxic for pets | No 0/5 intensity |
Non-toxic
Key traits and growing stats from plant data
Watering, pruning, propagation, and repotting details from plant data
Keep the soil consistently moist but not waterlogged, especially during the growing season. Reduce watering in cooler months, allowing the top inch of soil to dry out between waterings.
Ensure good drainage to prevent root rot.
Prune to shape the plant, remove dead or damaged stems, and encourage bushier growth. Pruning can be done in late winter or early spring before new growth emerges.
Pinching back the tips of young plants will promote branching.
Easily propagated from seeds sown directly into the ground after the last frost or started indoors a few weeks prior. Cuttings can also be taken from softwood or semi-hardwood stems in spring or summer and rooted in moist soil or water.
Young plants may need repotting annually in spring as they grow rapidly. Mature plants can be repotted every 2-3 years or when root-bound.
Use a well-draining potting mix and a pot that is only slightly larger than the current one.
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Monthly activity intensity for bloom and fruit across both hemispheres.
Flowering & fruiting calendar
Flowering & fruiting calendar
Photos of Brown Indianhemp (Hibiscus cannabinus)
Common names and botanical synonyms
Botanical classification
| Rank | Name |
|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae |
| Division | Tracheophyta |
| Class | Magnoliopsida |
| Order | Malvales |
| Family | Malvaceae |
| Genus | Hibiscus |
| Species | Hibiscus cannabinus |
Similar in genus Hibiscus
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