Water
Water regularly, keeping the soil consistently moist but not waterlogged, especially during the growing season. Reduce watering in winter, allowing the top layer of soil to dry out between waterings.
Ensure good drainage to prevent root rot.
Also known as Delicate Hibiscus · Fragile Hibiscus · Hibiscus
Mandrinette (Hibiscus fragilis) is a rare and endangered shrub native to Réunion Island, known for its delicate pink to purple flowers.
At-a-glance light, water, soil, and growing conditions from plant data
High
75% intensity
Prefers full sun to partial shade for best flowering.
Moderate
50% intensity
Keep soil consistently moist during growing season, reduce in winter.
Well-drained, fertile
50% intensity
Moderate
50% intensity
Prefers warm temperatures, ideally between 18-25°C. Protect from frost.
Moderate
50% intensity
Feed regularly during growing season, sparingly in winter.
Safety information from plant toxicity data
| Attribute | Value |
|---|---|
| Toxic for humans | No 0/5 intensity |
| Toxic for pets | No 0/5 intensity |
None
Key traits and growing stats from plant data
Watering, pruning, propagation, and repotting details from plant data
Water regularly, keeping the soil consistently moist but not waterlogged, especially during the growing season. Reduce watering in winter, allowing the top layer of soil to dry out between waterings.
Ensure good drainage to prevent root rot.
Prune in late winter or early spring before new growth begins. Remove dead, damaged, or crossing branches. Pinch back tips to encourage bushier growth and more flowers. Pruning helps maintain shape and promote vigor.
Propagate from semi-hardwood cuttings taken in late summer or early autumn. Use a rooting hormone and plant in a well-draining potting mix. Keep the cuttings in a warm, humid environment until they root.
Repot every 2-3 years or when the plant becomes root-bound, typically in early spring. Choose a pot that is slightly larger than the current one and use a well-draining potting mix.
This provides fresh nutrients and space for root growth.
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Monthly activity intensity for bloom and fruit across both hemispheres.
Flowering & fruiting calendar
Flowering & fruiting calendar
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Where Mandrinette (Hibiscus fragilis) is found
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Common names and botanical synonyms
Botanical classification
| Rank | Name |
|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae |
| Division | Tracheophyta |
| Class | Magnoliopsida |
| Order | Malvales |
| Family | Malvaceae |
| Genus | Hibiscus |
| Species | Hibiscus fragilis |
Similar in genus Hibiscus
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