Also known as Cardinal's Hat · Firecracker Hibiscus · Pendulous Sleeping Hibiscus
Mazapan (Malvaviscus penduliflorus) is a vibrant shrub known for its showy, red, pendulous flowers resembling Turks' caps, blooming year-round in warm climates.
At-a-glance light, water, soil, and growing conditions from plant data
Full Sun to Partial Shade
75% intensity
Prefers at least 6 hours of direct sunlight daily, but tolerates some shade.
Moderate
50% intensity
Allow soil to dry slightly between waterings. Reduce in cooler months.
Well-drained
50% intensity
Warm
75% intensity
Prefers temperatures between 18-27°C. Protect from frost.
Light
25% intensity
Fertilize sparingly during the growing season.
Safety information from plant toxicity data
| Attribute | Value |
|---|---|
| Toxic for humans | No 0/5 intensity |
| Toxic for pets | No 0/5 intensity |
| Edible | No |
None
Key traits and growing stats from plant data
Watering, pruning, propagation, and repotting details from plant data
Water moderately, allowing the soil to dry out slightly between waterings. Avoid overwatering, as this can lead to root rot. Reduce watering in cooler months.
Ensure good drainage to prevent waterlogged soil, which is detrimental to this plant's health.
Prune in late winter or early spring to shape the plant and encourage bushier growth. Remove any dead, damaged, or crossing branches.
Pruning can also help control size and promote more abundant flowering in the subsequent season.
Propagate by semi-hardwood cuttings taken in summer. Dip the cut end in rooting hormone and plant in a well-draining potting mix. Keep the cuttings moist and warm, ideally in a propagator, until roots form.
This method is generally successful.
Repot every 2-3 years in spring when the plant becomes root-bound. Use a well-draining potting mix. Choose a pot that is only slightly larger than the current one.
Repotting helps to refresh the soil and provide more space for root growth.
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Where Mazapan (Malvaviscus penduliflorus) 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 | Malvaviscus |
| Species | Malvaviscus penduliflorus |
Similar in genus Malvaviscus
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