Hibiscus are shrubs that many people love despite the fact that their flowers open and close on the same day. And, being large and so brightly colored, having the patio or garden well decorated with them is very simple. But if we also talk about Hibiscus arnottianusa kind of easy maintenance, without a doubt we will really enjoy the stay where we place it.
So if you want to know more about this interesting and little known species, Do not stop reading! : )
Origin and characteristics
Our protagonist is an evergreen plant native to Hawaii whose scientific name is Hibiscus arnottianus and common Arnott hibiscus. It can grow as a tree of up to 10 meters, or as a shrub or small tree with one or multiple stems of 4 to 6 meters. The largest specimens have a crown diameter of up to 6m. The leaves are leathery, dark green, simple with an oval shape, and 10-15cm long. The margin can be smooth or finely serrated.
The flowers are white, solitary, measure up to 10cm and are fragrant. It blooms throughout the year except in winter.
What are their cares?
If you want to get a copy, we recommend providing the following care:
- Location: it must be placed in full sun, but it can also live well in semi-shade as long as it receives more light than shade.
- Irrigation: frequent. Water 3-4 times a week in summer and a little less the rest of the year.
- Subscriber: in spring and summer it must be paid with organic fertilizers in powder if it is on the ground, or liquid if it is in the garden.
- Planting or transplanting time: in spring.
- Multiplication: by cuttings of semi-hard wood in late winter.
- Rusticity: it is sensitive to cold. It can only be grown outdoors all year round if the temperature does not drop below -2ºC.
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