Roselle Hibiscus

Quick grow facts

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Sun

Full sun; not shade tolerant

NCSU, PFAF

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Soil

Well-drained, humus-rich

PFAF

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Pot size

No source found

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Water

Tolerates floods

PFAF

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Fertilizer

No source found

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Pollination

No source found

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Propagation

Seed, stem cuttings

NCSU

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Pests & diseases

Plant later in summer to avoid root knot nematode damage

ECHO

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Pets (ASPCA)

Hibiscus: non-toxic

ASPCA hibiscus page

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Look out for (Houston)

No source found

What it is

An edible woody subshrub related to okra, in the mallow family.

NC State Extension

Why grow/eat it

Leaves are eaten as a spicy spinach-like vegetable, and the red calyx flavors and colors teas, jams and drinks.

NC State Extension

How to use it

Use the fresh calyx raw in salads or cooked into jellies, sauces and pickles. Boil it with sugar and ginger for a popular drink.

PFAF

Harvest in Houston

No source found

Container tips

Must have full sun; it will not grow without it. Likes well-drained, humus-rich soil.

NC State Extension · PFAF

Cautions

PFAF lists no known hazards.

PFAF

Quick grow facts

Sun

Soil

Pot size

Water

Fertilizer

Pollination

Propagation

Pests & diseases

Pets (ASPCA)

Look out for (Houston)

What it is

Why grow/eat it

How to use it

Harvest in Houston

Container tips

Cautions

Sources