Hibiscus rosa sinensis - syriacus - sabdariffa - cannabinus - Hibiscus Plant & tree

HIBISCUS

Hibiscus flower 

Hibiscus rosa sinensis - syriacus - sabdariffa - cannabinus - Hibiscus Plant & tree 

Hibiscus is a very familiar flower, Almost every flower lover will ever plant on this tree
And in almost every house these flowers are set up on the garden to be used as worship flowers specially in India
The Indian culture and religious observance are intimately associated with this flower
And Indian Ayurveda has special significance as well

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Information and History

➧  Scientific name - Hibiscus rosa-sinensis

➧  Family - Malvaceae

➧  Clade - Eudicots

➧  Genus - Hibiscus

➧  Tribes - Hibisceae

Hibiscus rosa-sinensis was named in 1753 by Carl Linnaeus in his Species Plantarum

Hibiscus flower photos

The hibiscus plant can grow up to 8 to 16 feet in height. And it can be seen from 5 to 10 feet in width.
It is a dense shrub flower. The leaves are dark green and notched
Many species of plants can be seen in different colors, and different sizes
The diameter of these flowers ranges from 2 inches to 7 inches

The hibiscus plant grows very well in the tropical and subtropical regions, Because the pressure can not withstand temperatures below 10 degree Celsius
However, in temperate regions some keep the hibiscus plant in the greenhouse

It is called by different name in different countries and regions, Such as Jaba in West Bengal and Bangladesh, Gurhal and Jabakusum in Hindi, Bunga Raya in Malaysia, Rose Kayenn in Haiti, Gumamela in the Philippines, It is also known as China rose, Hawaiian hibiscus, Rose mallow.

Hibiscus is the national symbol of Haiti, and the national flower of nations including the Solomon Islands and Niue
Hibiscus rosa-sinensis is a national flower of Malaysia
And Hibiscus syriacus is the national flower of South Korea

It is cultivated in various parts of India. From where the flowers are collected and sold on various ends

Hibiscus flower photos

Uses and Benefits

Red hibiscus has been identified as a symbol of Mahakali, the goddess of Hinduism

The worship of Mahadevi Kali is done with this red hibiscus

The hibiscus flower is traditionally worn by Tahitian and Hawaiian girls

A species of hibiscus, known as Hibiscus cannabinus is widely used in paper making

Tea made with Hibiscus sabdariffa is known in many countries around the world and is served both hot and cold

The drink is well known for its red color, sharp taste and unique flavor, At the same time it is highly nutritious because of its vitamin C content

Different types of beverages made in different countries are called by different names such as - Bissap, Gul e Khatmi, Agua de jamaica, Orhul, Roselle, Sorrel, Soobolo, Karkade etc.

Hibiscus rosa-sinensis is described in the Indian Ayurveda scriptures as being very virtuous, It is applied to hair problems and cough disease

Besides Ayurveda is less commonly used in various medicines

Hibiscus flower photos

Some more information

About 650 species of hibiscus are found all over the world

Different species and their colors, shapes, nature are did not do this ?

Most of the plants that we buy from nurseries as a response are made by humans

Grafting, Tissue culture, and The two species of flower pollen are combined with each other to create new species and new color hibiscus plants

What we commonly know as Bangalore hibiscus, Pune Variety, Australian, or Hybrid hibiscus

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As we know many people have planted hibiscus plant in their garden or pots, so today we will know some information about planting the hibiscus

First, the soil is made

➤  Soil              50 %
➤  Compost      30 %
➤  River sand   10 %
➤  Coco-pit       10 %
➤  Bone mill      250 gram per pot

Hibiscus soil mix

Any cultivable soil should be taken, The vermicompost is the best in the fertilizer If you do not find it, you can use leaf compost or cow Dung compost
Mix all of these together - now your soil is ready
At least 10 inches of pot should be used for planting hibiscus, When the plant is few years old then you can replace it with 12 / 15 inches or larger pots
Always use a soil pots for any tree planting

First, take the tub, see the bottom of pot ..look there is a hole..after placing a piece of broken pot on it
then some sand on it and then put the mix soil on it
What will happen if your pot comes out of excess water goes out easily and maintains good health of your plant

Now planting the plant and give some water

caring 

This plant should always be kept in sunlight

Never give too much water to the hibiscus plant, When the water becomes too much, the roots die out and the entire plant dies Especially the hybrid hibiscus

However, when the plants holds a lot of flower, a little more water is needed

Be careful that during the rainy season, in the heavy raining it can also keep the pot with the plant lie down on the floor

After some days, dug the soil of the tub a little, If the soil is hollow then the plant is healthy

Occasionally give liquid fertilizer like mustard cake , Two days after soaking in water

Hibiscus flower

Disease and its Cure

Basically the following diseases of hibiscus are..

Spider mites - This is a type of insect that is usually found under the leaves. The creates small nets on the stalk, When they are attacked, the leaves turn yellow and become 

wrinkle or kinky

Cure - Rolex, Oberon, Xmite Spray any one of these by mixing 1/2 ml of 1 liters of cold water, It should be continued for 10 -12 days after until it is completely cured

Mealybugs -- This is the most terrible disease, They continue to absorb all the juice of the plant, This white insect can ruin the entire tree if it is not initially cured

Cure - Dxtar 1 gram 5 liter water or  Acephate 1 gram 1 liter water mix well and spray

You can also give it 5-7 days after

Another option is Neem oil 5 ml + detergent powder 1 gram = 1 liter water mix them well and spray the plant every 7/8 days later until it is completely cured

Aphids - They are very small in size, they are Black, white, yellow, and green colored insect, They are usually on the bud, And the part of the bud begins to damage, which prevents the flower from growing

Cure - in this case  Rolex, Oberon, Xmite anyone can used, The procedure is the same

Gall midge - This tiny yellow insect also attacks the bud, As a result, buds become yellow and fall off before becoming flower

Cure - It is good to collect the yellow buds Seal them in a zip lock bag and put them in the trash right away So that they discontinue from the new life cycle

Dieback - It is also a deadly disease, Due to the fungus, the branches of the tree begin to decay slowly from the top,  ( This disease also infected rose plant )

Cure - The best way to do this is from where the disease started cut off those stems from his bottom, And in the cut portion apply any fungicide powder (such as Saaf, Bavistin, etc.)

Another type of insect is that they devour the leaves, in this case Plethora 1 ml in 1 liter water mixes and spray this,  It also works well for many type of diseases 

Another disease are infected like White flies, Thrips, etc. you can use the above medicines will make the plants cure and healthy

Moreover, if you spray the entire tree with clean water while giving watering to the plant every day, most of diseases will not to be happen

Hibiscus flower

Pruning

It is thought that when the hibiscus are pruned, the flowers bloom comparatively less

However, if you do trim, you will do very little, August-September is the best time to prune it

After pruning, the fungicide powder will be applied in that place

In ending

Some plants are reduced to flower after a few days after flowering, 
Or they are completely stop
I think the reason is to much apply chemical fertilizers regularly
In the beginning, its results are good , But after some days the pot's soil started to get worse
I personally realized it
Due to the regular chemical fertilization application the soil is dry And it becomes tough As a result, the tree roots can not spread properly And the ability to pull water reduces
That's why I do not use it myself And I do not even recommend it to anyone
I always use organic fertilizers

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