hibiscus
moscheutos
moscheutos
Care level
Medium
This hardy perennial produces dinner plate-sized blooms in stunning shades of pink, red, and white that can reach up to 12 inches across. Unlike its tropical cousins, it dies back completely in winter only to emerge in spring, growing into a massive bush that becomes a butterfly and hummingbird magnet during its summer flowering season.
Care & maintenance
Light
Light that enters through west or south-facing windows, the most intense light for your interior that will expose plants directly to sunlight.
Temperature
Wide range (5°F - 95°F)
Fertilization frequency
Moderate
Monthly during the growing period.
Soil
Choose a General purpose mix: A versatile blend with excellent water retention and aeration. Provides balanced nutrition and suitable drainage for a wide variety of houseplants.
If you want to create your own substrate, you can make a mixture of the following soils:
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Pot
Wide/Shallow
Prefer a pot that is wider than it is deep.
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Features
Size & growth
Large
Upright
Rapid growth
This plant grows rapidly. It can reach 3 to 6 feet in height or spread.
It grows upwards without support.
Toxicity
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Reproduction & propagation
Fruits & flowers
Flowering & not self-pollinating
The hibiscus moscheutos can produce flowers and therefore fruits.
This plant is not capable of self-pollination, it will not be able to produce fruits if it is not pollinated by another individual.