#plnats

“ Regardless of how many species there are, one fact is certain - many Saintpaulia risk extinction if nothing is done to save them. Again, populations of Saintpaulia species are often extremely isolated. Though more recent surveys have revealed that a handful of lowland species are more widespread than previously thought, mid to highland species are nonetheless quite restricted in their distribution. Habitat loss is the #1 threat facing Saintpaulia. Logging, both legal and illegal, and farming are causing the diverse tropical forests of eastern Africa to shrink more and more each year. As these forests disappear, so do Saintpaulia and all of the other organisms that call them home. “

HIBISCUS PLANT

Hibiscus plant has vibrant flowers in attractive colors to light up the garden.

PLANT VALUES

It is an ideal stand-alone hedge and has high medicinal properties.

SUNLIGHT

This plant loves to grow in full sunlight for about six hours per day.

WATERING

Water the plants deeply at regular intervals.

SOIL

Hibiscus prefers to grow in slightly acidic with well-drained soil or potting mix along with organic content.

FERTILIZER

Apply a handful well decomposed organic manure in early spring. Spray neem oil in diluted form onto the leaf when the mealy bugs attacks.

PRUNING