Tropical Hibiscus Cajun Hibiscus, Chinese hibiscus, Cajun Color Hibiscus, China rose, shoe flower

Hibiscus rosa-sinensis

High nitrogen in Spring

Seed, cuttings, air layering, budding, or grafting.

In the 9a region, this plant grows best in dappled sun to full shade. Many times you will see instructions that say to put them in full sun, but in 9a they will not thrive in full sun.

When transplanting from pot ¹:
1. Dig a hole 2 times the width of the pot and just as deep.
2. When you set in the plant make sure the top of the root ball is even with ground level.
3. Combine your planting mix and soil. Fill to the ground level and tap.
4. Form water basin. Water to settle soil.
5. Add a layer of mulch.
6. Check often for water until it is established.

These plants will grow well with Tropical Hibiscus:

These plants will not grow well with Tropical Hibiscus so avoid planting these within close proximity:

These pests are known to attack Tropical Hibiscus plants:

Aphids – which can be easily removed by spraying the affected areas with a strong stream of water.

These problems and diseases are known to effect Tropical Hibiscus plants:

rosa-sinensis = Chinese Rose

The flowers are used to shine shoes in parts of India, as well as for the worship of Devi.

¹ Lowe’s plant card