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this plant grows best in loam soils rich in humus.in the tropics, it grows very well in medium elevetion with average temp. 18 degrees celcius.during cool months, it best positioned at full sun but when temp. Reach 30 degrees celcius and up, partial sun is recommended .high temp. Usually cause the leaves to wilt.
Plant cuttings when soil temp. Is around 23 degrees celcius.well established plants will exhibit hibernation at 12 degrees celcius with small leaves and hard white brown stems.in the temperate zones,.it is best to plant it indoor to protect from frost damage.
Cuttings taken in spring can attain a height of over two meters by autumn in subtropical areas. It is a hardy plant and prefers a sunny spot with rich, moist, well drained soil.1
Soil temperature should be kept higher than 23°C / 73°F to ensure good germination.Aibika also known as lagikway in the Philippines is a perineal plant and commonly propagated by cuttings. 2 yr old plant start flowering. Aibika loves mild climate 18 degrees celcius.ht. may reach 7 ft. With numerous branches.
Ensure that temperatures are mild (minimum night temperatures should be around 12°C / 54°F) and all chance of frost has passed before planting out, as Aibika is a half hardy plant.Aibika young leaves are the edible part.Harvesting leaves usually done during its vegetative stage in the summer season.steamed,boiled or add to you favorite veggie pies. Aibika leaves finely chopped can be added to tomato or pasta sauce.
In the tropics, no seeds are available. There are aibika varieties found in Japan and China but not sure if leaves posses the same characteristics like those found in the mild tropics.
These estimates for how long Aibika takes to sprout, grow and harvest are from real observations from real gardeners, right around the world.
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In any asian languages this plant has names with sound ai or ay.The Tagalog name lagikway means always waving and with hidden meaning much alive for this plant is one of the ingredient in anti aging potion!
This plant is a mystical one because in the past people who cultivate it were guided by diwata or fairies because it is a plant that has secrets that can heal and regenerate body tissues.but effectiveness vary in place and mixture of other herbs.
Hibiscus Spinach, Sunset Muskmallow, Sunset Hibiscus, Hibiscus Manihot, lagikway,agitway,
vegetable hibiscus
1 www.hibiscus.org/species/amanihot.php