What is Chinese hibiscus?
Chinese ibiscus, or hibiscus rosa-sinensis, is a member of the Malvaceae family. It is an evergreen, woody permanent fly, which comes from East Asia. Commonly known as the China Rose Flower or Shoes are often grown as a plant plant. While red, individual flowers are the most common, there are hundreds of other cultivars. These include double and disheveled types of flowers in shades of pink, yellow, orange and white.
It is closely related to the Mallow family, this decorative plant has bell -shaped flowers that resemble Hollyhock and Cotton plants. It also looks like Rose of Sharon Shrub. All varieties of Chinese hibiscus flowers are without a center. The flowers are short -term, lasting only a day or two, but they are made continuously.
Chinese hibiscus can grow up to 15 feet (4.5 meters) in a natural environment. However, it can be limited to the ground every spring to maintain smaller and more manageable. As a plant in a pot, it reaches a maximum of 6.5 feet (2 meters) high. Whether in a pot orIn the ground, the plant should usually be cut in the spring. Pruning helps to increase both shrub and flower production.
Hardy only in areas where temperatures do not drop below 45 degrees Fahrenheit (13 degrees Celsius), has a tropical hibiscus. It must be brought in, where the winters are cold, although maintaining such large plants within the whole winter can be cumbersome. Chinese hibiscus can also be considered annual.
Promotion of Hibiscus management is usually easy. Slices should only be a few centimeters long and taken from the latest shrub growth. As long as they are often obscured, they usually grow very quickly to the bushes. The ends of the cut may be soaked in the root hormonal powder before planting, but it is not mandatory.
Hibiscus Flowers are used throughout The World, in everything from salads to shoe lacquers. However, the most common use is far from tea. Made of Hibiscus flowers called Roselle (HibiscusSabdariffa), tea is without caffeine and high in vitamin C. C. described as cake and fruit, may be too spicy for some. Adding honey or sugar can be tastier.
Numerous studies have found that regular drinking of Chinese tea hibiscus effectively reduces blood pressure and cholesterol levels. It can also help prevent heart disease with regular use. It is also used to prevent both bladder infections and constipation.