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Red hibiscus

Hibiscus rosa-sinensis

Description:

Hibiscus rosa-sinensis, also known by the common name, Red hibiscus, is a large shrub or small tree that grows up to 4.7 m tall. This plant has a variable stature and may be upright or broad and spreading.The leaves are arranged alternately on the branches and are ovate in shape (wider at the base than at the tip) and grow from 5 to 15 cm long. The leaves may be dark green or variagated with lighter patches and the margins of the leaves are toothed. The red flowers are very large and can be up to 15 cm long.

Habitat:

The Hibiscus rosa-sinensis can be found anywhere! It grows on its own in sub-tropic and tropic regions of the world, ranging from 30 degrees north latitude to 30 degrees south latitude. Another organism that grows in the tropical regions is Piper nigrum (Black Pepper) and Morinda citrifolia (the Noni). The plant however can be grown in pots in regions that do not fit into this category. The Hibiscus rosa- sinensis is a common house plant in places such as Europe and the United States of America. The Hibiscus rosa- sinensis cannot live in regions that reach temperatures lower than 12 degrees Celsius or approximately 56 degrees Farhenheit. The Hibiscus rosa- sinensis grows in regions in the United States that are in the growing zones 9 through 11, which includes the regions of southern Texas, Florida, Hawaii, and southern California. Even though the plants will succeed in these regions, the plants may still be needed to be brought in as house plants or covered up for winter if there is a potential frost.

Notes:

Ann Tsuyuki, period 5 Found outside of C10.

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ann.tsuyuki
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ann.tsuyuki

Hawaii, USA

Spotted on Dec 12, 2014
Submitted on Dec 13, 2014

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