Blue Hibiscus Plant
Blue Hibiscus (Alyogyne huegelii), a fast-growing evergreen shrub from Australia, grows 1-3 m in sandy soil under full sun, yielding 30-70 lavender-blue flowers year-round with no edible or medicinal value.
Habit
Evergreen shrub
Height
1-3 m
Growth
Fast
Soil
Well-drained, sandy
Shade
Full Sun
Moisture
Low to moderate
Edible
No
Medicinal
No
Origin
Australia
Climatic Condition
Subtropical
Temperature (°)
15-30
Humidity (%)
50-70
Potting media
Peat+Sand+Compost
Fertilizers
Balanced NPK(10:10:10)
Watering
Moderate watering
Plant Weight
~2-4 kg
Flowering Time
Year-round
Soil Ph level
6.0-7.0
Water Ph level
6.0-7.0
Soil EC
0.5-1.5 mS/cm
Yield Per Plant
30-70 flowers
NPK ratio
10:10:10
life Span
5-15 years
Health Benefits
None
Suggested Grow Media or Potting Mix ?
50% peat moss, 30% sand, 20% compost.
Suggested Fertigation/Fertilizers
Fertilize every 3-4 weeks with 10:10:10.
Common Diseases and Remedies
Common Diseases
Wilting , Powdery Mildew .
Symptoms
Yellowing leaves, distorted growth, powdery substance on leaves
Organic Remedies
Timely Pruning , Avoid over head irrigation .