Hibiscus 'Black Dragon' Plant
Hibiscus 'Black Dragon', a slow-growing evergreen shrub hybrid, grows 0.5-1 m in loamy soil under full sun, yielding 10-30 deep burgundy flowers with black centers year-round with edible flowers used for antioxidant benefits; sensitive to overwatering.
Habit
Evergreen shrub
Height
0.5-1 m
Growth
Slow
Soil
Well-drained, loamy
Shade
Full Sun
Moisture
Moderate
Edible
Flowers edible
Medicinal
Anti-inflammatory
Origin
Horticultural hybrid
Climatic Condition
Tropical
Temperature (°)
20-30
Humidity (%)
60-80
Potting media
Peat+Perlite+Compost
Fertilizers
High-potassium NPK(10:20:20)
Watering
Careful watering
Plant Weight
~0.5-2 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
10-30 flowers
NPK ratio
10:20:20
life Span
5-10 years
Health Benefits
Antioxidant
Suggested Grow Media or Potting Mix ?
50% peat moss, 25% perlite, 25% compost.
Suggested Fertigation/Fertilizers
Fertilize every 2 weeks with 10:20:20.
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 .