Sthol-padma or Confederate rose is a wonderful Perennial hibiscus that comes from China. The deciduous plant is introduced to Indian sub-continent and USA. This fast growing woody shrub can grow up to 10-15 meter tall.Leaves are simple, alternate, deeply cordate, 3-5 lobed, 8-15 cm long, hairy on both surfaces.The flowers of hibiscus mutabilis are large or small, double or single, 9-18cm long, white, red or pink in colour. It is called 'changeable rose' as it changes color with the change of time.
Botanical name: Hibiscus mutabilis
Family :Annonaceae
Life cycle: Perennial
Plant height : 10 to 15 ft
Family :Annonaceae
Plant height : 10 to 15 ft
Leaf Colour: Green
Flower Colour: White, red, pink
Flower Colour: White, red, pink
Temperature: 25 to 38 °C
Light: Full sun/ half sun
Soil: Well drained soil
Climate : Tropical, subtropical
Advantage: Easy to grow
Growing Tips:
Confederate rose is propagated by both cutting and seeding. The seeds should be sown in temperature of 13-18°C.Confederate rose grows in full sun in a moist, fertile soil with good drainage system. It is tolerant of partial sun exposures and poorer soils, but the overall plant shape and flowering will likely be reduced. To promote continued flowering, remove the developing hairy seed capsules.
Light: Full sun/ half sun
Soil: Well drained soil
Climate : Tropical, subtropical
Advantage: Easy to grow
Growing Tips:
Confederate rose is propagated by both cutting and seeding. The seeds should be sown in temperature of 13-18°C.Confederate rose grows in full sun in a moist, fertile soil with good drainage system. It is tolerant of partial sun exposures and poorer soils, but the overall plant shape and flowering will likely be reduced. To promote continued flowering, remove the developing hairy seed capsules.
Uses
- Confederate leaves is useful in cough, heavy menstrual bleeding, lung diseases.
- The flower is useful in swelling.
- If the flower & leaves used in bathing water. It will soften the skin.
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