Description
Benefits
- Both flowers and other parts of the plant can be used to make medicine
- Hibiscus is used as an ingredient in herbal tea, candied and as a garnish
- Lower high blood pressure
- Lower high cholesterol
- Reduce levels of sugar and fats in the blood
- The hibiscus fruit acid increase the production of breast milk
- Treats infections, and many other conditions, but there is no good scientific evidence to support most of these uses
Plant care
Safe for pets? Yes
- Height: 2.5 – 5m (8 – 16ft)
- Wide: 1.5 – 3m (5 – 10ft)
- Temperature: Average warmth
- Light: As much light as possible.
- Water: Keep planting medium moist at all times
- Repotting: Repot every year with either Serbajadi Organic Peat Moss or Serbajadi Multi-Purpose Compost
Note
- This plant is known / claimed to have healing properties however there is no guarantee. Hence should you have any health issues, please consult medical experts.
- Interesting facts from around the world:
- In Mexico, the dried hibiscus is considered a delicacy
- In Jamaica, the flower is the key ingredient in Agua de Jamaica (Hibiscus Tea)
