Plant Care Hibiscus acetosella

Hibiscus acetosella

About Hibiscus acetosella

Hibiscus acetosella is a super rare houseplant 🌿 that needs regular watering to thrive. They do best in long-lasting, direct light ☀️ and should be less than 1 foot from a window.

Hibiscus acetosella likes soil that is well draining. Your plant shouldn't need added fertilizers if you repot each time it doubles in size.

Hibiscus acetosella belongs to the Hibiscus genus, and is native to Burundi to southern tropical Africa.

Taxonomy

Hibiscus acetosella
Hibiscus
Malvaceae
Malvales

How to care for Hibiscus acetosella

💦 Water

How often to water your Hibiscus acetosella

Water needs for Hibiscus acetosella
0.5 cups
every 9

Hibiscus acetosella needs 0.5 cups of water every 9 when it doesn’t get direct sunlight and is potted in a 5" pot.

Use our water calculator to personalize watering recommendations to your environment or download Greg for more advanced recommendations for all of your plants.

Calculate water needs of Hibiscus acetosella

Water 0.5 cups every
9

Does your plant get direct sunlight?

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5"
☀️ Light

Finding light for None in your home

Light needs and placement for plant Hibiscus acetosella: 1ft from a window
1ft or less from
a window

Hibiscus acetosella love being close to bright, sunny windows 😎.

Place it less than 1ft from a south-facing window to maximize the potential for growth.

Hibiscus acetosella does not tolerate low-light 🚫.

Select your region to see how the current weather in your area affects the placement of Hibiscus acetosella in your home 🏡.

🪴 Nutrients

How to fertilize Hibiscus acetosella

Nutrient, fertilizer, and repotting needs for Hibiscus acetosella: repot after 2X growth

Most potting soils come with ample nutrients which plants use to produce new growth.

By the time your plant has depleted the nutrients in its soil it’s likely grown enough to need a larger pot anyway.

To replenish this plant's nutrients, repot your Hibiscus acetosella after it doubles in size or once a year—whichever comes first.

💡 FAQs
💦 Water Needs

Hibiscus acetosella prefers for the soil to dry out between waterings and should be watered regularly. Use our water calculator to personalize watering recommendations to your environment or download Greg for more advanced recommendations for all of your plants.

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☀️ Sunlight Needs

Hibiscus acetosella requires abundant, bright and direct light. Place it less than one foot from a window to ensure it receives enough light to survive 💪. Select your region to see how the current weather in your area affects the placement in your home 🏡.

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🐶 🐈 👶 Toxicity

Greg does not have confirmed data on this plant’s toxicity. If you, a family member, or a pet consumes plant material of unknown toxicity, it’s always best to consult a medical professional.

If you or someone else ingested this plant, call Poison Control at US (800) 222-1222. If a pet consumed this plant, contact your veterinarian or the ASPCA at US (888) 426-4435.


💨 Humidity

Hibiscus acetosella doesn’t require additional humidity. Plants absorb most water through their root system rather than their leaves, so the best way to provide humidity for your plants is through watering the soil.

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🪴 Soil

Hibiscus acetosella does best in well-draining soil. A good soil will contain lots of organic matter such as coco coir as well as perlite or vermiculite to help with drainage. Adding a handful of perlite to regular store-bought potting soil should do the trick!

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💩 Fertilizer

Hibiscus acetosella should be repotted after it doubles in size or once a year, whichever comes first. Fresh potting soil has all the nutrients your plant needs, so as long as it’s refreshed yearly, you shouldn’t need to use fertilizer. Remember, plants get their energy from sunlight, not fertilizer!

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🌎 Native Region

Hibiscus acetosella is native to Worldwide.


🌦️ Growing Outdoors

USDA Hardiness Zone
Hibiscus acetosella can be grown outdoors in USDA Hardiness Zones 8a-9b. Find your local hardiness zone here.

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🌱 Propagation

The seeds of Hibiscus acetosella can be used to grow new plants! After your plant flowers, any seeds that formed can be collected and germinated in potting soil.


🧐 Troubleshooting

When troubleshooting a sad-looking houseplant, start by checking for signs of distress in its leaves, such as yellowing, browning, or drooping, which can indicate overwatering or nutrient deficiencies.

Inspect the soil moisture; too dry or too wet soil can cause problems.

Ensure the plant is getting the right amount of light, as too much or too little can stress it.

Finally, consider environmental factors like temperature and humidity, and adjust care routines accordingly to revive your plant.


Care Summary for Hibiscus acetosella

Hibiscus acetosella

Hibiscus acetosella


Greg recommends:

Water

0.5 cups every 9 days

Placement

< 1ft from a window

Nutrients

Repot after 2x growth

Based on the 4” pot your plant is in, and that it doesn’t get direct sunlight.

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