{"id":4939,"date":"2020-03-24T21:30:37","date_gmt":"2020-03-25T04:30:37","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/integrativewellnessandmovement.com\/iwmblog\/?p=4939"},"modified":"2020-03-24T21:31:39","modified_gmt":"2020-03-25T04:31:39","slug":"hibiscus","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/integrativewellnessandmovement.com\/iwmblog\/frommykitchen\/hibiscus\/","title":{"rendered":"Hibiscus"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><em>Hibiscus L.<\/em><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Hibiscus (Plantae, Malvales, Malvaceae, Malvoideae, Hibisceae, <em>Hibiscus L.<\/em>). <\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"aligncenter size-large is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/integrativewellnessandmovement.com\/iwmblog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/Varpink-1001175-1024x929.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-4961\" width=\"646\" height=\"585\" srcset=\"https:\/\/integrativewellnessandmovement.com\/iwmblog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/Varpink-1001175-1024x929.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/integrativewellnessandmovement.com\/iwmblog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/Varpink-1001175-300x272.jpg 300w, https:\/\/integrativewellnessandmovement.com\/iwmblog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/Varpink-1001175-768x696.jpg 768w, https:\/\/integrativewellnessandmovement.com\/iwmblog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/Varpink-1001175-1536x1393.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/integrativewellnessandmovement.com\/iwmblog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/Varpink-1001175-2048x1857.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 646px) 100vw, 646px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>Can you believe that there are approximately 679 species of Hibiscus? Wow! Hibiscus are tropical deciduous shrubs\/trees that can grow as big as 15-18 feet tall with 3-8 inch diameter flowers. Typical flower colors range from white, yellow, peach, orange, red, and purple. Hummingbirds and butterflies are attracted to these flowers.  <\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed-youtube wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"17 Different Types of Hibiscus Flowers in My Garden\" width=\"980\" height=\"551\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/3WC4VeLzeUk?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n<\/div><figcaption> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=3WC4VeLzeUk\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\" (opens in a new tab)\">https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=3WC4VeLzeUk<\/a> <\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Habitat\/Growing Information.<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Hibiscus are a tropical plant&#8211;loves heat, moisture (not &#8220;wet &amp; soggy&#8221;), and full sun (certain species can still thrive in part-sun and part-shade). Hardiness zones 9-11 work well for this plant. They like 1&#8243; of rain per week, but the soil (preferably loamy, or a good potting mix if planted in containers) should be well-drained. They can be grown in a pot as well. For planting in the ground, give each plant about 3-6 feet of space. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Hibiscus do well in a tropical climate or one that &#8220;mimics&#8221; a tropical climate. Temperatures ranging from 60-85 degrees F are great, but they will need protection if the temperatures dip below 32 degrees F. If they&#8217;re planted in a pot, that&#8217;s the time to take them inside.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Hibiscus are a type of plant that needs extra nutrients in order for them to bloom. A high-potassium fertilizer in the summer as a diluted liquid fertilizer once a week or a slow-release fertilizer once a month is appropriate. You don&#8217;t need fertilizer in the winter.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>For information on propagating Hibiscus, www.gardeningknowhow.com (listed in the references) has a great article which includes tips on how to propagate from cuttings vs. seed.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Natural pests include aphids, mealybugs, white flies, thrips, gall midge, spider mites, and hibiscus beetle. Some of these insects will cause the bud to die\/fall off before being able to bloom. You can use sticky traps and some organic control methods to try control infestation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Some popular species to try grow at home include: <em>Hibiscus sabdariffa (red flowers cultivated for many uses)<\/em>, <em>Hibiscus rosa-sinensis<\/em> Linn, <em>Hibiscus sinensis<\/em>, &amp; <em>Hibiscus rosa-sinensis<\/em>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed-youtube wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"Care and Culture of Hibiscus\" width=\"980\" height=\"551\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/kSxRXhcm1Hw?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n<\/div><figcaption><a href=\"https:\/\/youtu.be\/kSxRXhcm1Hw\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\"https:\/\/youtu.be\/kSxRXhcm1Hw (opens in a new tab)\">https:\/\/youtu.be\/kSxRXhcm1Hw<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed-youtube wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"Pruning Hibiscus\" width=\"980\" height=\"551\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/aghIPzQxPvw?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n<\/div><figcaption><a href=\"https:\/\/youtu.be\/aghIPzQxPvw\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\"https:\/\/youtu.be\/aghIPzQxPvw (opens in a new tab)\">https:\/\/youtu.be\/aghIPzQxPvw<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed-youtube wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"How to Propagate Hibiscus From Cuttings in Water(With Updates)\" width=\"980\" height=\"551\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/zjXAnxMy-Sg?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n<\/div><figcaption><a href=\"https:\/\/youtu.be\/zjXAnxMy-Sg\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\"https:\/\/youtu.be\/zjXAnxMy-Sg (opens in a new tab)\">https:\/\/youtu.be\/zjXAnxMy-Sg<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed-youtube wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"How To Prepare Hibiscus Plants To Get Lots Of Blooms (With Updates)\" width=\"980\" height=\"551\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/bl1hhp3ADx0?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n<\/div><figcaption><a href=\"https:\/\/youtu.be\/bl1hhp3ADx0\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\"https:\/\/youtu.be\/bl1hhp3ADx0 (opens in a new tab)\">https:\/\/youtu.be\/bl1hhp3ADx0<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Parts utilized.<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>The hibiscus flower petals, calyces, and leaves are harvested for a variety of uses including teas (&#8220;sour tea&#8221; for its tart taste) and topical applications. The petals make a lovely red tea color but oftentimes the calyces will be the main ingredient of herbal teas. Hibiscus-ginger is a popular tea blend.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Side Note<\/strong>. Let&#8217;s digress into a bit of botany. A sepal is the outermost protective part of a flower\/bud. Multiple sepals = calyx. The plural of calyx is calyces. See the figure below.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"aligncenter size-large is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/integrativewellnessandmovement.com\/iwmblog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/sepalVScalyx.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-4952\" width=\"206\" height=\"239\" srcset=\"https:\/\/integrativewellnessandmovement.com\/iwmblog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/sepalVScalyx.jpg 450w, https:\/\/integrativewellnessandmovement.com\/iwmblog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/sepalVScalyx-259x300.jpg 259w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 206px) 100vw, 206px\" \/><figcaption>Side Note: sepal vs. calyx.<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Properties.<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Traditionally, Hibiscus have been used for: antioxidant; GI distress; hypertension; fever; bacterial infection; antimicrobial properties; inflammation; constipation; cold symptoms; insomnia; contraceptic; diuretic; cough; nerve diseases; cardiac issues; attenuating\/modulating blood lipids, and attenuating\/modulating blood sugar (Khristi &amp; Patel, 2016; Herranz-L\u00f3pez et al., 2017; Lyu et al., 2020). The red <em>Hibiscus rosa sinensis<\/em> L. (aka red Hibiscus) and <em>Hibiscus sabdariffa<\/em> are favored in herbal medicine. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Red Hibiscus studies have shown that the following phytochemicals present are (but not limited to): tannins; flavonoids; steroids; alkaloids; saponins; phenols; and proanthocyanidin (Khristi &amp; Patel, 2016). Cyanidin-3,5-diglucoside, cyanidin-3-sophoroside-5-glucoside, quercetin-3-diglucoside, cyclopeptide alkaloid, cyanidin chloride, quercetin, hentriacontaine, riboflavin, ascorbic acid, and thiamine were so found in red Hibiscus (Khristi &amp; Patel, 2016; Herranz-L\u00f3pez et al., 2017). <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Hibiscus petals were found to contain (but not limited to): cyanidin diglucoside; flavonoids; thiamine; riboflavin; niacin; and ascorbic acid. Leaves and stems were found to contain (but not limited to): beta-sitosterol; stigmasterol; taraxeryl acetate; and 3 cyclopropane compounds (Khristi &amp; Patel, 2016).  <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Lyu et al. (2020) studied the phenolic compounds in Hibiscus sabdariffa and found neochlorogenic acid, cryptochlorogenic acid, rutin, rutin isomer, isoquercitin, kaempferol-3-O-rutinoside, kaempferol-3-O-glucoside, quercetin, quercetin isomer, and kaempferol. Phenolic and polyphenolic compounds help protect the body from oxidative stress.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>References<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li><a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/garden.org\/plants\/group\/hibiscus\/\" target=\"_blank\">https:\/\/garden.org\/plants\/group\/hibiscus\/<\/a> <\/li><li><a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\" (opens in a new tab)\" href=\"https:\/\/www.gardeningknowhow.com\/ornamental\/flowers\/hibiscus\/how-to-care-for-hibiscus-plants.htm\" target=\"_blank\">https:\/\/www.gardeningknowhow.com\/ornamental\/flowers\/hibiscus\/how-to-care-for-hibiscus-plants.htm<\/a><\/li><li><a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\" (opens in a new tab)\" href=\"https:\/\/www.thespruce.com\/caring-for-hibiscus-847914\" target=\"_blank\">https:\/\/www.thespruce.com\/caring-for-hibiscus-847914<\/a><\/li><li><a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=3WC4VeLzeUk\" target=\"_blank\">https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=3WC4VeLzeUk<\/a> <\/li><li><a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/youtu.be\/kSxRXhcm1Hw\" target=\"_blank\">https:\/\/youtu.be\/kSxRXhcm1Hw<\/a> <\/li><li><a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\"https:\/\/youtu.be\/aghIPzQxPvw (opens in a new tab)\" href=\"https:\/\/youtu.be\/aghIPzQxPvw\" target=\"_blank\">https:\/\/youtu.be\/aghIPzQxPvw<\/a><\/li><li><a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/youtu.be\/zjXAnxMy-Sg\" target=\"_blank\">https:\/\/youtu.be\/zjXAnxMy-Sg<\/a> <\/li><li><a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/youtu.be\/bl1hhp3ADx0\" target=\"_blank\">https:\/\/youtu.be\/bl1hhp3ADx0<\/a> <\/li><li><a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Hibiscus\" target=\"_blank\">https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Hibiscus<\/a><\/li><li><a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\" (opens in a new tab)\" href=\"https:\/\/www.healthline.com\/health\/all-you-need-to-know-hibiscus#1\" target=\"_blank\">https:\/\/www.healthline.com\/health\/all-you-need-to-know-hibiscus#1<\/a> <\/li><li>Khristi, V., &amp; Patel, V. H. (2016). Therapeutic Potential of Hibiscus Rosa Sinensis: A Review.&nbsp;<em>International Journal of Nutrition and Dietetics<\/em>,&nbsp;<em>4<\/em>(2), 105-123. <\/li><li>Herranz-L\u00f3pez, M., Olivares-Vicente, M., Encinar, J. A., Barraj\u00f3n-Catal\u00e1n, E., Segura-Carretero, A., Joven, J., &amp; Micol, V. (2017). Multi-targeted molecular effects of Hibiscus sabdariffa polyphenols: an opportunity for a global approach to obesity.&nbsp;<em>Nutrients<\/em>,&nbsp;<em>9<\/em>(8), 907. <\/li><li>Lyu, J. I., Kim, J. M., Kim, D. G., Kim, J. B., Kim, S. H., Ahn, J. W., &#8230; &amp; Kwon, S. J. (2020). Phenolic Compound Content of Leaf Extracts from Different Roselle (Hibiscus sabdariffa) Accessions.&nbsp;<em>Plant Breeding and Biotechnology<\/em>,&nbsp;<em>8<\/em>(1), 1-10. <\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Hibiscus L. Hibiscus (Plantae, Malvales, Malvaceae, Malvoideae, Hibisceae, Hibiscus L.). Can you believe that there are approximately 679 species of Hibiscus? Wow! Hibiscus are tropical deciduous shrubs\/trees that can grow as big as 15-18 feet tall with 3-8 inch diameter flowers. Typical flower colors range from white, yellow, peach, orange, red, and purple. 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