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Malvaviscus penduliflorus (Mazapan, Sleeping Hibiscus)

Type: Species | Edit History      Plant ID - 503680



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Scientific Classification
Kingdom: Plantae
Division: Magnoliophyta
Class: Magnoliopsida
Order: Malvales
Family: Malvaceae
Genus: Malvaviscus
Species: Malvaviscus penduliflorus
 
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Plant Types edit
  • Drought Tolerant
  • Perennial
  • Shrub
  • Subtropical
Zones / Hardiness edit
  • 9a (to 25 F / -4 C)
  • 9b (to 30 F / -1 C)
  • 10a (to 35 F / 2 C)
  • 10b (to 40 F / 4 C)
  • 11 (Above 40 F / Above 4 C)
Height (Maximum) edit
  • 5 to 10 feet (1 1/2 to 3 m)
Spread (Maximum) edit
  • 2 to 5 feet (60 cm to 1 1/2 m)
Flowering Start edit
  • Spring
Flowering End edit
  • December
Leaf Colour edit
  • Green - Medium
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Suitable For edit
  • Low Maintenance Garden
Sun Exposure edit
  • Full Sun
Soil Types edit
  • Dry
  • Well-drained
  • Tolerant of Most Types
Soil pH edit
  • 5.5 - 5.9 (Medium acidic)
  • 6.0 - 6.4 (Slightly acidic)
  • 6.5 - 6.9 (Very slightly acidic)
  • 7.0 (Neutral)
  • 7.1 - 7.5 (Very slightly alkaline)
  • 7.6 - 8.0 (Slightly alkaline)
  • 8.1 - 8.5 (Medium alkaline)
Bloom Colour edit
  • Red
Wildlife Value edit
  • Bees
  • Butterflies (nectar source)
Propagation Techniques edit
  • Division
  • Stem Cutting
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