Natural gums and mucilage are biocompatible, cheap, readily available, and represent a potential source of excipients. The authors examine the functionality of mucilage extracted from the leaves of ...

Key Points Deadheading hibiscus flowers keeps the plant tidy and encourages more blooms.Prune hibiscus plants in spring to ...

The plant's scientific name is Hibiscus rosa-sinensis. It belongs to the mallow family (Malvaceae), which has hundreds of species. New research is exploring its use for heart, kidney, and ...

The colour-saturated, saucer-sized blooms of hibiscus blooming in gardens in the warmer regions of the North Island are proof that even though we've only recently come round to the fact that our homes ...

Flowers. Tropical hibiscus (Hibiscus rosa-sinensis var. Cooperi) has variegated foliage in green, cream, and pink, as well as scarlet flowers that bloom on and off throughout the year. Unlike typical ...

Key Points Hibiscus is easy to propagate, especially hardy varieties—cuttings work best for both types.Take soft-stem cuttings in late spring, use rooting hormone, and keep them moist and warm.Hardy ...

I have been noticing that when I see articles on the Zobo plant, bottles of Zobo drinks are usually placed beside the hibiscus flower. Let us clarify this mix-up between the Zobo plant and the ...

This mite is the most disfiguring pest of Hibiscus rosa-sinensis, especially when it’s grown outside of the tropics. It causes tumour-like growths that look like melted wax on the leaves and stems.

This lovely variety of Hibiscus rosa-sinensis grows up to 15 feet tall and features a weeping growth habit. Its pinkish-white flowers have dark pink centers and veining. ‘Anderson Crepe,’ which is ...