Tea hibiscus - Hibiscus Sabdariffa 'Tea Plant' (aromatic plant)

Hibiscus sabdariffa, commonly known as “red sorrel” or “roselle,” is a member of the Malvaceae family. It is a medicinal plant renowned worldwide. Roselle can adapt to a variety of soils in a warmer, more humid climate. Roselle is rich in organic acids, including citric, malic, tartaric, and allo-hydroxycitric acids. The plant is also known for its beta-carotene, vitamin C, proteins, and total sugar content. Containing various medically important compounds called phytochemicals, Roselle is well known for its nutritional and medicinal properties. Many parts of Roselle, including the seeds, leaves, fruits, and roots, are used in various foods as well as herbal medicine, as a potential non-pharmacological treatment. Different Roselle extracts play a crucial role in treating various medical problems, including many cardiovascular conditions, helminthic diseases, and cancer. The plant also acts as an antioxidant and is used in obesity management.

🌿 Botanical characteristics:

• Full name: Hibiscus sabdariffa ‘Tea Plant’

• Common names: Tea Hibiscus, Rosella, Red Hibiscus

• Family: Malvaceae

• Growth habit: Herbaceous perennial in tropical regions, annual in temperate climates

• Leaves: Green, lobed, decorative

• Flowers: Large, creamy yellow with a dark red center, appearing in summer–autumn

• Fruits/Calyces: Fleshy, red, used in teas and culinary preparations

🌞 Growing conditions:

• Light: Full sun, essential for flowering and fruiting

• Soil: Fertile, well-drained, rich in organic matter

• Watering: Consistent, keeping the soil moist but not waterlogged

• Fertilization: Regularly during the growing season to stimulate flowering and calyx development

• Hibiscus Sabdariffa can be grown indoors or in the garden. In Romania’s climate, the above-ground portion dies back over winter; however, it grows again from the roots during the following warm season, developing vigorously.

✨ Uses:

• The red calyces are used to prepare hibiscus tea, known for its tart flavor and beneficial properties (rich in vitamin C and antioxidants)

• An ornamental plant with decorative flowers and attractive foliage

• Can be grown in the garden during summer or in large pots on a terrace or balcony

Height including pot: 30–40 cm
Pot diameter: 12 cm
Plants in stock may also have leaves with defects.

Caution – this variety is delicate and may be affected during transport.

The decorative pot is not included in the price.