Hibiscusul de ceai - Hibiscus Sabdariffa 'Tea Plant' (planta aromatica)

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

🌿 Botanical features:

• Full name: Hibiscus sabdariffa ‘Tea Plant’

• Common names: Tea hibiscus, Rosella, Red hibiscus

• Family: Mallow family

• Growth type: Perennial herbaceous plant in tropical areas, annual in temperate climates

• Leaves: Green, lobed, decorative

• Flowers: Large, yellow-cream with a dark red center, appearing summer–autumn

• Fruits/Calices: Fleshy, red, used in teas and culinary dishes

🌞 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

• Fertilizing: Regularly during the growing period to encourage flowering and calyx development

• Hibiscus Sabdariffa can be grown indoors or in the garden, noting that in Romania’s climate the above-ground parts die back over winter—but in the next warm season it regrows strongly from the root.

✨ Uses:

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

• Ornamental plant with decorative flowers and attractive foliage

• Can be grown in the garden during summer or in large pots on terraces/balconies

Height including pot: 30-40 cm
Pot diameter: 12 cm
Stock plants may also have leaves with imperfections.

Attention – this variety is sensitive and may be affected after transport.

Decorative pot is not included in the price.