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

Hibiscus sabdariffa, commonly known as “red sorrel” or “roselle”, is a member of the malvaceae family. It is a medicinal plant with worldwide fame. Roselle can adapt to a variety of soils in warmer and wetter climates. 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. Roselle, having various medically important compounds called photochemicals, is well known for its nutritional and medicinal 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-pharmacological treatment. Various extracts of Roselle 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 the management of obesity.

🌿 Botanical characteristics:

• Full name: Hibiscus sabdariffa 'Tea Plant'

• Common Names: Tea Hibiscus, Rosella, Red Hibiscus

• Family: Malvaceae

• Growth type: Herbaceous perennial in tropical areas, annual in temperate climates

• Leaves: Green, lobed, decorative

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

• Fruits/Calyxes: 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: Constant, keeping the soil moist, but not overwatered.

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

• Hibiscus Sabdariffa can be grown at home or in the garden, with the caveat that in the Romanian climate conditions the vegetative part disappears over the winter - but in the following warm season it grows again from the root, growing strongly.

✨ Uses:

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

• Ornamental plant with decorative flowers and attractive foliage

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

Height with pot included: 30-40 cm
Pot diameter: 12 cm
The specimens in stock may also have defective leaves.

Attention - this variety is sensitive and may be affected after transportation.

The decorative vase is not included in the price.