Hawaiian Red Hibiscus Plant Cutting 2-4 Inches Unrooted

The Hawaiian Red Hibiscus is a tropical plant prized for its large, vibrant red flowers and glossy green foliage. This unrooted cutting offers an opportunity to propagate your own hibiscus plant, which can become a stunning addition to a sunny garden or container display. With proper care, the cutting can develop into a shrub that produces striking blooms, adding a touch of the tropics to your outdoor space.

Hibiscus plants are known for attracting pollinators and can be used as a focal point in garden beds, borders, or as a patio plant. The Hawaiian Red Hibiscus, often associated with Hibiscus rosa-sinensis, is a warm-climate plant that thrives in full sun and well-draining soil. This cutting is 2-4 inches long and unrooted, ready for you to root and grow.

Plant Features

• Produces large, bright red flowers
• Glossy green leaves add ornamental value
• Attracts pollinators such as butterflies and hummingbirds
• Ideal for tropical-themed gardens or containers
• Can be grown as a flowering shrub or small tree

Growing Information

• Botanical Name: Hibiscus rosa-sinensis (commonly associated)
• Plant Type: Tropical evergreen shrub
• Sunlight: Full sun to partial shade
• Soil: Well-draining, fertile soil
• Water Requirements: Moderate; keep soil consistently moist but not waterlogged
• Growth Habit: Upright, bushy
• USDA Hardiness Zones: 9-11
• Bloom Season: Spring to fall
• Mature Height: 4-10 feet (depending on climate and care)

Planting & Care

To root your unrooted hibiscus cutting, prepare a small pot with a well-draining rooting medium such as a mix of peat and perlite. Remove the lower leaves from the cutting, dip the cut end in rooting hormone if desired, and insert it into the medium. Keep the medium consistently moist and place the cutting in a warm, bright location with indirect light. Covering the pot with a plastic bag can help maintain humidity, but ensure some ventilation to prevent mold. Roots typically develop within a few weeks.

Once rooted, gradually acclimate the young plant to more direct sunlight. Transplant into a larger container or garden bed with well-draining soil. Water regularly, allowing the top inch of soil to dry slightly between waterings. Protect from cold temperatures, as hibiscus is sensitive to frost. With proper care, your Hawaiian Red Hibiscus cutting can grow into a beautiful flowering plant.

What's Included

One unrooted Hawaiian Red Hibiscus cutting, 2-4 inches long.