it is not uncommon for the leaves to wither and drop off in the middle of summer
Fertilizer: Feed during the active growing period with a balanced fertilizer to support healthy foliage and flowering
Fertilizer: Feed every 2–4 weeks during active growth with a balanced flowering fertilizer rich in phosphorus to encourage prolific blooms and robust caudex formation
sickle-shaped dark green foliage
The inconspicuous outer tepals are fused into a tube
Hibiscus Schizopetalus Plant Pot size:5" it is not uncommon forFringed Hibiscus Family Malvaceae Origin East Africa Description Fringed Hibiscus grows as a narrow, woody, evergreen shrub to 6 9 tall on upright arching stems clad with ovate, serrate, dark green leaves (to 5 long). Lantern like flowers (to 3 across) bloom seasonally on long pedicels. Each flower features recurved, fringed, pink to red petals and a long slender pendent staminal column. Hibiscus schizopetalus, commonly called 'Japanese lantern '.