Abelmoschus manihot Aibika (Malvaceae)

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Abelmoschus manihot
Aibika
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The Abelmoschus manihot plant species is found in E. Asia - China. It is a member of the Malvaceae family. Common gardeners may know the plant as Aibika. Some home gardeners know the variety as Hibiscus manihot.

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Latin Name:  Abelmoschus manihot
Common Name:  Aibika
Family:  Malvaceae
Author:  (L.)Medik.

Known Hazards:  None known

Mature Height:  2   Mature Width:

Habitat:  Not known

Propagation Notes: Seed - sow March in a warm greenhouse. The seed should germinate with two weeks, when it is large enough to handle prick it out into individual pots and plant out after the last expected frosts. The seed can also be sown in situ in late April in areas with warm summers.

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