Neches River rosemallow
Hibiscus dasycalyx
Cycle:
Herbaceous Perennial
Watering:
Frequent
Hardiness Zone:
7 - 9
Flowers:
White Flowers
Sun:
full sun
Leaf:
Yes
Leaf Color:
green
Growth Rate:
Low
Maintenance:
Moderate
Drought Tolerant:
Yes
Salt Tolerant:
Yes
Tropical:
Yes
Care Level:
Medium
watering
The Neches River rosemallow requires consistent moisture levels throughout the growing season. Water the plant deeply and frequently during the warmer months, so that the soil remains consistently moist but not soggy. In general, a plant should be watered twice a week. During the cooler months, water less frequently, but still check that the soil is slightly moist. If temperatures drop below freezing, stop watering entirely. Be sure to monitor soil moisture levels, as overwatering can be just as detrimental to the plant as underwatering.
sunlight
Neches River rosemallow, a native plant species found in East Texas, needs full sunlight to grow. It prefers bright, direct sunlight for at least 5 to 8 hours a day. During the intensive growing season, an even higher amount of sunlight and bonnet heat are required, with up to 8 hours of direct sun each day.
pruning
Neches River rosemallow (Hibiscus dasycalyx) should be pruned in late winter or early spring, before new growth begins. Prune only to remove dead, dying, and diseased branches and to reshape the plant. No more than a third of the plant should be removed at any 1 time, and the pruning cuts should be made just above a node or junction between stems. Pruning too severely may reduce flowering or damage the overall health of the plant.
