Alyogyne hakeifolia
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Alyogyne hakeifolia

Tier 2 Difficulty: easy Water: low Light: full_sun
Temperature
20–37 °C
Soil pH
6–7
Hardiness
Zone 9–11
Click count
83
Observations
96

Description

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Alyogyne hakeifolia is a species of flowering plant in the family Malvaceae. It is endemic to the southern regions of Australia. The plant is similar to a Hibiscus and was assumed to be part of that genus for many years. It is known to have been cultivated in England since the mid nineteenth century.

Care Guide

💧 Water
☀️ Light Full sun

Hibiscus hakeifolius is native to open habitats, such as sunlit meadows and the edges of forests, where abundant light is available. It thrives in Full Sun but can also tolerate Partial Sun, adapting well to different sunlight conditions.

Ideal: Full sun
🌡️ Temperature 20–37.8°C

Hibiscus hakeifolius demonstrates good tolerance to temperature, being capable of withstanding higher heat and wide temperature fluctuations. In hot weather, attention should be paid to watering and providing appropriate shade to prevent sunburn. On the other hand, Hibiscus hakeifolius is relatively sensitive to low temperatures; while it can endure some cold, excessively low temperatures may cause frost damage.

Ideal temperature: 20–37.8°C
💨 Humidity
Humidity:
🪴 Soil 6-7
Soil pH: 6-7
🌱 Fertilizer

The timing of fertilizing Hibiscus hakeifolius is important. Apply fertilizer in early spring and repeat monthly until early summer. Fertilizer promotes lovely blooms and supplies energy during both dormant and active growth periods.

🪴 Pot & Repot
✂️ Pruning
🌿 Propagating
🐛 Diseases & pets
☠️ Toxicity

Characteristics

Plant Type
Shrub
Life Cycle
Perennial
Genus
Alyogyne
Family
Malvaceae
Hardiness Zone
9-11
Mature Height
2.13 m to 3.05 m
Mature Spread
1.52 m to 2.13 m
Leaf Color
Dark Green
Leaf Type
Evergreen
Flower Color
Pink
Flower Size
6.35 cm to 10.16 cm
Bloom Time
Summer, Early fall, Mid fall
Planting Time
Spring, Summer, Autumn, Winter
Harvest Time
Late summer, Fall, Early winter

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