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Nairobi Tropical Landscape Hibiscus Live Plant Single Fall Color Orange Maroon Flower Starter Sz 4 Inch Pot

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Nairobi Tropical Landscape Hibiscus Live Plant Single Fall Color Orange Maroon Flower Starter Sz 4 Inch Pot

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Hibiscus rosa-sinensis, or Tropical Hibiscus, is a large species of flowering, tropical shrub native to Asia and the South Pacific. There are thousands of variations of flower forms and colors available today. Some are hybrids with complex, fancy flowers that require extra care and vigilant attention, but many are tough, resilient flowering shrubs that need only the bare basics to thrive and bring an explosion of color to a tropical or sub-tropical garden.

Nairobi is a lesser-known tropical landscape hibiscus, a hybrid cultivar of uncertain origin. It produces medium-sized, classic single flowers in rich, warm coral to pumpkin tones with a dark maroon eye. The vibrant, warm colors make it a standout in any garden. It tends to have a prolific bloom cycle in early to mid-fall, which perfectly showcases its striking fall-themed color palette. It is a suitable cultivar for tropical and subtropical landscapes or adapts well to permanent potted culture.

Nairobi grows somewhat more slowly than most other landscape cultivars and needs a little extra time and pruning to encourage branching and fullness and reach its full blooming potential. It tends to have a peak bloom cycle in early fall, so a great source of vibrant, rich fall color.

Care: When plants are mature and ready to be set out, plant in fertile, well-draining, acidic soil; water as needed to maintain consistent soil moisture, feed a good-quality, bloom-boosting fertilizer with the initial planting and annually in the Spring. Prune lightly and often after flowering. Protect from frost and freezing.

Indoor Growing: Tropical Hibiscus do not adapt easily to indoor growing environments due to their specific needs for light, humidity, and temperature fluctuations. Successful indoor cultivation will require significant modifications to an average growing space.

Climate: Hibiscus rosa-sinensis is a tropical plant recommended for outdoor growing within USDA Growing Zones 9, 10, 11. Cold protection is recommended in all Zones for optimum appearance, earliest flowering, and overall plant health.

Condition: This product is one (1) young, starter-sized plant intended for a gardener to grow to its mature size. You may expect a starter-size plant to be well-rooted, have a root zone of approximately 4 inches in diameter, be a minimum of about 6 to 8 inches tall, and have no blooms or buds on arrival. It may be shipped with or without a pot, as appropriate.

Plants are guaranteed to arrive in healthy, viable condition. This warranty is contingent upon the Seller receiving prompt notification of any issues or concerns with the plant\'s condition or appearance.

This notification must be received within 24 hours of delivery and include in-focus photos that clearly show the plant issue, shipping box, and address label. No other additional, extended, or long-term warranty is expressed or implied.