What is Roselle? Roselle pictures

1. What kind of flower is it?

Roselle is also known as roselle, mountain eggplant, red plum fruit and red golden plum. It is a plant belonging to the Malvaceae family and the Hibiscus genus. It blooms purple-red flowers. The calyx is purple-red to purple-black, the corolla is yellow-brown with linear stripes on it, and the base inside is yellow-brown with a small amount of coarse hairs.

Its origin is some tropical areas in the Eastern Hemisphere, and it is currently distributed in tropical areas of the world. It is also widely distributed in my country, and the areas with the most cultivation include Guangdong, Fujian, Guangxi, Taiwan and the southern part of Yunnan. It can be soaked in water and drunk. After drinking it, it can have the effects of beauty, anti-oxidation, and clearing away heat and fire. However, it is cold in nature and pregnant women cannot drink it.

2. Growth habits

The plant Roselle has a strong ability to adapt, but it likes a sunny growing environment. If it is grown in a warm and well-lit place, it will grow better. The suitable temperature is around 25-30℃, and the temperature should not rise or drop too much. In addition, it is drought-resistant, so there is no need to give it too much water, otherwise water will easily accumulate in the soil. Such a soil environment will not only cause root rot, but also cause pests and diseases, which is very detrimental to its growth.

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