Aptenia

Plant Specifications

Planting And Care

Sunlight

• At least five to six hours of sunlight a day is ideal for flowering and plant grow well in direct bright light .

Soil

• The soil should be well drained and rich in organic content for growing Hibiscus plant.

Watering

• Water the plant when the top soil (1-2 inch) in pot feels dry to touch.
• Do not overwater the plant.
• Water thoroughly in the summer and reduce watering in winter and rainy season.

Application of Fertilizer

• During the main growing season (August-December) feed the plant with organic fertilizer once a month.
• Loosen the topsoil without disturbing the roots of the plant so it can uptake the nutrients and moisture easily.

Plant Protection

• Remove dead, infected or damaged plant parts and discard them away from the plants.
• For any insect attack or disease, you can use Neem oil, Eucalyptus oil or Citrus oil spray for primary treatment.

Donts

• Do not overwater the plant.
• Avoid applying water on flowers and leaves it may cause fungus infection.

Aptenia Care

Aptenia Special Feature

Aptenia flowers are solitary or grow in small, whorled clusters, usually in the leaf axils along the stem.

Aptenia Uses