Hibiscus rosa-sinensis is a popular landscape shrub and a flowering plant commonly known as Shoe flower, China rose or Queen of Tropics, belongs to the family Malvaceae. This species was given the name as Rosa-sinensis (Rose of China in Latin) by Carolus Linnaeus, Biologist in 1750’s. Hibiscus is known to be the Hawaii’s national plants, and is often worn in hair at cultural occasions or ceremonies. The genus “Hibiscus” comprises of more than 200 species which are distributed all over tropical and subtropical regions. Hibiscus rosa-sinensis is one among the most variable cultivated species, widely spread throughout the tropical Asia (South-east China and some islands in Pacific and Indian Ocean). The plant grows up to 4.7 m with alternately arranged leaves(ovate shaped) which are 5 to 15 cms long with dark green color and flowers are found on long stalks with variant shades of white, pink, red, yellow and orange which measures about 20 cms wide, and consist of 5 oval petals. All the hibiscus flowers contains both male and female reproductive organs. The Stamen is the male reproductive part which has anther and filament. The Gynoecium is the female reproductive part that is made with carpels that has stigma, style, and ovary.
At YMX India Organic Farm Private Limited, we grow the hibiscus plants in an organic way to achieve the maximum benefits of the flower and leaves. As we create a space for Hibiscus plants to grow in an organic way, you can trust us for all your health and lifestyle needs to be met with the use of Hibiscus plant.
This plant has good medicinal values such as treating wounds, gastric ulcers, inflammation, fever, diabetes, hair loss, fungal infections. Hibiscus flowers traditionally were reported to be effective against tumors (Breast Cancer), and have immunomodulatory, anticonvulsant, antidepressant, memory enhancement, anti-inflammatory, analgesic, anti-asthmatic properties. It is also effective against the treatment of gall bladder and kidney stones. The red flowered variety is very much preferred for medication purposes. Roots and leaves of the plant were earlier used to regulate menstruation and stimulate blood circulation. Flowers of this plant were used in treatment of liver disorders, high blood pressure and stomach pain.
First thing first, growing a huge amount of hibiscus is truly a challenging task. A good natural fertilizer always encourages the growth of the plants. We ourselves prepare pure organic fertilizers such as Panjakavyam, Jeevamirtham, EM solution, Meen amilam. These fertilizers enhance the growth of the Hibiscus plants and plays a major role for the healthy yield of Hibiscus flowers.
We have trained labours for preparing the fertilizers in a hygienic manner.
We have a farm that can receive bright sunlight for the best growth of the Hibiscus plants.
We have planted stems of Hibiscus plants in our 25 acres of land. The plantation has begun and the plants have started to grow.
The pH range of the soil is slightly acidic to neutral with well-drained soil and rich in organic matter.
There is no exposure to strong winds in our farm, this prevents the breakage of long stems.
Greater the care, greater the output from the Hibiscus plants. The young and new hibiscus need to be watered frequently. A deep watering must be done by drenching the plants completely.
During each winter, perennial hibiscus will freeze back to the ground. So, old stems must be cut to the ground.
Greater the care, greater the output from the Hibiscus plants. The young and new hibiscus need to be watered frequently. A deep watering must be done by drenching the plants completely.
During each winter, perennial hibiscus will freeze back to the ground. So, old stems must be cut to the ground.
The dead stems must be removed from established plants in early spring. After this, we apply the organically made balanced fertilizer.
Hibiscus plants can be affected by pests or insects such as Aphids, White Mealybugs, etc. This not only causes harm to the plants but also can introduce various diseases. So, we help our hibiscus plants to get rid of this easily in a natural way. We strictly say no to the chemically made traditional insecticide to kill the insects and pests. Instead, we use organic pest controller to eliminate such insects and pests. Our labours prepare the controller in our farm and make the best use of it to control the pests and insects. Thus, any pest or insect cannot stop our plants from their happy growing phase.
The hibiscus plants grow upto 2 to 3 feet in a time period of 4 months. However, it takes 6 to 7 months for the complete growth to harvest the flower with a good yield. It’s time to harvest the stunningly beautiful hibiscus flowers.
AFTER HARVESTING WE
Once the harvest is done, we use Solar dryer to dry the hibiscus flowers and leaves. After the yield products are completely dried, we pack them, and sell it to the buyers. We supply it to various parts of India. The dry products are used for various purposes.
