Hibiscus rosa sinensis Cheerleader Light Red

Chinese Hibiscus

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Compact dwarf variety of Chinese Hibiscus featuring vibrant light red blooms and glossy deep green foliage. Thrives in sunny locations, offering continuous flowering during warm seasons indoors or outdoors.
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Plant Details

Common Name Chinese Hibiscus
Family Malvaceae
Genus Hibiscus
Species Hibiscus Rosa-Sinensis
Variety Cheerleader Light Red
Origin Southeast Asia
Blooming Continuous in warm conditions, peaks Spring to Fall
Leaf Color Dark glossy green
Sunlight Sun
Category Outdoor plants
Pet Friendly close No
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Care & Maintenance

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Soil

Acidic, well-draining potting mix rich in organic matter with perlite for drainage

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Watering

Keep soil consistently moist during growing season; reduce watering in winter dormancy to prevent root rot

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Sunlight & Care

Requires full sun (6+ hours) for abundant blooms; tolerate half shade indoors but may reduce flowering

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Fertilization

Feed every 2 weeks with balanced liquid fertilizer during spring and summer; stop feeding in winter

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Pruning

Prune after flowering to maintain shape and encourage bushier growth; remove spent blooms regularly

Pest Control Aphid Spider Mite Thrip Whitefly

These are the insects and pathogens that commonly interact with this plant, including pests, parasites, and organisms typically associated with its care.

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Seasonal Periods

local_florist Flowering Period 6 months
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May
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eco Leaf Persistence 12 months
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Growing Parameters

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Temperature
59° – 95°
Fahrenheit
Ideal ambient air temperature range for healthy growth
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Humidity
40% – 80%
% relative
Optimal relative air humidity the plant thrives in
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Light (LUX)
3000 – 50000
Lux
Ambient illuminance level at the plant's surface
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Light (PAR)
2500 – 4500
mmol/m²/s
Photosynthetically active radiation (PAR) intensity
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Soil Moisture
25% – 70%
% volumetric
Water content in the growing medium
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Soil EC
400 – 2200
mS/cm
Electrical conductivity (nutrient concentration in soil water)
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