Hibiscus hirtus

Message of the Flower

Eternal Youth

The Mother’s Comment

It is a gift the Divine gives to us when we unite with Him.

Spiritual Message by the Mother/ Quotes by Sri Aurobindo

Youth does not depend on the small number of years one has lived, but on the capacity to grow and progress. To grow is to increase one's potentialities, one's capacities; to progress is to make constantly more perfect the capacities that one already possesses.

The Mother, On Education: Youth

To be young is to live in the future.

To be young is to be always ready to give up what we are in order to become what we must be.

To be young is never to accept the irreparable.

The Mother, On Education: Students

To know how to be reborn into a new life at every moment is the secret of eternal youth.

The Mother, On Education: Students

Colour

Salmon-orange, yellow

Family

Malvaceae

Flower Size

Hibiscus flowers can be large, often 4-6 inches in diameter, but specific size for H. hirtus is not widely documented.

Flower Texture

Soft, sometimes slightly ruffled or smooth petals are common in Hibiscus.

Number of Petals

Five

Floral Symmetry

Radially symmetrical (actinomorphic).

Fragrance of Flower

Varies by species; some have a mild fragrance.

Leaf Texture

Hirtus suggests "hairy," indicating the leaves may be textured with fine hairs.

Leaf Arrangement

Alternate

Leaf Color

green

Structural Variation (Shrub or Tree)

shrub

Life Cycle

Perennial in appropriate climates.

Blooming Period

Varies by region; Hibiscus typically blooms in warmer months.

Climate

Prefers tropical to subtropical climates.

Water Requirements

Moderate to high; prefers well-drained, moist soil.

Soil Type

Loamy, well-drained soil is ideal.

Temperature Ranges

Warm temperatures are preferred; not frost-tolerant.

Sun or Shade

Full sun to partial shade.

Susceptibility to Insects and Diseases

Can be susceptible to pests like aphids and diseases such as fungal spots.

Pollinators

Attracts bees, butterflies, and hummingbirds.

Habitat

Native habitat specifics for H. hirtus are not widely documented; Hibiscus species generally thrive in warm, moist environments.

Role in the Ecosystem

Can provide nectar for pollinators and habitat for other species.

Endangered Status

Varies by species; some are common, while others may be threatened or endangered.