তুষার রানী হিবিস্কাস

Snow Queen Hibiscus (Snow Queen Hibiscus) • Beauty: Attractive flowers with attractive variegated leaves of white and green make the plant uniquely ornamental. • Uses: Very suitable for garden, terrace and landscape decoration. • Specialties: Its spectacular foliage variety and easy care add a touch of premium beauty to any space.

**Watering:** Maintain consistent moisture, especially during active growth periods. Allow the top inch of soil to dry before watering thoroughly. **Lighting:** Requires at least 6 hours of direct sunlight daily for optimal blooming and foliage health. **Pruning:** Prune lightly after flowering to maintain shape and encourage new blooms. Heavy pruning should be done in late winter or early spring.

### Potting & Planting Instructions for Snow Queen Hibiscus 1. **Container Selection**: Choose a terracotta, ceramic, or nursery pot with generous drainage holes at the base. 2. **Soil Mix Recipe**: Use Well-draining garden soil enriched with 30% organic vermicompost. Adding a layer of coarse gravel or leca at the bottom enhances oxygenation. 3. **Planting Depth**: Position the plant at the exact same root collar depth as in its nursery container. Avoid burying stems too deep. 4. **Initial Settling**: After potting, water thoroughly until water drains freely, then place in bright indirect light for 3–5 days to acclimatize before moving to full sun.

Harvest mature stems/leaves as needed using clean sterilized pruning shears.

Pairs wonderfully with drought-tolerant companion plants and complementary rare variegated plants varieties.

Origin Country

Tropical Asia (Native *H. rosa-sinensis*)

Climate Zone

USDA Zones 9–11 (Tropical/Subtropical)

Alternative Names

স্নো কুইন হিবিস্কাস

Plant Age

1–2 years established nursery sapling

Pot Size

10-12 inch diameter container

Mature Height

1.5 - 3 meters

Mature Width

1.5 - 2 meters

Growth Rate

Moderate

Soil Mix

Rich, well-draining loamy soil. Slightly acidic to neutral pH (6.0–7.0).

Germination

10–20 days

Blooming Season

Late Spring to Autumn (Continuous blooming in tropical climates)

Fruiting Season

Late Summer to Autumn

Flower Color

Species standard

Fruit Color

N/A (Ornamental)

Yield / Year

Continuous seasonal flowering and vigorous foliage

Lifespan

Perennial

Rootstock

Own-root seedling / Air-layered root system

Toxicity Info

Mildly toxic if ingested; contains compounds that can irritate the digestive tract.