Aibika (Abelmoschus manihot)
Abelmoschus manihot (Aibika) is a fast-growing herbaceous perennial. Valued for its nutritious edible leaves and shoots, it produces hibiscus-like flowers and thrives in
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Sunlight
Full sun to partial shade for best growth and flowering.
Watering
Keep soil consistently moist, especially in warm weather.
Soil
Rich, well-drained, loamy soil with good organic matter.
Temperature
Thrives in warm conditions, sensitive to frost.
Habitat
Outdoor, Greenhouse
Fertilizer
Regular feeding during growing season for lush foliage.
Care Requirements
Full sun to partial shade for best growth and flowering.
Keep soil consistently moist, especially in warm weather.
Rich, well-drained, loamy soil with good organic matter.
Thrives in warm conditions, sensitive to frost.
20-35 °C
Outdoor, Greenhouse
Regular feeding during growing season for lush foliage.
Every 2-4 weeks
Plant Overview
Plant Type
Herb, Shrub
Plant Category
Vegetable, Ornamental, Medicinal
Plant Place Type
Ground, Garden, Pot
Plant Environment
Outdoor, Greenhouse
Lifespan
Perennials
Plant Height
1-3 m
Spread
0.5-1.5 m
Growth Rate
Fast
Leaf Color
Green
Leaf Type
Palmate
Flower Size
10-15 cm
Optimal Sunlight Lux
60000
Image Gallery
- kingdomPlantae
- divisionTracheophyta
- classMagnoliopsida
- orderMalvales
- familyMalvaceae
- genusAbelmoschus
- speciesAbelmoschus manihot
Toxic for humans
No
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Toxic for pets
No
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Edible
Yes
No known toxicity for humans or pets when consumed as food.