American Dwarf Mandaram Plant
American Dwarf Mandaram is a small ornamental hibiscus plant offering medicinal benefits like skin and digestion support.
Habit
Perennial
Height
2–4 feet
Growth
Moderate
Soil
Well-drained loamy soil
Shade
Partial Sun
Moisture
Medium Moisture
Edible
No
Medicinal
Yes
Origin
East Asia
Climatic Condition
Tropical to Subtropical
Temperature (°)
18–35°C
Humidity (%)
50–80%
Potting media
50% peat moss, 25% perlite, 25% bark
Fertilizers
Balanced NPK (10:10:10)
Watering
Regular watering
Plant Weight
1–2 kg
Flowering Time
Year-round (peak in summer)
Soil Ph level
6.0–7.0
Water Ph level
6.5–7.5
Soil EC
0.5–1.5 dS/m
Yield Per Plant
N/A
NPK ratio
3:15:15
life Span
5–7 years
Health Benefits
Supports skin health, treats inflammation & digestion
Suggested Grow Media or Potting Mix ?
50% peat moss, 25% perlite, 25% bark
Suggested Fertigation/Fertilizers
Fertilize every 2–3 weeks with a balanced fertilizer (10:10:10)
Common Diseases and Remedies
Leaf Spot, Root Rot, Powdery Mildew, Aphids, Spider Mites
Brown or black lesions on leaves, wilting and yellowing due to root decay, white powdery coating on leaves, curling or yellowing leaves from sap-sucking insects, webbing and stippling from mites
Remove infected leaves, improve drainage and avoid overwatering, apply neem oil or baking soda spray for mildew, use insecticidal soap or neem oil for pests
Chloropicrin, Methyl Bro Use copper-based fungicides for leaf spot, apply mefenoxam for root rot, myclobutanil fungicide for mildew, and abamectin-based miticides or imidacloprid for insect infestationsmide