How Do You Grow Hidden Petaled Hibiscus?
Growing endangered species is an important project that you can do to help save rare and special plants. The hidden petaled hibiscus (Abutilon eremitopetalum), from the Hawaiian island of Lanai, is a plant that needs our help. The main difficulty in growing this unusual plant is finding a starter plant or seeds. But if you can locate a source for it, the pleasure of growing an endangered species with an unusual flower that contains no visible petals is a good reason alone to add it to your garden. You’ll need to live in a tropical climate in order for this plant to be successful, and it prefers elevations from 700 to 1700 feet (although it can grow closer to sea level). If you live in a dry forest or shrubland area, this plant is suited to your environment. Search for a medium sized, healthy looking plant at special nurseries in Hawaii. Select a location in your tropical landscape that gets full sun most of the day. Dig a hole that is slightly larger than the root mass of your young pl
