Natural gums and mucilage are biocompatible, cheap, readily available, and represent a potential source of excipients. The authors examine the functionality of mucilage extracted from the leaves of ...

The plant's scientific name is Hibiscus rosa-sinensis. It belongs to the mallow family (Malvaceae), which has hundreds of species. New research is exploring its use for heart, kidney, and ...

Flowers. Tropical hibiscus (Hibiscus rosa-sinensis var. Cooperi) has variegated foliage in green, cream, and pink, as well as scarlet flowers that bloom on and off throughout the year. Unlike typical ...

The colour-saturated, saucer-sized blooms of hibiscus blooming in gardens in the warmer regions of the North Island are proof that even though we've only recently come round to the fact that our homes ...

Some plants have tiny subtle flowers, so small and hidden you have to seek them out to enjoy them amidst the foliage. Hibiscus is not one of these plants. The flowers of hibiscus are big, brilliant, ...

This mite is the most disfiguring pest of Hibiscus rosa-sinensis, especially when it’s grown outside of the tropics. It causes tumour-like growths that look like melted wax on the leaves and stems.

The Chinese hibiscus is a tropical shrub that needs to be kept in a conservatory pot or bed, and grown in bright, filtered light. The flowers range from crimson to yellow, orange or white, but the ...

If you've taken good care of your hibiscus plants but aren't yet enjoying the benefits of their blooms, have some patience and read up on what may be happening.