𝗬𝗲𝗹𝗹𝗼𝘄 𝗝𝗮𝘀𝘄𝗮𝗻𝗱

The yellow jaswand (yellow hibiscus or gudhal) is a tropical evergreen shrub belonging to the Malvaceae family, famous for its bright, trumpet-shaped yellow blossoms.

QUICK PLANT FACTS

BOTANICAL NAME: Hibiscus rosa-sinensis.

COMMON NAMES: Jaswand, Gudhal, Chinese Hibiscus, Shoe Flower, Jaba.

MATURE SIZE: 3 to 6 feet tall (up to 10 feet in optimal outdoor ground conditions).

BLOOM TIME: Year-round in warm tropical climates.

CARE REQUIREMENTS

SUNLIGHT: Needs at least 6 hours of direct daily sunlight to produce heavy blooms.

SOIL: Prefers rich, loose, and well-draining soil with a pH level between 6.0 and 7.0.

WATERING: Water regularly when the top 1 to 2 inches of soil feel dry; increase frequency during hot summer days.

FERTILIZER: Feed with a high-potassium or balanced organic flowering plant fertilizer every 4 to 6 weeks during the spring and summer growing seasons.

PRUNING: Prune lightly in early spring or after the heavy blooming cycle to promote a bushier shape and more flowers.

COMMON ISSUES

PESTS: Vulnerable to aphids, mealybugs, and spider mites. Treat early infestations using organic neem oil spray.

YELLOW LEAVES: Can signal overwatering (root rot) or a lack of micronutrients like iron and magnesium.