Stats

Lifespan: 10-20 yrs
Size: Medium
Diet: Photosynthetic
Biome: Tropical shrubland
Range: Oceania
Movement: Sessile
Breeding: Seeds
Defense: Toxins
Status: Common

About

Tricolor Hibiscus, also known as Pink Hibiscus, is a flowering plant native to the tropical regions of Southeast Asia. This species is easily recognizable by its three-colored petals, which can range from red to pink and white. One surprising detail about this species is its ability to produce a wide variety of colors and patterns on its petals.

Life cycle

1.
seed
A dormant seed waits for water and warmth before germinating.
2.
sprout
A first shoot emerges with cotyledon leaves and a tap root reaching down.
3.
sapling
A young plant grows true leaves and a stem or trunk, putting on height each season.
4.
mature
Fully grown, flowering or fruiting at adult size.

Learn more

Taxonomy

Kingdom: Plantae
Phylum: Tracheophyta
Class: Magnoliopsida
Order: Malvales
Family: Malvaceae
Genus: Hibiscus