Sleepy Hibiscus, Mexican Turk's Cap
Scientific Name: Malvaviscus palmanus Pittier & Donn. Sm.
Synonym: Malvaviscus arboreus var. palmanus
Family: Malvaceae
Malvaviscus palmanus in the NYBG greenhouse in mid April
USDA: 10-11
Frost Tolerance: Tender
Heat Tolerance: Protect from heat
Sun Exposure: Light shade (full sun in cooler climates)
Origin: Costa Rica, Nicaragua
Growth Habits: Evergreen shrub to 10 feet (3 m)
Watering Needs: Regular water. Keep the soil moist.
Propagation: Mound layering, cuttings
This shrub from the mountains of Costa Rica and Nicaragua is an uncommon cousin of Malvaviscus drummondii. It needs protection from summer heat in Arizona.
Culture:
Check for mealy bugs. Little feeding is needed, although some 10-30-10 is useful at planting time. Mulch in summer.
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