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Malvaceae
Bunga Raya
Hibiscus rosa-sinensis
Courage and national pride.
- Family
- Malvaceae
- Genus
- Hibiscus
- Native to
- East Asia, Southeast Asia
- Bloom season
- Spring, Summer, Fall
- Type
- perennial shrub
- Height
- 4-10 ft
- Sunlight
- full sun
- Soil
- Rich, well-drained, slightly acidic soil
- Water
- moderate
- Hardiness
- 9-12
- Lifespan
- perennial
Did you know
- Bunga Raya is the national flower of Malaysia, chosen in 1960, with its five petals representing the five national principles.
- The red color of the Bunga Raya symbolizes courage and life's blood in Malaysian culture.
- Each flower typically lasts only one to two days, but the plant produces blooms continuously throughout the year in tropical climates.
- Hibiscus flowers are used to make a popular tea drink consumed worldwide, known for its tart flavor and deep red color.
- In Hawaii, wearing a hibiscus behind the right ear signals that you are single, while behind the left ear means you are taken.
Color meanings
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beauty
1
courage
2
unity