hibiscus
pronunciation
How to pronounce hibiscus in British English:
UK [hɪˈbɪskəs]
How to pronounce hibiscus in American English:
US [haɪˈbɪskəs]
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- Noun:
- any plant of the genus Hibiscus
Word Origin
- hibiscus (n.)
- 1706, from Latin hibiscum, later hibiscus, "marshmallow plant," of unknown origin, perhaps from Gaulish.
Example
- 1. Water the hibiscus hedge with 1 inch of water per week , if no precipitation occurs .
- 2. But as you sip your hibiscus juice , your hair blowing under the straining fans , you feel alive .
- 3. Set the hibiscus nursery pots on the ground , spacing them 2 to 3 feet apart along the entire area where you want the hedge .
- 4. Wait until march and begin pruning the sides and top of the hedge by 1 to 2 inches with pruning shears . Trim all hibiscus plants back to the same size and begin blending them into a single specimen .
- 5. Wait until the spring , summer or fall , and look at the area where you want to plant the hedge . Ensure that the soil drains well and the area receives full sunlight exposure , which is required for hibiscus to thrive .