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Kalei's survival guide
On island time
Aloha! Meet Kalei, our most colourful islander. She’s always got a flower in her hair and shells around her ankles. Kalei enjoys preserving the beauty of her home, befriending the local wildlife, and exploring the wonders of the sea. Don’t be shocked if you see her using waterfalls as a slide or cruising with the Honu—that’s the way we do things on the Big Island! If Disney characters were real, she’d 100% give Lilo and Moana a run for their money.
Location
Light
Sunny, more than 5 hours of direct sunlight every day
Soil
loamy soil
Suitable for
planting in soil or keeping in pot
Climbing trellis/assistance
Not necessary
Care
Maintenance
Average
Care
What type of care your plant needs
Watering
Needs watering frequently (in summer)
Water
Doesn't need extra water, the occasional rainy day will do/Often needs extra water during the summer/Needs to be watered on the regular, keep the soil slightly moist.
Nutrition
Use a diluted high potassium fertilizer once a week in summer
Pruning
Yes, once in early spring
Size
Height
Is 110 cm tall upon delivery
Growth
Can grow to be up to 200 cm tall
Pot size
Plastic pot is 25 cm in diameter
Flowers and harvesting
Flowering
Yes
Flower color
Has red flowers
Flowering season
June - August
What makes Kalei so special
Adding a Hibiscus plant is our favourite way of adding a tropical vibe to your patios and gardens! These beauties are the perfect flowering plant to add colour and vibrancy to any outdoor setting. Hibiscus care is fairly easy: the perennial Hibiscus does best in full sun outdoors, with frequent watering during the hot summer months and well draining soil. Bring your plant indoors over the winter months to prevent freezing. It’s likely easiest to keep your plant potted rather than planted in a garden bed to ensure you can bring it inside when temperatures cool down. These tropical plants do like to be slightly rootbound in their pots as well, so hold back on repotting right away! Hibiscus flowers are known to bloom for a short period of time—typically, only 1 to 2 days. While the individual blooms are short lived, they will continue to flower repeatedly from spring until fall.
Hibiscus (XL)
Kalei
Length
How do you measure height?
Good question! We measure the height from the top of the plant to the bottom of the pot (including the pot itself).
Plant Care App
Our app will tell you exactly when and how much to feed and water your plants. Are you already a pro in taking care of your plant? Great! The App is completely optional of course.
Total price
Kalei
109.00
Without pot
Plant Care App
Free
Frequently Asked Questions
You might have some questions about ordering plants online. Makes total sense! We've combined the most common questions (and answers) below.
How do you make sure my plant arrives safely?
We are experts at packaging plants for a safe plant delivery. Our boxes have a clever design that ensures plants stay snuggly in one place throughout their journey to your home.
Will I get the same plant as pictured?
We make every effort to ensure the plant you receive matches very closely to the plant you see on our site. Always remember that these green amigo's are living creatures, each with their unique style. Let's just say we don't always look like our profile picture either!
Do I need a green thumb to begin having plants?
If you're new to plant parenthood, you should definitely try our Plantsome App. The app makes light work of plant care by sending water and fertilizer alerts to your phone exactly when your plants need it. #Easy!
How does your 3-Month Happy Plant Guarantee Work?
Are your beloved green amigo's not in good shape? Worry not, Plantsome provides a 3-month happy plant guarantee on all of its plants. Read more about it here.
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