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Description
Add a magical glow to your garden with the Lantern Hibiscus Tiger Flowering Live Plant, also known as the Chinese Lantern Hibiscus or Abutilon pictum. Its exotic, lantern-shaped blooms feature vibrant orange-yellow petals patterned with dramatic red veins—resembling the stripes of a tiger. This rare flowering Lantern Hibiscus will turn any corner into a visual delight.
| Plant Type | Air layered |
| Family | Malvaceae |
| Also Known As | Redvein Abutilon, Red Vein Indian Mallow, Red Vein Chinese Lanterns, Parlor Maple, Lantern Hibiscus, Flowering Maple, Chinese Lantern |
| Plant Size |
Matured Plant. Approximately 2 feet |
| First Bloom |
2 months |
| Flower Colour |
Orange-yellow with red veins |
| Ideal Temperature |
15°C to 35°C |
| Sunlight Requirement |
Full sun to partial shade |
| Botanical Name | Abutilon pictum |
| Flowering Frequency | Throughout The Year |
| Lifespan | Perennial |
| Maintenance Required | Moderate |
🌿 Why You'll Love It
Unique Lantern-Shaped Flowers
Striking bell-shaped flowers hang like lanterns with bold tiger-like markings.
Year-Round Blooms
Bright orange-yellow blooms with red veining appear almost throughout the year.
Pollinator Magnet
Loved by bees, butterflies, and hummingbirds—great for boosting biodiversity.
Perfect for Indian Climate
Thrives in warm weather, making it ideal for Indian gardens, terraces, and balconies.
🌞 Chinese Lantern Plant Care
☀️ Sunlight
Needs 5–6 hours of bright sunlight daily for healthy blooms.
Prefers partial shade during intense summer afternoons to avoid leaf scorch.
In low-light areas, growth slows and flowering reduces significantly.
💧 Watering
Water when the top inch of soil feels dry to the touch.
Keep soil consistently moist but never waterlogged.
Water more frequently in hot, dry weather, especially in pots.
Reduce watering in winter or during dormant phases.
Mulch with organic material to retain moisture and prevent quick drying.
Always use containers or soil with good drainage to avoid root rot.
🌱 Soil
Prefers well-draining, fertile soil rich in organic content.
Ideal pH range: 5.5 to 6.5 (slightly acidic).
Mix in compost, sand, cocopeat, or perlite for better drainage
Avoid heavy clay or compacted soil that holds excess water.
Our premium potting mix ensures aeration, drainage, and root health.
🌡️ Temperature
Thrives between 15°C and 35°C – ideal for most parts of India.
Protect from frost and cold drafts, especially in northern regions.
During extreme heat, provide partial shade.
🌿 Fertiliser
Feed every 2–3 weeks during the growing and blooming season (spring to autumn).
Use organic fertilisers like:
Bone meal (flowering and root health)
Epsom salt (greener leaves and stronger blooms)
Jeevamrutham or vermicompost (overall health and soil enrichment)
Avoid fertilisers high in nitrogen—they promote excessive leaf growth with fewer flowers.
Do not fertilise in winter.
✂️ Pruning
Prune in late winter or early spring to shape and stimulate flowering.
Remove dead, diseased, and crowded branches to improve airflow.
Pinch the growing tips regularly for bushier, fuller growth.
Don’t cut more than 1/3 of the plant at one time to prevent stress.
Clean and sterilise tools before pruning to avoid infection.
🪴 Container-Friendly
Grows well in a 12-inch or larger pot/grow bag with good depth.
Ensure multiple drainage holes at the bottom to prevent root rot.
🐞 Common Issues & Solutions
Yellowing Leaves
Often caused by overwatering or underwatering. Check soil moisture and drainage. Also look out for nutrient deficiencies and improve with balanced fertilisation.
No Blooms
May be due to insufficient sunlight or excess nitrogen in fertiliser. Ensure the plant gets plenty of sun and switch to a phosphorus-rich fertiliser.
Pest Problems
Watch for aphids, spider mites, or scale insects. Treat using neem oil, insecticidal soap, or beauveria bassiana
Bud Drop or Curling Leaves
Can be caused by sudden temperature changes, low humidity, or stress. Keep the plant in a stable environment and maintain consistent watering and feeding routines.
🌸 Mulching Tip
Apply a 2–3 inch layer of organic mulch like wood chips, straw, or dry leaves
Helps retain soil moisture, reducing the need for frequent watering
Suppresses weed growth, keeping the area clean and healthy
Regulates root temperature, protecting roots from heat and cold stress
Improves soil health over time by adding organic matter as it decomposes
🌼 Perfect For
Home Gardens, Patios, Balconies & Terrace Gardens
Adds a vibrant tropical touch to any outdoor or semi-outdoor space.
Gifting to Plant Lovers
A thoughtful and unique gift with exotic beauty and easy care.
Brightening Up Dull Corners
Instantly uplifts any space with its lantern-shaped, vividly patterned blooms.
Note: There are quite a few processes and steps to be done by us to make sure the plants are shipped very safely. Hence please allow us 5-7 business days for processing and shipping your orders. Orders are usually shipped on Mondays and Tuesdays to ensure that the shipments are not held up during weekends.
Plants if damaged while transit will be replaced free of cost. We will need uncut unboxing video for processing the replacement
