Baniah
Hibiscus tiliaceus
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📖 About this plant
Hibiscus tiliaceus (sea hibiscus or ‘Baniah’/’Baniya’ in Odia, also called Mahoe) is a coastal tree of the Malvaceae family. The tree bears characteristic hibiscus flowers — yellow with a maroon center when fresh, turning orange-pink as they age. Bark yields strong fiber used for cordage and tapa cloth. Wood is light and used for floats and crafts. The tree is extensively planted for coastal afforestation and erosion control.
🧑🌾 Care requirements
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Light
Full sun to partial shade
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Water
Regular; tolerates flooding
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Humidity
High
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Temperature
20-35°C
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Soil
Well-draining loam; tolerates coastal sandy soil
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Fertilizer
Compost annually
📋 Plant facts
- 🌍 Origin
- Indo-Pacific coastal regions
- 📏 Max height
- 8-12 m
- 📐 Spread
- 5-8 m
- 🕰️ Bloom time
- Year-round (yellow hibiscus flowers)
- 🎨 Bloom color
- Yellow with maroon center (turning orange-pink with age)
- 🍃 Foliage color
- Evergreen heart-shaped dark green
- ⏳ Lifespan
- 30+ years
- 📈 Growth rate
- Fast
- ☠️ Toxicity
- Non-toxic
- 🌱 Propagation
- Seeds, cuttings
🛡️ Health & Safety
🐾 Pet safe
✅ Non-toxic
Non-toxic
Common issues
- Leaf spot, mealy bugs
💡 Care tips
- Plant in coastal sandy soil. Tolerates salt spray and flooding. Fast-growing for erosion control.
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