Hibiscus (Gudhal) Flower Plants Collection
Bright, bold, and impossible to ignore, the Hibiscus is the flower of Indian childhoods. It bloomed in our school gardens, hung over neighbourhood walls, sat in the puja thali on festival mornings, and went into the hair oil our grandmothers swore by. Few plants give so much beauty, so freely, for so little effort.
At Online Plants Cart, you can buy healthy Hibiscus plants online and have them delivered fresh from our own Delhi nursery to your doorstep. Every Gudhal plant in this collection is nursery grown, well rooted, and raised for heavy, continuous flowering in Indian conditions. We offer all India home delivery, and customers in Delhi NCR enjoy our Next Day Delivery service.
Whether you want the classic red Hibiscus flower plant for daily puja, a ruffled double petal variety for your terrace, a dwarf type for balcony pots, or rare hybrid shades for your collection, you will find it right here.
Hibiscus Plant: Also Known As
Hibiscus is one of the most widely known flowers in the world, and India alone has a dozen affectionate names for it.
Common Names: Gudhal, China Rose, Chinese Hibiscus, Shoe Flower, Rose Mallow, Hawaiian Hibiscus, Japa Kusum
Botanical Name: Hibiscus rosa sinensis (Family: Malvaceae)
Two charming facts about its names. The odd sounding Shoe Flower name comes from an old practice of using the crushed petals to polish shoes, since the juice gives a natural black shine. And the sacred Sanskrit name Japa Kusum reflects its central place in worship, especially in offerings to Goddess Kali and Lord Ganesha, which is why a red Gudhal grows in countless Indian homes.
Names in Hindi and Other Indian Languages
Hibiscus is deeply rooted in Indian culture, and every region has its own beloved name.
| Language | Name |
|---|---|
| Hindi | गुड़हल (Gudhal), जपाकुसुम (Japa Kusum) |
| Sanskrit | जपा (Japa), जपाकुसुम (Japa Kusum) |
| Bengali | জবা (Joba) |
| Marathi | जास्वंद (Jaswand) |
| Tamil | செம்பருத்தி (Semparuthi) |
| Malayalam | ചെമ്പരത്തി (Chemparathi) |
| Telugu | మందార (Mandara) |
| Kannada | ದಾಸವಾಳ (Dasavala) |
| Gujarati | જાસૂદ (Jasud) |
| Punjabi | ਗੁੜਹਲ (Gudhal) |
| Odia | ମନ୍ଦାର (Mandara) |
Quick Plant Facts
| Feature | Details |
|---|---|
| Botanical Name | Hibiscus rosa sinensis |
| Family | Malvaceae |
| Plant Type | Evergreen flowering shrub |
| Common Types | Single Red Gudhal, Double Petal Hibiscus, Pink, Yellow, Orange, White, Dwarf and Hybrid varieties |
| Height | Dwarf types 45 to 90 cm; standard shrubs 1.5 to 3 metres |
| Flower Size | 8 to 15 cm across; some hybrids larger |
| Flower Colours | Red, Pink, Yellow, Orange, White, Peach, and multicolour hybrids |
| Flower Life | Each bloom lasts about one day, but the plant flowers continuously |
| Flowering Season in India | Almost year round in warm regions; peak from spring to autumn |
| Light Requirement | Full sun to bright light, at least 5 to 6 hours daily |
| Watering | Regular; keep soil evenly moist, never soggy |
| Soil | Fertile, well draining loamy soil rich in compost |
| Ideal Temperature | 20°C to 35°C |
| Growth Rate | Fast |
| Placement | Balcony, terrace, garden beds, hedges, entrance, large pots |
| Attracts | Butterflies, bees, and sunbirds |
| Traditional Uses | Puja offerings, hair oil, herbal tea, natural dye |
| Pet Safety | Hibiscus rosa sinensis is non toxic to dogs; keep petals away from curious cats as a precaution |
| Difficulty Level | Very easy, excellent for beginners |
What Makes Hibiscus Plants So Special?
There is a reason the Gudhal appears in almost every Indian neighbourhood. It simply gives more than it takes.
Start with the flowers. Hibiscus plants produce huge, trumpet shaped blooms with a bold central column of stamens that looks like a tiny work of art. Each individual flower lasts roughly a day, which sounds short until you realise what it really means: the plant keeps producing fresh blooms, day after day, week after week, so your Gudhal is almost never without a flower. A healthy mature plant can open several new blooms every single morning.
Then there is the year round performance. In most of India, Hibiscus flowers nearly all twelve months, slowing only in the coldest north Indian weeks. Very few flowering shrubs match that stamina.
Add the cultural and practical value. The red Gudhal holds a sacred place in Indian worship, offered daily to Goddess Kali and Lord Ganesha. Its leaves and flowers have been used for generations in traditional hair care oils and hair packs. The related Roselle species gives us the famous tangy hibiscus tea. Growing your own plant means fresh, chemical free flowers for puja and home remedies whenever you want them.
Finally, the easy nature. Hibiscus loves Indian heat, grows fast, forgives beginners, roots readily from cuttings, and thrives in a simple pot on a sunny balcony. It attracts butterflies, bees, and sunbirds, turning any small space into a living, buzzing garden.
Popular Hibiscus Varieties in Our Collection
Our Hibiscus Plants Collection covers everything from timeless classics to modern collector hybrids, all raised at our own Delhi nursery.
1. Red Gudhal (Classic Single Hibiscus)
The one everybody knows and loves. Large, brilliant scarlet blooms with a bold golden stamen column, produced generously almost all year. This is the traditional puja variety, the toughest of the family, and the perfect first Hibiscus for any home.
2. Double Petal Hibiscus
Ruffled, layered blooms that look like rich, frilled roses. Available in red, pink, orange, and peach, double petal varieties are showstoppers on terraces and in large pots. Their flowers often last a little longer than single types.
3. Pink Hibiscus
Soft blush to deep rose blooms that bring a gentle, elegant feel to gardens and balconies. Pink Gudhal pairs beautifully with red and yellow varieties for a colourful mixed display.
4. Yellow and Orange Hibiscus
Warm, sunny blooms that glow in morning light. Yellow varieties with red centres are especially striking and are among the most photographed Hibiscus flowers in Indian gardens.
5. White Hibiscus
Cool, calm, and quietly elegant, white Gudhal often carries a soft pink or red throat. It is a classic choice for temple gardens and for balancing bright colour schemes.
6. Dwarf Hibiscus
Compact plants that stay 45 to 90 cm tall while flowering just as heavily. Dwarf Hibiscus varieties are made for balcony pots, window ledges, and small urban gardens.
7. Hybrid and Multicolour Hibiscus
For collectors, our rotating hybrid section offers blooms with blended shades, contrasting eyes, and ruffled edges, sometimes with several colours in one flower. These limited plants sell out fast.
Why Buy Hibiscus Plants Online from Online Plants Cart?
Hibiscus is a plant you will look at every single morning. It deserves a healthy, honest start.
- Grown in our own nursery. Online Plants Cart runs its own plant nursery in Delhi. Our Hibiscus plants are grown in full sun and hardened outdoors, so they arrive ready for real Indian conditions.
- True to colour, bud loaded. Every plant is propagated from proven, heavy flowering mother plants and labelled true to its bloom colour, so the Gudhal you order is the Gudhal that flowers. Many plants ship already carrying buds.
- Careful, plant safe packaging. Hibiscus leaves and buds are tender in transit, so our team packs each plant with breathable, shock absorbing material that protects stems, buds, and soil.
- All India home delivery. We deliver Hibiscus plants online to metros, small cities, and towns across the country through trusted courier partners.
- Next Day Delivery in Delhi NCR. Customers in Delhi, Noida, Gurugram, Ghaziabad, Faridabad, and Greater Noida can receive their plants the very next day.
- Nursery direct pricing. Our Hibiscus plant price is fair and nursery direct, from very affordable classic red Gudhal to premium hybrid and double petal varieties.
- Everything your garden needs. We also stock pots and planters, potting soil, fertilizers, flower and vegetable seeds, and gardening tools, so your Hibiscus can arrive with its perfect pot and mix.
How to Care for Hibiscus Plants: A Simple Guide
The Gudhal is famously easy, but a few simple habits turn a good plant into a flowering machine.
Sunlight
Sun equals flowers. Give your Hibiscus at least 5 to 6 hours of direct sunlight daily. A sunny balcony, terrace, or open garden bed is ideal. In the harshest summer weeks, light afternoon shade protects the blooms from scorching, but never keep the plant in deep shade, where it grows leafy and refuses to bloom.
Watering
Hibiscus is a thirsty plant, especially in summer. Keep the soil evenly moist, watering whenever the top inch feels dry. Potted plants in hot weather may need water daily, sometimes twice on very hot days. In winter, reduce watering considerably. The balance to aim for is moist but never waterlogged, since standing water leads to root rot and yellow leaves.
Soil
Use rich, well draining loamy soil mixed generously with compost or well rotted cow dung manure. For pots, blend garden soil, compost, and a little sand or cocopeat. Choose a container of at least 12 to 14 inches with good drainage holes for a standard Gudhal.
Fertilizer
Hibiscus is a heavy feeder and rewards regular meals with more flowers. Feed every two to four weeks in the growing season with compost, vermicompost, or a potassium rich flowering fertilizer. Potassium is the key nutrient for Hibiscus blooms, while excess nitrogen produces lush leaves and few flowers. Mustard cake soaked in water is a trusted traditional tonic for heavy blooming. Reduce feeding in winter.
Pruning
This is the single biggest secret of a flower loaded Gudhal. Hibiscus blooms on new growth, so pruning directly creates flowers. Trim lightly through the year to shape the plant, and give a firmer cutback in late winter or early spring, removing about one third of the growth along with dead and crossing branches. Within weeks, the plant pushes out fresh shoots, and every new shoot carries buds.
Deadheading
Pick off spent flowers daily. It keeps the plant tidy and channels its energy into producing the next round of blooms rather than seeds.
Pests and Problems
Watch for aphids and mealybugs on tender new buds, especially in dry weather. A neem oil spray once in ten to fifteen days keeps them away safely. Bud drop is the most common Hibiscus complaint and usually points to irregular watering, sudden location change, or pest attack on the buds, all easily fixed.
Repotting
Repot every one to two years in spring, moving up one pot size and refreshing the soil with compost. Fast growing Hibiscus plants quickly exhaust their pot soil, and fresh compost visibly boosts flowering.
Where to Grow Hibiscus Plants
- Balcony pots: A dwarf or standard Gudhal in a 12 to 14 inch pot delivers fresh flowers every morning.
- Entrance and gate: Two matching Hibiscus plants flanking a doorway create a warm, colourful welcome.
- Flowering hedge: Planted in a row, Hibiscus grows into a dense, blooming boundary hedge that needs only occasional trimming.
- Puja garden: A red Gudhal near your prayer space supplies fresh, home grown offerings daily.
- Terrace and rooftop: Hibiscus handles reflected heat well and turns bare terraces into flowering spaces.
- Butterfly corner: Its large nectar rich blooms attract butterflies, bees, and sunbirds throughout the year.
Hibiscus Care Through Indian Seasons
- Spring (February to March): Prune your plant back, feed it well, and repot if needed. Fresh growth surges and a heavy flowering flush follows within weeks.
- Summer (April to June): Peak blooming season. Water generously, sometimes daily for pots, and feed every few weeks. Light afternoon shade helps blooms last longer in extreme heat.
- Monsoon (July to September): Growth is lush and flowering continues freely. Just ensure pots drain well, since Hibiscus dislikes soggy roots, and watch for fungal spots on crowded plants.
- Winter (October to February): In south and coastal India, flowering carries on. In north India, growth slows and blooming may pause in the coldest weeks. Cut back watering, stop feeding, protect young plants from frost, and wait for the spring comeback.
Benefits of Growing Hibiscus Plants
The Gudhal gives back in many ways. It provides fresh flowers for daily puja without a single rupee spent at the market. Its leaves and flowers are used in traditional Indian hair oils and hair packs, a home remedy trusted for generations. Its nectar rich blooms feed butterflies, bees, and sunbirds, bringing your garden to life. It grows fast, fills space quickly, and roots easily from cuttings, so one plant becomes many to share with friends. It is one of the most heat tolerant flowering shrubs for Indian summers, and its year round blooming means colour on your balcony in nearly every season.
We Deliver Hibiscus Plants Across India
Online Plants Cart delivers healthy Gudhal plants and thousands of other plants to every corner of the country. Our top delivery cities include:
Delhi, Noida, Gurugram, Ghaziabad, Faridabad, Greater Noida (with Next Day Delivery), Mumbai, Pune, Bengaluru, Hyderabad, Chennai, Kolkata, Ahmedabad, Jaipur, Lucknow, Chandigarh, Indore, Bhopal, Nagpur, Surat, Patna, Kanpur, Dehradun, Coimbatore, Kochi, Visakhapatnam, Bhubaneswar, Guwahati, Ranchi and Raipur.
Wherever you live, your favourite Hibiscus plants are only a few clicks away.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
1. Can I buy Hibiscus plants online in India? Yes. You can buy healthy, nursery grown Hibiscus plants online from Online Plants Cart. Choose your favourite colour and variety from this collection, place your order, and we will deliver it safely to your doorstep anywhere in India.
2. Why does a Hibiscus flower last only one day? That is simply the natural life of each bloom. The good news is that a healthy Hibiscus keeps opening new flowers every morning, so the plant stays in bloom continuously even though individual flowers are short lived.
3. How much sunlight does a Gudhal plant need? At least 5 to 6 hours of direct sunlight daily. Sunlight is what drives flowering. In deep shade, the plant grows plenty of leaves but produces very few blooms.
4. Why is my Hibiscus not flowering? The three usual reasons are too little sunlight, too much nitrogen fertilizer, and no pruning. Move the plant to full sun, switch to a potassium rich bloom feed, and prune it back, since Hibiscus flowers only on new growth.
5. Why are my Hibiscus buds dropping before opening? Bud drop is usually caused by irregular watering, a sudden change in the plant's position, or pests such as aphids and mealybugs feeding on the buds. Keep watering steady, leave the plant in one bright spot, and spray neem oil every ten to fifteen days.
6. Can I grow Hibiscus in a pot on my balcony? Yes, very easily. Use a 12 to 14 inch pot with drainage holes for a standard plant, or a smaller pot for dwarf varieties. Place it in your sunniest balcony spot and water whenever the top inch of soil feels dry.
7. What is the price of Hibiscus plants at Online Plants Cart? Our Hibiscus plant price depends on the variety and size. Classic red Gudhal is among the most affordable flowering plants we sell, while double petal and imported hybrid varieties cost more. Current prices are listed with each product on this page.
8. How often should I water my Hibiscus plant? Water when the top inch of soil feels dry. In peak summer, potted plants often need water daily. In winter, water much less. Keep the soil moist but never waterlogged, since soggy roots cause yellow leaves.
9. Why are my Hibiscus leaves turning yellow? The most common cause is overwatering or poor drainage. Other causes include nutrient shortage and sudden cold. Let the topsoil dry slightly between waterings, ensure the pot drains freely, and feed the plant during the growing season.
10. Which fertilizer is best for Hibiscus flowers? A potassium rich flowering fertilizer works best, applied every two to four weeks in the growing season. Compost, vermicompost, and mustard cake liquid are excellent organic options. Avoid high nitrogen feeds, which produce leaves instead of flowers.
11. Is Hibiscus safe for pets? Hibiscus rosa sinensis, the common garden Gudhal, is not considered toxic to dogs. As a general precaution, keep pets from chewing on any plant, and place the pot where curious cats cannot nibble the petals.
12. Can Hibiscus flowers be used for puja and hair care? Yes. Red Gudhal is a traditional offering to Goddess Kali and Lord Ganesha, and its leaves and flowers have long been used in Indian hair oils and hair packs. Growing your own gives you fresh, chemical free flowers whenever you need them.
13. How do I grow Hibiscus from a cutting? Take a healthy semi hard stem cutting about 15 cm long during spring or monsoon, remove the lower leaves, and plant it in moist, well draining soil in bright indirect light. Roots typically form within four to six weeks.
14. How tall does a Hibiscus plant grow? Standard garden varieties reach 1.5 to 3 metres if left unpruned, and can be kept at any height with regular trimming. Dwarf varieties stay compact at 45 to 90 cm, which makes them ideal for pots and balconies.
15. Which cities does Online Plants Cart deliver Hibiscus plants to? We deliver across India, including Mumbai, Bengaluru, Hyderabad, Chennai, Pune, Kolkata, Ahmedabad, Jaipur, Lucknow, and many more cities and towns. Customers in Delhi, Noida, Gurugram, Ghaziabad, Faridabad, and Greater Noida also enjoy our Next Day Delivery service.