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− | |Max wd box=1.5 | + | |Max wd box=45 |
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| |origin=India | | |origin=India |
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| ===Pests and diseases=== | | ===Pests and diseases=== |
− | {{edit-pests}}<!--- Type pest/disease info below this line, then delete this entire line --> | + | Pests: [[Slugs]], [[spider mites]], [[whiteflies]]. Diseases: [[Powdery mildew]] and some other fungal diseases. Root rots and bacterial diseases can also afflict Abelmoschus{{AHS}}. |
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| ==Cultivars== | | ==Cultivars== |
− | There is at least one named form, selected for its ornamental value. 'Mischief' is somewhat smaller than the species, reaching a height of 50cm{{pfaf238}}.
| + | *'Mischief' is somewhat smaller than the species, reaching a height of 50cm{{pfaf238}}. |
| + | *'Pacific Orange' has single orange flowers. flowers are up to 8cm (3in) across, plants are 12-15in (30-38cm) tall. |
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| ==Gallery== | | ==Gallery== |