HIBISCUS
🌺 Hibiscus
Hibiscus sabdariffa
Also known as Roselle, Jamaican Sorrel, and Red Sorrel
Family: Malvaceae
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💫 Magical Properties
Love & passion
Beauty & allure
Attraction & seduction
Dreams & divination
Feminine energy / Goddess work
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🧙♀️ Uses in Spellwork
Love spells: Brew as tea, add to charm bags, or sprinkle in bathwater
Beauty magic: Infuse in oil or rosewater for glamour spells
Dreamwork: Burn with lavender for vivid or prophetic dreams
Divination: Drink before tarot or scrying for clarity and truth
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🔮 Elemental & Planetary Correspondences
Element: Water
Planet: Venus
Chakra: Heart
Zodiac Signs: Pisces, Libra, Taurus
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🌸 Deity Associations
Aphrodite, Oshun, Freyja
Perfect for offerings, love altars, and devotional baths
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🌿 In the Garden
Thrives in warm, tropical to subtropical climates
Best in zones 9–12 (use pots/greenhouse in cooler climates like Tasmania)
Prefers full sun and well-drained, loamy soil
Water deeply but avoid soggy roots
Harvest calyces (the fleshy part under the flower) after bloom fades
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🌱 Growing from Seed
Scarify seeds gently and soak overnight before planting
Start indoors in late winter, plant 1/4 inch deep in seed mix
Germinates in 7–14 days, transplant after frost
Companion plants: Basil, calendula, nasturtium
Keep away from root-hungry plants like fennel
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🧪 Cautions
Can lower blood pressure — avoid before surgery or if on BP meds
Not recommended in high doses during pregnancy (may affect hormones)