Editing Roselle (section)

== Characteristics ==

* '''Physical Characteristics''': Roselle is an annual or perennial herb or shrub that grows up to 2–3.5 meters tall. It has deeply lobed leaves, typically arranged alternately on the stems, and produces flowers that are white to pale yellow with a dark red spot at the base of each petal. The calyces, which are the fleshy sepals surrounding the fruit, turn deep crimson red as they mature<ref>https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hibiscus_sabdariffa</ref><ref>https://suagcenter.com/assets/suag/Sustainable_Agricultural_Systems/PDFs/hibiscus.pdf</ref>.
* '''Growing Conditions''': Roselle thrives in warm, humid climates and requires full sunlight. It can tolerate little shade and is susceptible to frost, making it suitable for USDA hardiness zones 9–10<ref>https://suagcenter.com/assets/suag/Sustainable_Agricultural_Systems/PDFs/hibiscus.pdf</ref>. The plant prefers sandy loam to loamy sand soils with a pH between 5.5 and 6.8<ref>https://njaes.rutgers.edu/fs1298</ref>.
* '''Lifecycle''': Roselle is a short-day plant, meaning it requires 12 or more hours of darkness to promote flowering<ref>https://plants.ces.ncsu.edu/plants/hibiscus-sabdariffa</ref>. It can be propagated through seeds or stem cuttings<ref>https://plants.ces.ncsu.edu/plants/hibiscus-sabdariffa</ref>.

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