An intriguing hibiscus color change on random days of the year

Rakesh Biswas

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Jan 25, 2009, 1:20:56 PM1/25/09

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We have a potted hibiscus that has been blooming 2 to 3 white hibiscus flowers almost everyday. (attached image 1 of the white hibiscus plant).

We have noted a striking color change (attached image2 of color change) on certain random days of the year and wonder if anyone in this list could educate us to further details of this phenomenon.

rakesh

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J.M. Garg

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Mar 1, 2009, 1:03:32 AM3/1/09

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Forwarding again for any feedback pl.

2009/1/25 Rakesh Biswas <rakesh...@gmail.com>

We have a potted hibiscus that has been blooming 2 to 3 white hibiscus flowers almost everyday. (attached image 1 of the white hibiscus plant).

We have noted a striking color change (attached image2 of color change) on certain random days of the year and wonder if anyone in this list could educate us to further details of this phenomenon.

rakesh

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Saroj Kumar Kasaju

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Feb 28, 2023, 5:28:55 AM2/28/23

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Hibiscus rosa-sinensis L.

Thank you

Saroj Kasaju

Gurcharan Singh

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Feb 28, 2023, 1:34:47 PM2/28/23

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Some anthocyanin pigments will change color depending on the pH they're exposed to within the flower. The pH doesn't usually change over time within a hibiscus flower because it is determined genetically, but patches of different pH levels can lead to multiple colors occurring within one flower.

Nancy Seby

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Feb 28, 2023, 8:27:02 PM2/28/23

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The flower looks beautiful!!

Warm regards

Nancy Seby

Saroj Kasaju

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Feb 28, 2023, 10:22:24 PM2/28/23

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Thank you Gurucharan sir for additional information!

Saroj Kasaju

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