Home / Guides / Plant Files / Malvaceae

Okra 'Jing Orange'

Abelmoschusesculentus

Upload Image Print Article
Upload Image Print Article
Family
Malvaceae (mal-VAY-see-ee)
Info
Genus
Abelmoschus (a-bel-MOS-kus)
Info
Species
esculentus (es-kew-LEN-tus)
Info
Synonym
Hibiscus esculentus
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Foliage
Grown for foliage
Herbaceous
Succulent
Velvet/Fuzzy
Height
4-6 ft. (1.2-1.8 m)
Spacing
12-15 in. (30-38 cm)
15-18 in. (38-45 cm)
Hardiness
Not Applicable
Danger
Handling plant may cause skin irritation or allergic reaction
Bloom Color
Coral/Apricot
Pale Yellow
Cream/Tan
Bloom Time
Blooms repeatedly
Other Details
Category
Annuals
Vegetables
Water Requirements

Unknown - Tell us

Foliage Color
Orange/Apricot
Where to Grow

Unknown - Tell us

Bloom Characteristics

Unknown - Tell us

Bloom Size

Unknown - Tell us

Other details

Unknown - Tell us

Soil pH requirements
5.6 to 6.0 (acidic)
6.1 to 6.5 (mildly acidic)
6.6 to 7.5 (neutral)
Patent Information

Unknown - Tell us

Propagation Methods
From seed; direct sow after last frost
Seed Collecting
Allow pods to dry on plant; break open to collect seeds
Regional

This plant is said to grow outdoors in the following regions:

Melbourne, Florida

Houston, Texas

Hutto, Texas

View this plant in a garden
2 members have or want this plant for trade

Featured Videos

Gardener's Notes:

Post Comment
0
positive
1
neutral
0
negative
Sort By:
Post Comment
Sort By:
F
F
Farmerdill
Augusta, GA (Zone 8a) | December 2005 | neutral

A 51 day red/orange Asian cultivar.

Popular Plants
SEE ALL
Iris
Peppers
Hydrangeas
Hostas
Contribute to Dave’s Garden
Add a New Plant to the List
Featured
BUG FILES
Five-spotted hawkmoth
(Manduca quinquemaculata)
BIRD FILES
American Robin
(Turdus migratorius)
Quick Links
View All Families
View All Genera
View All Species
Freeze/Frost Dates
PlantFiles FAQ
Plants with no Photos
Contribute to Dave’s Garden
Add a New Plant to the List
Featured
BUG FILES
Five-spotted hawkmoth
(Manduca quinquemaculata)
BIRD FILES
American Robin
(Turdus migratorius)