Barnstable County Land, Farms, & Ranches Marstons Mills (GNIS FID: 615623) is a populated place located within the City of Barnstable Town, a minor civil division (MCD) of Barnstable County. The elevation of Marstons Mills is 43 feet. Marstons Mills appears on the Cotuit U.S. Geological Survey Map. Barnstable County is in the Eastern Time Zone (UTC -5 hours).
Hibiscus or Rose of China (Hibiscus rosa-sinensis) is a flowering plant that can bloom almost year-round. It has large, colorful flowers and is cultivated throughout the tropics and other warm climates. Hibiscus vary in size. The normal height is 12 to 18 inches, but they can grow to as high as 5 feet if not cut back. When buying hibiscus, look for plants that have lots of new buds and healthy leaves. Flowers appear where the leaves branch at the top of the stem and bloom for one to three days, depending on the plant variety.
Over 200 species of hibiscus exist and most thrive indoors. When growing hibiscus indoors it is important to maintain a consistent temperature. Cool drafts, warm electrical appliances and proximity to heaters or air conditioners can damage hibiscus. Maintain a temperature range of 55 to 75 degrees Fahrenheit.The upper range of temperatures encourages optimal growth.When hibiscus experience bud drop, the main culprits are cold, limited light, excessive heat or irrigation extremes.ome hibiscus varieties are native to the Southeastern United States while others originate in warmer areas of southern China and Asia. All hibiscus plants do well in warm climates where temperatures do not dip below 55 degrees Fahrenheit.