How do you make pH indicators using hibiscus?

Answer 1

1. pluck 10-12 full hibiscus flowers

2. remove the sepals stigma so as to remain only with the petals

3. boil the petals in minimum water so the color leaches out or crush the petals in surgical spirit.

4. filter the solution

5. your indicator is ready

Answer 2

You can make a pH indicator using hibiscus by steeping hibiscus petals in hot water to make a tea. The resulting tea will change color depending on the pH of the solution it is added to, turning red in acidic solutions and green in basic solutions.