Hibiscus & Orchid Hawaiian Shirts
The two flowers people picture first when they think of an aloha shirt. Men's hibiscus shirts like RJC's Classic Hibiscus and Pineapple Hibiscus run to 5X-Large, and many prints come as women's, boys' and girls' pieces too.
Buying guide & FAQ
Hibiscus
The yellow hibiscus is Hawaii's state flower. RJC's Classic Hibiscus is cotton, runs Small to 5X-Large, and comes in Wedding White as well as navy, red and royal blue. Hibiscus Hawaiian Islands and Pineapple Hibiscus also go to 5X.
Hibiscus Watercolor is the one for a whole family: a men's rayon shirt (Small to 4X), a women's fitted blouse (X-Small to 3X) and a boy's rayon shirt (size 1 to 14).
Orchids
For women, Paradise Found's Pacific Orchid keyhole back slit tank and Star Orchid short tank flared dress run to 2X. For men, RJC's Hawaiian Orchid is rayon, Small to 4X. RJC Puanani's Pale Hibiscus Orchid scarf hem long dress puts both flowers on one dress.
Sizing
Every Hawaiian maker cuts to its own size chart, so the Large you wear in one label may not be the Large you need in the next. Lay a shirt you already like flat, measure it armpit to armpit and from the collar seam to the hem, and email both numbers to jz@MauiShirts.com. We'll tell you which size to order.
Common questions
What is Hawaii's state flower?
The yellow hibiscus, known in Hawaiian as ma'o hau hele.
Do hibiscus Hawaiian shirts come in big sizes?
Yes. RJC's Classic Hibiscus, Pineapple Hibiscus and Hibiscus Hawaiian Islands shirts run Small to 5X-Large.
Is there a hibiscus print the whole family can match?
Yes. Hibiscus Watercolor comes as a men's shirt, a women's fitted blouse and a boy's shirt, and Classic Hibiscus comes as a men's shirt and a boys' cabana set.
How do I find my size in a Hawaiian shirt?
Sizing differs from brand to brand. Lay a shirt you like flat, measure armpit to armpit and collar seam to hem, and email the numbers to jz@MauiShirts.com. We'll recommend a size.
- Classic Hibiscus family
- Hibiscus Pineapple family
- Star Orchid prints
- Hawaiian Orchid family
- Men's Hawaiian shirts
Written and updated October 2026 by the MauiShirts family in Wailuku, Maui. Questions? Contact us or read shipping & returns.
