How to grow hibiscus potted plants well? Hibiscus home cultivation methods and precautions

Hibiscus is suitable for growing in a warm and humid environment, and has certain requirements for soil, light, temperature, water, and nutrients. Hibiscus can survive in poor soil or alkaline soil. Therefore, hibiscus potted plants are relatively easy to grow and are more suitable for indoor cultivation at home.

How to grow hibiscus at home

1. Soil

Hibiscus needs a wide range of soil conditions to grow, whether it is poor soil or alkaline soil, it can withstand it. But soft, fertile acidic soil is more conducive to its growth, it can absorb a lot of nutrients from there, and grow faster.

2. Lighting

It is suitable for planting in a place with sufficient light, but do not place it in direct sunlight. Diffused light is more conducive to its growth, especially in the hot summer, when the temperature is too high and the light is too strong, it needs to be directly protected from the sun. Avoid it from withering and dying due to rapid evaporation of water.

3. Temperature

Hibiscus has good cold resistance, but needs to grow under constant temperature conditions, so the suitable temperature is between 18-25℃.

4. Watering

Hibiscus is suitable for warm and humid environment, so it has a greater demand for water. You can always keep its soil moist. In the hot summer, it can also be watered more. When there are too many rainy seasons, you should also pay attention to the problem of waterlogging.

5. Fertilization

Since phosphorus can promote the growth of branches and leaves and the firmness of roots and stems, phosphorus is mainly used during the growth period. Nitrogen can also be used, but it does not play a dominant role. Therefore, when the buds are budding and flourishing, phosphorus fertilizer is mainly used.

6. How to survive the winter

In winter, you need to move the hibiscus indoors. If you place it on the balcony, it is best to cover it with a protective film at night. Make sure the hibiscus has six hours of sunlight a day and the room should be ventilated. Prune the hibiscus before winter and cut off diseased branches, dead branches, and branches that grow too vigorously.

Things to note when growing hibiscus

1. Pests

If the environment is not suitable during the maintenance process, it is easy to be infected by pests. Common pests are red spiders, moths, etc. Once found, spraying treatment should be carried out as soon as possible. You can choose dichlorvos or dimethoate emulsion for treatment. At the same time, change the maintenance environment, ventilate more, and provide appropriate temperature and humidity.

2. Diseases

In addition to pests, brown spot disease and leaf blight are also prone to occur. Spray Bordeaux liquid, then remove the diseased leaves and burn them. As long as it is treated in time, it can be cured.