How to water hibiscus in winter

Watering of Hibiscus in winter

Hibiscus truncatum will enter a dormant period in winter, so you should water it less or stop watering it altogether, and just keep the soil slightly moist. Because the growth of hibiscus truncatum becomes very slow in winter, watering should be reduced, and the amount of watering should be controlled, not too much.

  Although the hibiscus will enter a dormant period in winter, it still needs to be watered appropriately, but you need to wait until the soil is dry before watering it.

Improper watering of hibiscus in winter

The hibiscus does not require much water in winter, so the frequency and amount of watering can be reduced appropriately. Watering can be done according to the principle of watering when the soil is dry and watering when the soil is wet. Do not allow water to accumulate in the pot for a long time, as this will cause the roots of the hibiscus to rot or even die.

Fertilizing Hibiscus in winter

In winter, you should reduce the amount of fertilizer applied to Hibiscus tiliaceus, but you must also ensure that it has sufficient nutrients to facilitate the germination and growth of new buds in the following year. You can apply a thin cake fertilizer solution once before entering winter, and then apply decomposed organic fertilizer once in winter.

Precautions for watering hibiscus in winter

1. The best time to water hibiscus in winter is in the morning on a sunny day. The water temperature should be close to the room temperature to avoid damaging the plant's roots due to excessive temperature difference.

2. The growth of hibiscus is slow in winter, so you need to control the water supply and do not allow water to accumulate in the pot to avoid root rot. Each time you water it, you can water it directly at the roots or along the length of the pot. When the temperature is high, you can water it a little more frequently, but do not allow water to accumulate in the pot.

3. The watering of Hibiscus truncatum should be reduced in winter. It needs to be watered thoroughly once before entering winter. After that, the principle of not watering unless the soil is dry and watering thoroughly when watering should be adhered to.