Should I use a large pot or a small pot for small hibiscus?

Should I use a large pot or a small pot for small hibiscus?

When caring for small hibiscus, you need to use a small pot first, because the plant will not be very large in the early stage of growth. If it is maintained in a large pot, it will be more difficult for the roots to absorb water and fertilizer. After the plant grows up, it can be maintained in a large pot.

Growth environment: The most suitable temperature for the growth of hibiscus is around 15-28 degrees. It is best planted in loose and breathable soil, and the soil should be kept moist as much as possible.

Repotting time: The hibiscus can be repotted when its branches and leaves grow lushly. Generally, spring and autumn are more suitable times for repotting, because the hibiscus will adapt better to the pot during these two nodes.

Should I use a deep or shallow pot for small hibiscus?

Hibiscus grows relatively fast. Generally, it is more suitable to be planted in a shallow pot when it is first planted. When the plant grows more lush in the later stage, you can change it to a deep pot for maintenance. Generally, the size of the flowerpot should be in a suitable ratio to the size of the hibiscus plant.

When planting hibiscus, the shape and material of the flower pot are not very strict. Generally, as long as the flower pot has good air permeability and water permeability, it will be fine. The material of the flower pot can be a clay pot or a ceramic pot.

How to repot small hibiscus

1. Remove the pot and prune the roots

When repotting the small hibiscus, you can knock on the pot wall a few times first, then turn the pot upside down. After it falls off, you can clean off the outermost layer of soil on the roots, leaving the inner heart soil, and then trim off the exposed rotten and dead roots.

2. Put it in the basin

When potting the small hibiscus, you can choose a larger pot than the original one. When planting, you can first spread a layer of clay particles at the bottom of the pot, and then put the soil in. After placing the small hibiscus, you can slowly compact the soil.