How to grow hibiscus

Hibiscus Growing Conditions

Hibiscus likes a warm and humid climate, is light-loving and shade-tolerant. It needs sunlight during its growth process and likes fertile and moist sandy loam. It has strong adaptability and grows fast. It is not cold-resistant. If planted in northern regions, some of the plants will be frozen to death in winter, while the other part can sprout from the roots in the spring of the following year.

How to grow hibiscus

The general method of propagation of hibiscus is division, which is usually carried out in spring before the plant sprouts. Before division, the branches of the mother plant are retained to a length of about 30 cm, and then the plant is dug out and split into several mounds. It is best if each mound has more than 2 branches, and then it can be transplanted.

Watering hibiscus flowers

Hibiscus has relatively high requirements for water and needs to be guaranteed sufficient water during its growth process. Its growth will be affected in a dry environment.

Hibiscus Fertilization

Hibiscus flowers are relatively large and there are more of them. During the flowering and growing periods, it is important to apply fertilizer in a timely manner. Generally speaking, you can apply a thin layer of decomposed liquid fertilizer every ten days or so, and pay attention to increasing the content of phosphorus and potassium fertilizers.

Hibiscus pest and disease control

Powdery mildew mainly harms the leaves of hibiscus. Diseased plants should be burned in time when found. In the early stage of the disease, it should be treated by spraying drugs. You can use oxycarboxin or spray methyl thiophanate for prevention and control.

How to grow hibiscus at home

1. When growing hibiscus at home, it is best to use acidic soil with good drainage. It is best to place the plant where it can see the sun. It should be shaded in midsummer to avoid direct sunlight that is too strong.

2. The environment in which hibiscus grows should be kept warm at ordinary times, and kept between 0-10℃ in winter. Sufficient water should be provided during the growing season. When the soil becomes dry, water should be replenished in time to create a humid environment. Watering should be reduced in winter.

Hibiscus flower care precautions

If hibiscus is grown indoors in winter, it is recommended to control the room temperature above 10 degrees, so that it can safely overwinter. If it is a relatively cool environment around 0 degrees, it is necessary to completely stop fertilizing, control watering, and cut off the dead parts to allow it to survive the winter smoothly.