How to care for hibiscus in winter

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Hibiscus is afraid of freezing and prefers a warm, humid, sunny environment. It is not resistant to frost and the maintenance temperature in winter should not be lower than 5 degrees, otherwise it is easy to get frostbite.

How to care for hibiscus in winter

1. Light : Hibiscus likes sunshine, especially the warm and soft light in winter. It must be exposed to more sunlight to increase nutrient accumulation and help it survive the winter.

2. Temperature : Hibiscus is afraid of freezing. In winter, it should be kept in an environment above 15 degrees. Otherwise, the low temperature will cause leaves to fall, which will affect the future growth, development and flowering of the plant.

3. Watering : In winter, wait until the soil of hibiscus is almost dry before watering it thoroughly. Do not water it too much, otherwise it will be very detrimental to its growth.

4. Fertilization : Do not fertilize hibiscus in winter, unless it is kept in a heated room. You can apply some fertilizer every half a month, but it should not be too strong.

How to grow it vigorously: Hibiscus is best grown in a sunny and ventilated place in winter, with a maintenance temperature of no less than 5 degrees Celsius. It grows vigorously in fertile, well-drained, slightly acidic soil.

How to prevent it from freezing to death: Hibiscus needs to be moved indoors to overwinter in winter. Thin liquid fertilizer needs to be applied every 7-10 days, and watering should be reduced depending on the dryness of the soil in the pot.

Can it be exposed to the sun: Hibiscus likes sunlight, and the maintenance environment must be full sun. It cannot be in semi-shade or shade, otherwise it will not bloom, or the flowers and buds will fall off, or the flowering will be poor.

How to keep hibiscus in winter: The temperature in the north should not be lower than 5 degrees in winter. When it is cold, you can cover it with paper or plastic film to keep it warm. Open the windows for ventilation during the day. No fertilizer is needed at ordinary times, and water it once every 5-7 days.

Precautions for Hibiscus cultivation in winter

1. Apply fertilizer in moderation : The temperature of hibiscus is low in winter, and the demand for fertilizer is reduced accordingly. Therefore, reduce fertilization. If the leaves turn yellow, apply concentrated ferrous sulfate aqueous solution to improve the physical and chemical properties of the soil.

2. Control watering : When hibiscus flowers spend the winter indoors, the soil in the pot should be relatively dry and avoid moisture. Generally, water them every 5 to 10 days to prevent the low temperature and high humidity soil environment from causing root rot.

3. Maintain the temperature : The dormant temperature of hibiscus in winter is 5-15 degrees. Too high or too low temperature will interrupt its dormancy and is not conducive to its growth.