What fertilizer is best for hibiscus

Hibiscus fertilization time

Hibiscus is usually repotted in April before being moved indoors. At this time, sufficient base fertilizer needs to be applied. After summer, thin liquid fertilizer should be applied every 7-10 days until it is moved indoors in autumn. It is best to keep it in a cool place for the winter. At this time, the plant grows slowly and fertilization needs to be stopped.

What fertilizer to use for hibiscus

When fertilizing hibiscus, it is generally better to use livestock manure containing mainly phosphorus and potassium fertilizers. The fertilizer must be completely decomposed and diluted before application, which can promote the plant to bloom.

Hibiscus fertilization method

1. When planting hibiscus in pots, apply enough base fertilizer at the bottom of the pot or in the soil, place tiles at the bottom, cover with 2 cm thick soil, and then add livestock manure, bone meal, etc.

2. When planting hibiscus, if you use organic fertilizer as base fertilizer, just mix it into the soil. The amount is 10% of the soil. In addition, you also need to apply enough base fertilizer when repotting.

Matters Needing Attention in Fertilizing Hibiscus

When fertilizing hibiscus, the fertilizer applied must not be too concentrated or applied too frequently, otherwise the roots of the plant will find it difficult to absorb it and will cause root damage. At this time, you must remove the plant from the pot in time, cut off the injured roots, and replant it.