What are the cultivation methods and precautions of hibiscus?

Hibiscus Introduction

Hibiscus, also known as hibiscus, red hibiscus, sun hibiscus, hibiscus rosa-sinensis, red hibiscus, red hibiscus, mulberry hibiscus, bell flower, and red flower, is a plant of the Malvaceae family and genus Hibiscus. Hibiscus flowers are large and come in red, yellow, pink and other colors. They bloom all year round, with the peak bloom in summer and autumn. They can be propagated by sowing and grafting.

Hibiscus cultivation method

Hibiscus prefers a warm, humid, sunny and well-ventilated environment. It is not frost-resistant and is shade-tolerant. It has a wide adaptability to soil, but grows best in fertile, loose, well-drained slightly acidic soil. The winter temperature should not be lower than 5 degrees Celsius.

To care for hibiscus, you need to provide an environment of 15-25 degrees. The plant is not tolerant to low temperatures, so the temperature should be controlled above 13 degrees in autumn and winter. It will grow better in relatively thick and slightly acidic flower soil. Generally, water it once a day, and water it twice a day in summer. It should receive 8 hours of sunlight every day.

Watering method

When growing hibiscus, it is generally sufficient to water it once a day. However, if it is summer, you can increase the watering frequency slightly to twice a day. It is best to water less in winter when the temperatures are low.

Fertilization method

Hibiscus is a fertilizer-loving plant. During the growth period, you can apply thin liquid fertilizer every 10-15 days. Stop fertilizing in winter and summer, otherwise fertilizer damage will occur, which will harm the growth of the roots.

Pruning methods

Hibiscus seedlings can be topped when they are 15 cm tall, leaving 2 or 3 branches. Pinch them again when they grow to a certain height. During the growth period, it is necessary to prune branches that grow unreasonably, branches that are diseased and insect-infested, and branches that are too dense to increase light transmittance. The best time for pruning is in winter.

Precautions for Hibiscus cultivation

In order to make the hibiscus bloom more flowers, it needs to be topped in early spring. In order to make it grow more vigorously, diseased and weak branches should be cut off in time after appearing on its plant.