What are the cultivation methods and precautions of Hibiscus truncatum

Introduction of Hibiscus sibiricus

Hibiscus sabdariffa is a plant of the Malvaceae family and the genus Hibiscus. The plant is 100-180 cm tall, with a conical crown and many branched stems that are green, lavender or brown. The leaves are triangular-ovate and the flowers are borne in the leaf axils. The flowers are pink or pink in color, making it suitable for cuttings in spring.

How to grow hibiscus

Hibiscus likes an environment with plenty of sunlight and needs more than 6 hours of light a day. It can be placed in bright places such as indoor balconies and windowsills. Hibiscus likes fertilizer and should be fertilized every 10-15 days during its rapid growth period. Fertilizers with a higher phosphorus content should be applied in early summer, and fertilization should be stopped when it enters its dormant period in winter.

Hibiscus tiliaceus is suitable for planting in soil with good air permeability and drainage. It should not be planted in heavy clay soil. It should be prepared with river sand, leaf mold and organic fertilizer. It should be watered regularly during the growing period. It should be watered once a day in summer. In addition to normal maintenance, it is also necessary to pay attention to pruning and prevention and control of diseases and pests.

Watering method

Hibiscus tiliaceus likes a humid environment. It needs to be watered frequently during the growing season to keep the soil moist. The soil in the pot should not be too dry, but it should not cause water accumulation, especially in summer, when it needs to be watered once a day.

Fertilization method

Hibiscus tiliaceus is a fertilizer-loving plant. It is necessary to apply fertilizer in time during the growth period. It can be fertilized every 10-15 days. The concentration of the fertilizer should be low and concentrated fertilizer should not be applied.

Pruning methods

Hibiscus can be heavily pruned in autumn and winter, by cutting off all branches more than 10 cm from the ground. Light pruning can be done during the growing season, by cutting off one-third of the branches. At the same time, all dry, diseased, insect-infested and weak branches can be cut off, which is beneficial to the growth of the plant.

Things to note when growing hibiscus

Hibiscus tiliaceus is suitable for planting in loose, well-drained soil. The suitable growth temperature is between 15-28 degrees. It is relatively cold-resistant, but you must also pay attention to cold protection in winter and spray water to cool down in summer. It has a greater demand for sunlight and can be kept in a bright place, maintaining more than 6 hours of sunlight a day. It cannot be kept in a dark place.