How does the small hibiscus survive the winter?

1. Choose the right environment for maintenance

Hibiscus sabdariffa can be grown in pots or in the ground, and of course the appropriate treatment methods for these two planting methods in winter are also different. Generally speaking, hibiscus planted in pots is more afraid of freezing than those grown outdoors. It is best to move it indoors after winter and place it in a sunny place so that it can spend the winter safely. If placed on the outdoor balcony, it can be moved inside to prevent frost and snow from causing frostbite on the branches and leaves. It is best to cover outdoor plantings with plastic film in winter. Plastic film has excellent heat preservation and anti-freeze effects, which helps the hibiscus to safely survive the winter.

2. Ensure reasonable lighting

Hibiscus is a flower that likes sunlight and warmth, so it must have high requirements for sunlight. In winter, when the temperature is low, light becomes an extremely important factor in helping hibiscus survive the winter. Therefore, during the winter maintenance process, place the hibiscus in a place where it can be exposed to the sun, and move the hibiscus in time so that all sides of the hibiscus can be exposed to light to prevent the hibiscus from experiencing growth deviations due to long-term exposure to light in one direction.

3. Pruning the plants

In order to allow the hibiscus to survive the winter better, flower lovers should prune the hibiscus in time in late autumn, shortening or directly cutting off long branches, dead branches, diseased branches, and broken branches to prevent the hibiscus from consuming too many nutrients in the winter and affecting its growth and development in the second year.

4. Reasonable water supply

Water is an essential factor for the growth of hibiscus. However, the hibiscus will enter a dormant period in winter. The last thing you should do at this time is to water it in large quantities. Instead, you should water it in small amounts or simply stop watering. If flower lovers are really worried about not watering the plants, they can control the water appropriately and just moisten the plants slightly.

5. Fertilization

The treatment of fertilizer and water is basically the same, that is, when entering the dormant period in winter, stop applying fertilizer or apply a small amount of fertilizer appropriately.