How to care for the hibiscus in summer to make it bloom vigorously
Abstract: This article discusses how to care for hibiscus in summer to make it bloom vigorously and the correct maintenance methods for green plants and flowers during the summer. Next, the editor will introduce the topic.
Now that summer has arrived and the weather is getting hotter every day, if we talk about the best flowers in summer, hibiscus can be said to be second to none. Most flowers cannot withstand the extreme heat and often enter a dormant period in summer. However, hibiscus is different. Its heat and sun tolerance make the hot summer days its peak blooming season. With minimal care, it can bloom continuously. Let's take a look together~
What is hibiscus?
Hibiscus, also known as China rose, is an evergreen shrub of the Malvaceae family, Hibiscus genus. Many people mistakenly believe that it is native to Japan, but hibiscus is a quintessential ancient Chinese flower. The name "hibiscus" as a plant name first appeared in "Shanhaijing·Overseas East": "There is hibiscus in Tang Valley, bathed by ten suns, located north of Heichi." In "Shanhaijing," this flower is considered a lucky plant, known as the "hibiscus divine tree." Since its flowers are mostly red and its leaves resemble those of the hibiscus, some people in later generations also call hibiscus "China rose." Therefore, hibiscus has nothing to do with Japan; it is native to China, and let's not allow such an excellent flower to be misattributed!
As an ancient southern flower, hibiscus has many typical characteristics of southern flowers. It prefers a warm and humid environment, loose and fertile acidic soil rich in humus, and it has excellent heat resistance but poor cold resistance, requiring protection during the winter. These habits determine its maintenance methods, and I will explain the summer maintenance methods in detail below:
One, not afraid of heat in summer but afraid of cold in winter
Hibiscus is an extremely heat-tolerant flower variety. While most flowers may reduce their bloom or not bloom at all in summer, hibiscus is in full bloom during this season. No matter whether you are in Guangdong, Guangxi, or Hainan, you don't have to worry about not blooming because of the heat. Under high temperatures, hibiscus can bloom continuously.
How to care for hibiscus in summer to make it bloom vigorously
But hibiscus is also extremely cold-sensitive. As soon as the temperature drops below 12 degrees, it will enter a semi-dormant state, and its growth will slow down significantly. If the temperature drops below 5 degrees, all the leaves will fall off, and if it drops below 0 degrees, it will freeze to death. Therefore, except for a few hot southern regions, most areas should keep hibiscus in a warm room during autumn and winter when temperatures drop.
Two, supplementing sunlight
Hibiscus is a plant that thrives in long-daylight conditions. In other words, it can only normally differentiate flower buds and develop flower buds after receiving a considerable amount of sunlight. Hibiscus has large and dark green leaves, which prefer sunlight even more than ordinary flowers. There is no need to shade it even during the hottest summer days. Place the pot in the best lit position, with the sun shining from morning to evening, and the plant is more likely to bloom.
Some flower enthusiasts online say that hibiscus cannot be exposed to the sun in summer, claiming that their hibiscus encountered various problems after being exposed to the sun. This is usually due to two situations.
Insufficient water
The stronger the sunlight, the faster the leaves' photosynthesis, and the more water the leaves consume. Added to the hot summer weather, the soil's water evaporates quickly. If there is no timely watering under the intense sun, it is easy to cause leaf dehydration, and within half a day, the leaves can wither and fall off due to insufficient water. On the surface, it seems like it's caused by sun exposure, but the fundamental reason is insufficient water.