How to cultivate hibiscus to make it bloom more
Are you curious about how to grow hibiscus to make it bloom more, as well as the experience related to hibiscus cultivation methods and green plant maintenance precautions? Here is a comprehensive introduction.
The key to growing hibiscus well lies in four points: blooming in all seasons, flowering monthly, with large and colorful flowers.
In fact, although hibiscus is common, it has large flowers and petals. It is an evergreen shrub that blooms in both single and double petals, which are both very beautiful. The flower colors also vary, with bright red being particularly attractive, as well as light pink, yellow, and mixed colors, all very beautiful. Single-petal hibiscus flowers resemble hollyhocks, while double-petal hibiscus looks like peony or tree peony flowers, which are very showy. Under good growing conditions, it can bloom continuously throughout the year, especially from June to September in the summer. So, how to care for potted hibiscus?
Firstly, ensure the hibiscus gets plenty of sunlight
Hibiscus enjoys ample sunlight because it is a sun-loving plant. It must be placed in a position with sufficient light to ensure it grows robustly and continues to bloom.
If there is insufficient light during regular maintenance, combined with excessive watering and moist potting soil, it can lead to the dropping of flower buds and leaves, or even root rot. Therefore, even in the summer, there is no need to shade it; placing it in a sunny area can still allow it to grow and bloom.
Secondly, ensure sufficient fertilizer and water for the hibiscus
Hibiscus thrives in fertile potting soil, so when preparing the soil, you can add some decomposed cake fertilizer or leaf mold to the bottom of the pot, and adding some fine sand is also beneficial. Additionally, frequent fertilizing is required during the growing period because it has a long blooming period and continuous flowering, so apply thin fertilizer frequently, such as watering with fertilizer every half month or providing some phosphorus-potassium fertilizer. Remember not to go too long without fertilizing. However, after October, there is no longer a need to fertilize.
How to cultivate hibiscus to make it bloom more
Thirdly, pay attention to watering the hibiscus
During the growing and flowering periods, watering should be timely. Do not water only when the potting soil is completely dry, as excessive drought can cause the flower buds to lack water, resulting in abscission and leaf yellowing due to insufficient water. However, during low temperatures in winter, watering should be reduced. If the room temperature is too low and excessive watering occurs, it can easily lead to leaf drop and root rot.
Fourthly, pay attention to protecting the hibiscus from the cold
Since it is not very cold-tolerant, it should be kept indoors during winter, maintaining a suitable indoor temperature. Keeping the temperature around 10 degrees Celsius is best. If the room temperature can reach 15 degrees or even higher, it is not suitable as it is detrimental to its dormancy and affects flowering the following year.
At the same time, the temperature in winter should not be too low. Below three degrees Celsius can cause cold damage. How to grow hibiscus? By doing these four points, it can bloom beautifully throughout the year. Some images are sourced from the internet; if there are any issues, please contact for replacement.