Why won't my hibiscus grow flowers?

My girlfriend has had this hibiscus tree for a few years now, and last year, it had one flower on it. The previous 3 years, and this year, there aren't any flowers, much to her dismay. We have it in a 10" pot in our house (landlord does not allow us to plant it in the yard). The plant is watered daily, sits next to a window, gets plenty of fresh air and is loved well! Are there any tips to get the plant to flower and brighten our day?

Why won't my hibiscus grow flowers?
This page should answer many, if not all, of your questions. If your not fertilizing that's probably the problem. Check out the page and see if it helps.


I just bought a beautiful hibiscus for my yard.


Good Luck!


Jill Marie
Reply:First off, please stop watering it daily!!!


Its roots are slowly rotting!


Water it when the soil is dry when you scoop up a small handful and actually feel it.


Instead mist the plant to keep the humidity up.


Water weekly and fertilize during the spring and summer growing season only.


No fertilizer in fall and winter


If you can, you might want to buy a grow light to extend its days a little in the winter month, but it usually isn't necessary.


Really, just stop watering quite so much, and good luck
Reply:sorry, but unlees temps are in the 8os in your house everyday it wont flower. it thinks it is winter and is dormat. it is natural not to flower indoors. if you cant plant it outside can you put it in a pot at least. needs plant food too.
Reply:It's probably getting too much water and not enough light. Hibiscus like full sun!
Reply:Not enough light is your problem. Hibiscus need full sun most of the day.
Reply:gotta spray the leaves w/ water .. often light spray..