Do I need to keep them inside until spring?
When can I plant Hibiscus that were dug up today due to construction. I live in Central Louisiana.?
If they were already growing outside, they are undoubtably hardy hibiscus. Go ahead and plant them outside where you want themn to grow, preferably in full sun. If they don't have any leaves, don't worry if they don't leaf out until almost May. They do leaf out later than other plants. Maybe April in your area.
If they were roughly treated when they were dug up, which often happens on construction sites, go to your garden center and get a bottle of root stimulator and water them with it a few times after they are planted. This will help prevent transplant shock and contains a rooting hormone to help them get started. If the roots are damaged, trim off the damaged parts before you plant them.
Pruning back the tops is a good idea, also, whether they are hardy or not. A damaged or shocked root system will recover better without so much top growth to support.
Reply:This is actually a good time to plant them in your area. The temps are down enough that the likelihood of shock is minimal. As with any transplant remember to keep them well watered for the first week or so to get them off to a good start. They need to reestablish their root system. Do not prune for the first year or you could kill them. However do pinch flower buds to encourage root growth. Wait to fertilize them for about two weeks and then make it half strength and use a fertilizer with low numbers. Your goal right now is roots not flowers.
Reply:if they are hardy hibiscus (rose of sharon) you can replant them right now. its best time to plant these as the roots will continue to grow and be in good shape come spring. if by chance they are tropical hibiscus, then pot them in big pots and keep inside till spring as they cant take cold weather. seeing as how these were dug up, they are probably tthe hardy ones.
Reply:put them in a container cover them with dirt to keep them moist not wet seriously doubt it will freeze enough to hurt them--the roots will hibernate till it warms up again ready for planting
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When is the best time of year to transplant hibiscus?
I have 5 that were planted last year and almost lost them due to the cold we had here (I live in the panhandle of Florida). They all came back, but only one has bloomed. I'd like to move them to a more prominent location in my garden.
When is the best time of year to transplant hibiscus?
I am not really sure if you are referring to the tropical variety or the larger bloomed hibiscus or even a rose of sharon...either way this is what I have done with the rose of sharon and the large bloomed varieties and it should work for the tropical as well.
You could transplant this most any time of year in FL. The best would be to wait for it to die back in the fall and then move it (make sure to remove the dead flowers so it does not waste it's energy on seed production.
OR, I have moved them after the flowers are dead; again remove the dead flowers to save the plants energy for root establishment. If you move a plant before fall, make sure you trim the plant back by about 1/3 to account for root loss during the transplant. If you move before the fall, make sure to pick a cooler, and perhaps overcast day to minimize the stress. Water well after it has been moved.
Reply:Spring or fall,but if its really rootbound and not doing well because of that,go ahead and transplant it now,but don't put it right out into the bright sun for awhile and if it starts to put on new growth or buds clip it off,(yes) clip it off,right now you want it putting all of its energy into its root system.at least for
a month to six weeks I would do this.Because if its still trying to put on new growth or blooms he's fine,but you still want his root system strong.Garden center advice,good luck
Reply:You're lucky they came back at all. However, as long as they're alive, they can be transplanted during any warm season.
When is the best time of year to transplant hibiscus?
I am not really sure if you are referring to the tropical variety or the larger bloomed hibiscus or even a rose of sharon...either way this is what I have done with the rose of sharon and the large bloomed varieties and it should work for the tropical as well.
You could transplant this most any time of year in FL. The best would be to wait for it to die back in the fall and then move it (make sure to remove the dead flowers so it does not waste it's energy on seed production.
OR, I have moved them after the flowers are dead; again remove the dead flowers to save the plants energy for root establishment. If you move a plant before fall, make sure you trim the plant back by about 1/3 to account for root loss during the transplant. If you move before the fall, make sure to pick a cooler, and perhaps overcast day to minimize the stress. Water well after it has been moved.
Reply:Spring or fall,but if its really rootbound and not doing well because of that,go ahead and transplant it now,but don't put it right out into the bright sun for awhile and if it starts to put on new growth or buds clip it off,(yes) clip it off,right now you want it putting all of its energy into its root system.at least for
a month to six weeks I would do this.Because if its still trying to put on new growth or blooms he's fine,but you still want his root system strong.Garden center advice,good luck
Reply:You're lucky they came back at all. However, as long as they're alive, they can be transplanted during any warm season.
I planted a hibiscus tree last year, when will new growth appear after a winter in Indiana?
I did not cover it over the winter but it is some what protected by our garage. It just looks as though it may not have made it through the winter. I want to find out when foliage should appear so I do not pull it out to replace and then find out it may still be alive.
I planted a hibiscus tree last year, when will new growth appear after a winter in Indiana?
according to the type.
tropical- died a long time ago and wont be comming up unless your temps werent lower than 25 all winter.
temperate- this is a cold hardy hibiscus most white and red some pink and yellow. dull leaves and will not come up till early or mud summer.
you can tell the difference by
tropical hibiscus- glossy leaves and flowers that die after one day and are replaced with new ones the next
temperate hibiscus- dull leaves light green. Large flowers that last many daya and are replaced with new ones.
Reply:I have never heard of a hardy hibiscus tree. I am in OH and the ones I see are tropical house plants. I'd just put it in the sun and water it. You might get lucky, but I doubt it.
Reply:My Hibiscus tree has just starting to show beginnings of growth at the root area the past two days in Missouri. Be patient and hopefully yours will start soon also.
Reply:wait a bit longer, the one I've had for about three or more years is just beginning to start to show signs of life
Reply:Sorry to bring the bad news but it might never come back... they sure don't survive the winter in Chicago.
I planted a hibiscus tree last year, when will new growth appear after a winter in Indiana?
according to the type.
tropical- died a long time ago and wont be comming up unless your temps werent lower than 25 all winter.
temperate- this is a cold hardy hibiscus most white and red some pink and yellow. dull leaves and will not come up till early or mud summer.
you can tell the difference by
tropical hibiscus- glossy leaves and flowers that die after one day and are replaced with new ones the next
temperate hibiscus- dull leaves light green. Large flowers that last many daya and are replaced with new ones.
Reply:I have never heard of a hardy hibiscus tree. I am in OH and the ones I see are tropical house plants. I'd just put it in the sun and water it. You might get lucky, but I doubt it.
Reply:My Hibiscus tree has just starting to show beginnings of growth at the root area the past two days in Missouri. Be patient and hopefully yours will start soon also.
Reply:wait a bit longer, the one I've had for about three or more years is just beginning to start to show signs of life
Reply:Sorry to bring the bad news but it might never come back... they sure don't survive the winter in Chicago.
How can I improve the life of my hibiscus plant?
It is the one with the very small leaves, it's spring time here and the leaves are tiny and the plant looks naked.
How can I improve the life of my hibiscus plant?
Just make sure it gets plenty of water. Sounds like the time of year to give it an all-purpose fertilizer as well. The good thing about hibiscus is when it really needs water it will let you know by drooping. After a while, you'll be able to tell exactly when it needs more water. I have several, and opposite of your weather pattern, it's just about time for me to bring them into my house for the winter.
good luck
How can I improve the life of my hibiscus plant?
Just make sure it gets plenty of water. Sounds like the time of year to give it an all-purpose fertilizer as well. The good thing about hibiscus is when it really needs water it will let you know by drooping. After a while, you'll be able to tell exactly when it needs more water. I have several, and opposite of your weather pattern, it's just about time for me to bring them into my house for the winter.
good luck
I have exotic hibiscus in pots on my patio.How do you keep the leaves from always turning yellow?
They are in the sun most of the day and watered daily b/c the sun dries it up so fast.
I have exotic hibiscus in pots on my patio.How do you keep the leaves from always turning yellow?
Are the leaves dropping when they turn yellow?? If so maybe they are getting too much water. Could be they are root bound and need to be transplanted or perhaps they are not getting enough water! Check the roots. Dig down as see if the soil twoard the bottom of the pot are dry. If so.,.....pencil in some holes and give it a good watering.
Reply:Plants in pots need to be fertilized evewry couple of weeks in the summer with a well-balanced (10-10-10) fertilizer. Feed them %26amp; the leaves should turn green again..
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I have exotic hibiscus in pots on my patio.How do you keep the leaves from always turning yellow?
Are the leaves dropping when they turn yellow?? If so maybe they are getting too much water. Could be they are root bound and need to be transplanted or perhaps they are not getting enough water! Check the roots. Dig down as see if the soil twoard the bottom of the pot are dry. If so.,.....pencil in some holes and give it a good watering.
Reply:Plants in pots need to be fertilized evewry couple of weeks in the summer with a well-balanced (10-10-10) fertilizer. Feed them %26amp; the leaves should turn green again..
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How big does the root system for a hibiscus plant grow?
We have several planted near our house. Will the root system bother our foundation?
How big does the root system for a hibiscus plant grow?
small i planted some today they only grow to the size to reach water no they wont bother your foundation only trees
Reply:I have 30 hibiscus all along my fence on both sides close to the house and they are over 8 feet tall. as a rule most plants have a root system as wide as they are tall but hibiscus go mostly down instead of out and won,t affect your foundation at all. Trees and shrubs like oaks for example grow extensive roots out ward and are wreaking havoc on my foundation. After charlie came through, i was amazed to see mostly oaks that were toppled.
How big does the root system for a hibiscus plant grow?
small i planted some today they only grow to the size to reach water no they wont bother your foundation only trees
Reply:I have 30 hibiscus all along my fence on both sides close to the house and they are over 8 feet tall. as a rule most plants have a root system as wide as they are tall but hibiscus go mostly down instead of out and won,t affect your foundation at all. Trees and shrubs like oaks for example grow extensive roots out ward and are wreaking havoc on my foundation. After charlie came through, i was amazed to see mostly oaks that were toppled.
What time of the year would i plant hibiscus rose mallow seeds in PA?
would i plant in the fall and expect them to grow in the spring?
What time of the year would i plant hibiscus rose mallow seeds in PA?
Start them indoors, put out in May -- If I remember my time in PA correctly
What time of the year would i plant hibiscus rose mallow seeds in PA?
Start them indoors, put out in May -- If I remember my time in PA correctly
What is the difference between wild and cultivated hibiscus plants?
The plants grown for cultivation are quite a bit different. They have been hybridised so many times they are sterile and no one is sure what they were originally.
What is the difference between wild and cultivated hibiscus plants?
Wild hibiscus grows all by itself in the wild. Cultivated is grown by someone who carefully tends the plant. The cultivated ones might have bigger flowers or more vivid colors.
What is the difference between wild and cultivated hibiscus plants?
Wild hibiscus grows all by itself in the wild. Cultivated is grown by someone who carefully tends the plant. The cultivated ones might have bigger flowers or more vivid colors.
Why does my hibiscus drop its flower buds before they could open up?
you need some fertilizer.it needs to be fed it is dying before it can flower.
Why does my hibiscus drop its flower buds before they could open up?
Are you sure they are not opening? They only open for a few hours before they close up, shrivel and and fall off.
Reply:Plants do not like to suffer from extreme variables of wet and dry. Humidity also plays a big part of flower production and flowering. Keep the plant a little on the drier side instead of wet, bot don't allow to dry completly. The main pot placed in a saucer or tray (with gravel in either if the plant will stand in water) will help to maintain humidity, misting will also help, as well as a light spray with the hose if the plant is out of doors. The fertilizer, if an older plant is a good idea, however if a new purchase, it already has been fed in the growing greenhouse for the necessary first 6 months of the plants life. Osmocote is a good choice to fertilize your plants (indoors and out) as it is a slow release brand that lasts for up to 6 months.
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Why does my hibiscus drop its flower buds before they could open up?
Are you sure they are not opening? They only open for a few hours before they close up, shrivel and and fall off.
Reply:Plants do not like to suffer from extreme variables of wet and dry. Humidity also plays a big part of flower production and flowering. Keep the plant a little on the drier side instead of wet, bot don't allow to dry completly. The main pot placed in a saucer or tray (with gravel in either if the plant will stand in water) will help to maintain humidity, misting will also help, as well as a light spray with the hose if the plant is out of doors. The fertilizer, if an older plant is a good idea, however if a new purchase, it already has been fed in the growing greenhouse for the necessary first 6 months of the plants life. Osmocote is a good choice to fertilize your plants (indoors and out) as it is a slow release brand that lasts for up to 6 months.
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What to do when you over water a Hibiscus!?
I accidentally over watered my hibiscus and now its leaves are turning yellow and I don't want it to die! Please help!
What to do when you over water a Hibiscus!?
If the veins are still green it just needs some more nitrogen... if not... warm it up and let it dry out...overwatering tends to yellow from the bottom of the plant and upwards from there until you have total leaf drop...
Reply:hibiscus leaves turn yellow when you do not water it for a day it is very hard to water a hibiscus too much
What to do when you over water a Hibiscus!?
If the veins are still green it just needs some more nitrogen... if not... warm it up and let it dry out...overwatering tends to yellow from the bottom of the plant and upwards from there until you have total leaf drop...
Reply:hibiscus leaves turn yellow when you do not water it for a day it is very hard to water a hibiscus too much
Will hibiscus grow up, around, and on top of the trellis over my patio?
I believe that this will work but I need to know for sure before I plant one. Also, what is a good time of the year to plant?
Will hibiscus grow up, around, and on top of the trellis over my patio?
Hibiscus vine?? That's a new one on me. The only ones I know are shrubs. Could you train a shrub to grow up a trellis, yes........but it's the over part, the lateral growth, I'm not seeing. Hibiscus is vertical.
Alternatives: wisteria, grapes, roses, trumpet vine, to name just 4.
Reply:It is more of a herbaceous annual or perennial here in IL. The perennial ones will die back to the ground every year and only get about 3 feet tall. The annual ones are, well... annuals, so I don't really know too much about those but I do know that it is a shrub and wont twine around a trellis.
I hope you find a good substitute though.
Reply:No, hibiscus will not grow over the top of a trellis. It is a shrub, not a vine. You could espalier the hibiscus in front of the trellis, I suppose, but that's high maintenance and if you live where you have freezes, you will have to start over every spring when the hibiscus comes back after freezing down to its roots.
Plant after the last danger of frost is past.
Reply:Click this link and scroll all the way to the bottom of the screen for trellis vines:
http://www.gardengatemagazine.com/extras...
If you choose wisteria, you will need to reinforce your trellis or it will be knocked down by the weight.
Reply:No. It is a bush not a vine. It can grow high but will not climb or go across top of arbor.
Timing depends on where you live? They don't like cold weather. ....J
Will hibiscus grow up, around, and on top of the trellis over my patio?
Hibiscus vine?? That's a new one on me. The only ones I know are shrubs. Could you train a shrub to grow up a trellis, yes........but it's the over part, the lateral growth, I'm not seeing. Hibiscus is vertical.
Alternatives: wisteria, grapes, roses, trumpet vine, to name just 4.
Reply:It is more of a herbaceous annual or perennial here in IL. The perennial ones will die back to the ground every year and only get about 3 feet tall. The annual ones are, well... annuals, so I don't really know too much about those but I do know that it is a shrub and wont twine around a trellis.
I hope you find a good substitute though.
Reply:No, hibiscus will not grow over the top of a trellis. It is a shrub, not a vine. You could espalier the hibiscus in front of the trellis, I suppose, but that's high maintenance and if you live where you have freezes, you will have to start over every spring when the hibiscus comes back after freezing down to its roots.
Plant after the last danger of frost is past.
Reply:Click this link and scroll all the way to the bottom of the screen for trellis vines:
http://www.gardengatemagazine.com/extras...
If you choose wisteria, you will need to reinforce your trellis or it will be knocked down by the weight.
Reply:No. It is a bush not a vine. It can grow high but will not climb or go across top of arbor.
Timing depends on where you live? They don't like cold weather. ....J
What should I do with two Hibiscus plants that have been devastated by Whiteflies?
The flies are gone, but so are all of the leaves.
The branches are dry, brittle, and just show a little new growth on one plant.
Are the roots still good?
What should I do with two Hibiscus plants that have been devastated by Whiteflies?
dig up the plant and see if there are tiny WORMS in the roots, if so you have to get rid of the plants and put a bug killer "Summer guard" for example into the soil and not plant anything there for another season. You can also try putting your Hibiuscus into a pot, and watching it that way with new soil....they need 100% sun.
Lenise
Ferndale_Michigan_Gardening@yahoogroup...
Reply:I had the same problem with my Hibiscus, I thought there was no hope for it, but I sprayed it with house plant bug spray and pruned it a little. I left it outside for the summer and it came back as beautiful as ever. So yes, the roots are still good.
oh, and don't forget to fertelize it. Good luck!
Reply:Usually if the plants have been damaged that bad then it is easier and less expensive to toss them and get new ones.
Also, are they outside? or inside?
Because, outside then new vegetation on the Hibiscus, or new plants will draw the white flies back.
Inside, check all your other plants on the underside of the leaves for Whitefield eggs and pupae waiting to hatch.
So even if the roots are good, the chance of re infestation is pretty high if they were numerous enough to do that damage the first time. So, maybe it is best to toss the plants and do not replace them until next season when you are sure the white fly are gone.
Reply:yes they are. keep it in the 80s and give it some miracle gro. in one month small leaves will emerge all over the branch, and the tips will green too. in 3 months of nice weather or high indoor temps your hibiscus will be much fuller and begining to make some buds. a week or 2 later flowers will appear
The branches are dry, brittle, and just show a little new growth on one plant.
Are the roots still good?
What should I do with two Hibiscus plants that have been devastated by Whiteflies?
dig up the plant and see if there are tiny WORMS in the roots, if so you have to get rid of the plants and put a bug killer "Summer guard" for example into the soil and not plant anything there for another season. You can also try putting your Hibiuscus into a pot, and watching it that way with new soil....they need 100% sun.
Lenise
Ferndale_Michigan_Gardening@yahoogroup...
Reply:I had the same problem with my Hibiscus, I thought there was no hope for it, but I sprayed it with house plant bug spray and pruned it a little. I left it outside for the summer and it came back as beautiful as ever. So yes, the roots are still good.
oh, and don't forget to fertelize it. Good luck!
Reply:Usually if the plants have been damaged that bad then it is easier and less expensive to toss them and get new ones.
Also, are they outside? or inside?
Because, outside then new vegetation on the Hibiscus, or new plants will draw the white flies back.
Inside, check all your other plants on the underside of the leaves for Whitefield eggs and pupae waiting to hatch.
So even if the roots are good, the chance of re infestation is pretty high if they were numerous enough to do that damage the first time. So, maybe it is best to toss the plants and do not replace them until next season when you are sure the white fly are gone.
Reply:yes they are. keep it in the 80s and give it some miracle gro. in one month small leaves will emerge all over the branch, and the tips will green too. in 3 months of nice weather or high indoor temps your hibiscus will be much fuller and begining to make some buds. a week or 2 later flowers will appear
My Hibiscus plant's flowers seem kind of dull this year. Is there anything I can do to revive the color?
Everything else looks good. Very lush, green leaves and it seems to be very heathy. Just not as bright as previous years.
My Hibiscus plant's flowers seem kind of dull this year. Is there anything I can do to revive the color?
If this is an indoor plant it must be tropical and if it's outdoor you must live in a much warmer zone. So it must be a tropical hibiscus. So fertilize lightly and often -- hibiscus are heavy feeders. Use fertilizers that include the trace elements such as iron, copper, boron, etc. A dry fertilizer such as a 10-10-10 is all right, however most growers prefer low phosphate fertilizer such as a 7-2-7, feeling that it helps produce the most impressive quality and quantity of blooms. Those so-called "bloom specials" with the 10-40-10 type of formula are avoided by most professional growers -- phosphorous can build up in the soil over time and cause a general decline in the health of tropical hibiscus plants. Over-use of high nitrogen fertilizers may encourage leaf growth rather than flower production. Water soluble fertilizers are good both for spraying leaves (foliar feeding) and for fertilizing potted plants. (High phosphorous water soluble fertilizers can be used successfully when applied as a foliar feeding.) Experiment and see what works well for your local growing conditions. Slightly acid soil (a pH of 6 to 7) helps the plant absorb nutrients. Hard water and proximity to things like concrete can move the pH in the wrong direction -- toward an alkaline pH
Reply:since it is cold not really just keep watering it. and maybe a little miracle grow because that does not help the color helps the size if you use miracle grow as the size is increasing maybe the color will increase too.
Reply:Go here for care:
http://www.hiddenvalleyhibiscus.com/care...
Reply:Miracle Grow
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My Hibiscus plant's flowers seem kind of dull this year. Is there anything I can do to revive the color?
If this is an indoor plant it must be tropical and if it's outdoor you must live in a much warmer zone. So it must be a tropical hibiscus. So fertilize lightly and often -- hibiscus are heavy feeders. Use fertilizers that include the trace elements such as iron, copper, boron, etc. A dry fertilizer such as a 10-10-10 is all right, however most growers prefer low phosphate fertilizer such as a 7-2-7, feeling that it helps produce the most impressive quality and quantity of blooms. Those so-called "bloom specials" with the 10-40-10 type of formula are avoided by most professional growers -- phosphorous can build up in the soil over time and cause a general decline in the health of tropical hibiscus plants. Over-use of high nitrogen fertilizers may encourage leaf growth rather than flower production. Water soluble fertilizers are good both for spraying leaves (foliar feeding) and for fertilizing potted plants. (High phosphorous water soluble fertilizers can be used successfully when applied as a foliar feeding.) Experiment and see what works well for your local growing conditions. Slightly acid soil (a pH of 6 to 7) helps the plant absorb nutrients. Hard water and proximity to things like concrete can move the pH in the wrong direction -- toward an alkaline pH
Reply:since it is cold not really just keep watering it. and maybe a little miracle grow because that does not help the color helps the size if you use miracle grow as the size is increasing maybe the color will increase too.
Reply:Go here for care:
http://www.hiddenvalleyhibiscus.com/care...
Reply:Miracle Grow
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How do you winterize a Hibiscus tree ?
I'm bringing it in to my home. Any tips on lighting,watering and feeding.
How do you winterize a Hibiscus tree ?
Start getting your Hibiscus ready to bring indoors when Daylight Saving Time ends. The temperature slowly starts to drop in the evening leading to cooler nights. Place the Hibiscus in a shady location for two weeks to begin acclimatizing it for interior residence. During this time check your plant for any insects and spray with the appropriate insecticide. Place the Hibiscus in a southern or western exposure. Your Hibiscus may experience yellowing of the leaves and leaf drop. Your plant is just adjusting to their new surroundings. During the winter months it is recommended to use a humidity saucer for your Hibiscus. You can easily make this by getting a saucer and lining the bottom of the saucer with small gravel or pebbles and filling the saucer with water to the level of the stones.
Reply:I have a tropical hibiscus tree that is 7 foot tall. I bring it in at the 1st chance of a frost. This will be its 7th winter season. I cut it back to a manageable size of 5 feet. I water it weekly. Once the weather allows I slowly take it outside. To much sun at one time will cause it to burn the leaves. It will recover but it takes many months. Just slowly introduce it to the sun light.
Reply:treat it as normal...just bring it in...and put it in a sunny place...
we have had one for years...and it has lasted ct winters inside...we have done nothing different to it...
Reply:Water hibiscus when the soil is dry to the touch. The roots must remain constantly moist, but not wet. Well-drained soil is key.
Remove faded flowers to keep plants looking tidy. Grooming also discourages insect pests by eliminating their hiding places.
Protect hibiscus from cold weather. Move plants grown in containers to a protected area. Plants grown in the ground should be covered if temperatures are expected to drop below freezing.
Some do not require much attention once they stabilize
planting should have sunlight at least six hours a day
They can be taken inside when freezing starts. Make sure to leave them by a window so that some sunlight is available. Proper care will bring out the best in your Hibiscus.
How do you winterize a Hibiscus tree ?
Start getting your Hibiscus ready to bring indoors when Daylight Saving Time ends. The temperature slowly starts to drop in the evening leading to cooler nights. Place the Hibiscus in a shady location for two weeks to begin acclimatizing it for interior residence. During this time check your plant for any insects and spray with the appropriate insecticide. Place the Hibiscus in a southern or western exposure. Your Hibiscus may experience yellowing of the leaves and leaf drop. Your plant is just adjusting to their new surroundings. During the winter months it is recommended to use a humidity saucer for your Hibiscus. You can easily make this by getting a saucer and lining the bottom of the saucer with small gravel or pebbles and filling the saucer with water to the level of the stones.
Reply:I have a tropical hibiscus tree that is 7 foot tall. I bring it in at the 1st chance of a frost. This will be its 7th winter season. I cut it back to a manageable size of 5 feet. I water it weekly. Once the weather allows I slowly take it outside. To much sun at one time will cause it to burn the leaves. It will recover but it takes many months. Just slowly introduce it to the sun light.
Reply:treat it as normal...just bring it in...and put it in a sunny place...
we have had one for years...and it has lasted ct winters inside...we have done nothing different to it...
Reply:Water hibiscus when the soil is dry to the touch. The roots must remain constantly moist, but not wet. Well-drained soil is key.
Remove faded flowers to keep plants looking tidy. Grooming also discourages insect pests by eliminating their hiding places.
Protect hibiscus from cold weather. Move plants grown in containers to a protected area. Plants grown in the ground should be covered if temperatures are expected to drop below freezing.
Some do not require much attention once they stabilize
planting should have sunlight at least six hours a day
They can be taken inside when freezing starts. Make sure to leave them by a window so that some sunlight is available. Proper care will bring out the best in your Hibiscus.
Hibiscus - bought an exotic hibiscus plant this spring. Should we spray with cloud cover for the winter?
Live in Northern California and we get frost.
Hibiscus - bought an exotic hibiscus plant this spring. Should we spray with cloud cover for the winter?
You should bring it back inside for winter and put it in a sunny window and next spring when danger of frost is past plant in garden.
Reply:The exotic hibiscus you bought will suffer from cold and be damaged or killed by frost. Cloud cover can help prevent frost by eliminating ice nucleating bacteria on the leaves. However it will not prevent frost or freeze damage. It is usually used as a last resort where short duration frosts above 32 degrees would be expected. In other words it can help, but will not prevent a plant from freezing.
Reply:Did the flowers go alread, it makes a wonderful tea.
Reply:What did the literature say about it? Some Hibisci tolerate a bit of frost and some don't.
Reply:If it is a tropical hibiscus, bring it inside for winter. Mine are already nipped a bit in Oklahoma, with temps down to about 37. They cannot tolorate a freeze at all. Perennial ones can, however.
Reply:What type of hubiscus is this. Some are hardy to montana! You probably have a tropical hibiscus. Just in case I would bring it inside when temperatures dip below 40.
Reply:From:
http://www.strictlyhibiscus.com/care.php
"WINTER PROOFING
Up North your hibiscus plants will need to be brought inside for the Winter. In the deeper south, like Florida, you may only have to cover your plants to protect them from a light frost. When Winter approaches, it is a good idea to use a fertilizer like 2-10-10 to harden up your hibiscus plants."
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Lots more good info from the link above such as pests and diseases.
If you do lose it, don't be afraid to start over next spring.
Reply:If your temps ever dip below 45 degrees then I would suggest you bring it indoors. Tropical hibiscus can not tolerate cold temperatures. I've never heard of spraying something with cloud cover, but whatever it is I doubt it would work for a tropical hibiscus. However if your hibiscus is a perennial or hardy hibiscus then you don't have to do anything to it at all.
Good Luck
Hibiscus - bought an exotic hibiscus plant this spring. Should we spray with cloud cover for the winter?
You should bring it back inside for winter and put it in a sunny window and next spring when danger of frost is past plant in garden.
Reply:The exotic hibiscus you bought will suffer from cold and be damaged or killed by frost. Cloud cover can help prevent frost by eliminating ice nucleating bacteria on the leaves. However it will not prevent frost or freeze damage. It is usually used as a last resort where short duration frosts above 32 degrees would be expected. In other words it can help, but will not prevent a plant from freezing.
Reply:Did the flowers go alread, it makes a wonderful tea.
Reply:What did the literature say about it? Some Hibisci tolerate a bit of frost and some don't.
Reply:If it is a tropical hibiscus, bring it inside for winter. Mine are already nipped a bit in Oklahoma, with temps down to about 37. They cannot tolorate a freeze at all. Perennial ones can, however.
Reply:What type of hubiscus is this. Some are hardy to montana! You probably have a tropical hibiscus. Just in case I would bring it inside when temperatures dip below 40.
Reply:From:
http://www.strictlyhibiscus.com/care.php
"WINTER PROOFING
Up North your hibiscus plants will need to be brought inside for the Winter. In the deeper south, like Florida, you may only have to cover your plants to protect them from a light frost. When Winter approaches, it is a good idea to use a fertilizer like 2-10-10 to harden up your hibiscus plants."
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Lots more good info from the link above such as pests and diseases.
If you do lose it, don't be afraid to start over next spring.
Reply:If your temps ever dip below 45 degrees then I would suggest you bring it indoors. Tropical hibiscus can not tolerate cold temperatures. I've never heard of spraying something with cloud cover, but whatever it is I doubt it would work for a tropical hibiscus. However if your hibiscus is a perennial or hardy hibiscus then you don't have to do anything to it at all.
Good Luck
How do i cross pollinate hibiscus flowers if they only last a few days then fall off?
Do i just take the seed that i cross pollinated and put it in the ground?
How do i cross pollinate hibiscus flowers if they only last a few days then fall off?
YES TAKING THE SEED SHOULD WORK. ALSO GRAFTING A HIBISCUS CAN BE EASIER. YOUTUBE GRAFTING VIDIEOS, AND YOU WOULD BE SURPRISED WHAT YOU CAN GRAPHT
Reply:You can learn more about pollinating hibiscus here
http://www.gardengrapevine.com/HibiscusR...
How do i cross pollinate hibiscus flowers if they only last a few days then fall off?
YES TAKING THE SEED SHOULD WORK. ALSO GRAFTING A HIBISCUS CAN BE EASIER. YOUTUBE GRAFTING VIDIEOS, AND YOU WOULD BE SURPRISED WHAT YOU CAN GRAPHT
Reply:You can learn more about pollinating hibiscus here
http://www.gardengrapevine.com/HibiscusR...
Can you bring hibiscus plants inside for the winter?
I have one in a pot outside and I would like to know what to do with it.
Can you bring hibiscus plants inside for the winter?
Yes, I brought mine in last night. Spray it with an insecticidal soap, and watch for bugs. repeat the sprayings if you need to. One other thing I watch for is scale, which has taken a couple of my hibiscus over the years.
With good sun, they will even bloom indoors.
Reply:Yes. However, I would recommend the following since you have provided limited information.
!. Safety first! How big is the container of hibiscus.
2. Is it Staked or on a Trellis and easily moved.
3. Do you have a planned location picked out in your interior of your home or well lite/natural light location?
4. Consider checking the soil, leaves etc. for potential insects that you may not want to convey to your home interior.....if that is the selected location.
5. If any trimming or stabilizing or transplanting needed consider making that unfold before bringing into a protected area.
6. You may want to invest in a movable cart/stand to place plant on to have the mobility to move when cleaning or capturing more sun light during the winter season ahead.
7. Location will be important.
8. I would not recommend transplanting if it is in bloom. That would represent to much stress for a successful transplant. Wait till blooms are complete. Dead-head if needed and remove any unhealthy leaves, stems or branches to provide more energy to your hibiscus.
Happy Planting and Gardening!
Reply:Yep, Bring it in it should last... It will be to cold outside to keep in alive out there during the winter.... just watch out for bugs
Reply:yes, you can. the only problem is the insects that might be on it will have to be dealt with, lite white fly and nats.
Reply:If it is the tropical variety and you live in a zone where it will not make it over the winter, then you can bring them inside for the winter. They will need a sunny place and won't require near as much water inside where the temperature and humidity levels are constant and consistant. I would water it really good when you bring it in and then make sure it gets some once a month. It is going to drop some leaves and look pretty rough through the winter months. When all threat of frost has passed next spring, set it outside, cut it back by 1/2 to 2/3 and begin fertilizing. You will see new leaf sprouts in approximately 4 - 6 weeks. Good Luck!
Reply:YES, you need to bring these in, they will not last outside in the winter. They cannot withstand temps below 55.
If I were you, bring it in, but try to keep it is the same general area as it was outside, ex. if it was getting morning sun, put it near a window that the morning sun comes into.
bringing it in from outside sometimes causes shock, and leaf drop. so be sure to give it some fertilizer.
good luck!
Kung Fu school
Can you bring hibiscus plants inside for the winter?
Yes, I brought mine in last night. Spray it with an insecticidal soap, and watch for bugs. repeat the sprayings if you need to. One other thing I watch for is scale, which has taken a couple of my hibiscus over the years.
With good sun, they will even bloom indoors.
Reply:Yes. However, I would recommend the following since you have provided limited information.
!. Safety first! How big is the container of hibiscus.
2. Is it Staked or on a Trellis and easily moved.
3. Do you have a planned location picked out in your interior of your home or well lite/natural light location?
4. Consider checking the soil, leaves etc. for potential insects that you may not want to convey to your home interior.....if that is the selected location.
5. If any trimming or stabilizing or transplanting needed consider making that unfold before bringing into a protected area.
6. You may want to invest in a movable cart/stand to place plant on to have the mobility to move when cleaning or capturing more sun light during the winter season ahead.
7. Location will be important.
8. I would not recommend transplanting if it is in bloom. That would represent to much stress for a successful transplant. Wait till blooms are complete. Dead-head if needed and remove any unhealthy leaves, stems or branches to provide more energy to your hibiscus.
Happy Planting and Gardening!
Reply:Yep, Bring it in it should last... It will be to cold outside to keep in alive out there during the winter.... just watch out for bugs
Reply:yes, you can. the only problem is the insects that might be on it will have to be dealt with, lite white fly and nats.
Reply:If it is the tropical variety and you live in a zone where it will not make it over the winter, then you can bring them inside for the winter. They will need a sunny place and won't require near as much water inside where the temperature and humidity levels are constant and consistant. I would water it really good when you bring it in and then make sure it gets some once a month. It is going to drop some leaves and look pretty rough through the winter months. When all threat of frost has passed next spring, set it outside, cut it back by 1/2 to 2/3 and begin fertilizing. You will see new leaf sprouts in approximately 4 - 6 weeks. Good Luck!
Reply:YES, you need to bring these in, they will not last outside in the winter. They cannot withstand temps below 55.
If I were you, bring it in, but try to keep it is the same general area as it was outside, ex. if it was getting morning sun, put it near a window that the morning sun comes into.
bringing it in from outside sometimes causes shock, and leaf drop. so be sure to give it some fertilizer.
good luck!
Kung Fu school
How long are hibiscus flowers supposed to last on the plant before they fall off?
I just got the plant and the first flower fell off two days after it opened. Is this a problem?
How long are hibiscus flowers supposed to last on the plant before they fall off?
I had a hibiscus plant last year and the blooms lasted two days. But as the season went on there were always new blooms. My biggest problem, we had a bad year for frost and I didn't move or cover my plant and lost it. My daughter has a hugh hibiscus plant growing outside her front door in Tennessee and all she does is cut it back each year and it grows crazy. It has blooms constantly but the also last about two to three days. It has even thrived in the winter. So maybe they do best planted in the ground. Hope this helps abit.
Reply:This is not a problem the flowers will last about one day, then fall off the second day, as log as you see other buds on the plant it is ok, they like alot of water but soil that has good drainage....the flowers are so pretty it is too bad that they only last a day or so....
Reply:perfectly normal, every time one flower fall off there is another one just about to bloom...that's the beauty of hibiscus always flowers year round (of course if you live in planting zone 9 and above)
How long are hibiscus flowers supposed to last on the plant before they fall off?
I had a hibiscus plant last year and the blooms lasted two days. But as the season went on there were always new blooms. My biggest problem, we had a bad year for frost and I didn't move or cover my plant and lost it. My daughter has a hugh hibiscus plant growing outside her front door in Tennessee and all she does is cut it back each year and it grows crazy. It has blooms constantly but the also last about two to three days. It has even thrived in the winter. So maybe they do best planted in the ground. Hope this helps abit.
Reply:This is not a problem the flowers will last about one day, then fall off the second day, as log as you see other buds on the plant it is ok, they like alot of water but soil that has good drainage....the flowers are so pretty it is too bad that they only last a day or so....
Reply:perfectly normal, every time one flower fall off there is another one just about to bloom...that's the beauty of hibiscus always flowers year round (of course if you live in planting zone 9 and above)
Why do many fruit teas/infusions contain Hibiscus?
I've just started buying fruit infusions and notice that many of the ones I buy contain Hibiscus as one of the larger ingrediants.
Eg. Apple %26amp; Blueberry, largest ingrediant Hibiscus.
Is it just a bulking agent or does it add some flavour. If so what does it's flavour resemble? Is it there because it is cheaper to use than apple %26amp; blueberry?
Why do many fruit teas/infusions contain Hibiscus?
well I thought there was some sort of health benefit in hibiscus. Im sure there is somewhere, but I cant recall, I bought some pure hibiscus tea from health food store, and that is the crappiest tea ever.. Tastes just like you'd think. a bitter old red flower.. No matter how much honey or sugar I added, it still tasted bitter..
Eg. Apple %26amp; Blueberry, largest ingrediant Hibiscus.
Is it just a bulking agent or does it add some flavour. If so what does it's flavour resemble? Is it there because it is cheaper to use than apple %26amp; blueberry?
Why do many fruit teas/infusions contain Hibiscus?
well I thought there was some sort of health benefit in hibiscus. Im sure there is somewhere, but I cant recall, I bought some pure hibiscus tea from health food store, and that is the crappiest tea ever.. Tastes just like you'd think. a bitter old red flower.. No matter how much honey or sugar I added, it still tasted bitter..
Should hibiscus flowers be cut off at the stem or just pull the flower our (daily) as it days?
I have a lot of hibiscus that bloom beautifully and I've just been pulling out the flower as it droops and dies. It's occurred to me that this may be the wrong way to do it. Please advise.
Should hibiscus flowers be cut off at the stem or just pull the flower our (daily) as it days?
yes your fine,this is called"deadheading".this will make the flower keep blooming as it know that it hasnt went to seed.it wants to reproduce.when pruning cut back to the next leaf.
Reply:It is good to dead head your flowers to keep them from going to seed and thus creating a longer bloom season. But.. I think it would be better to clip off the dead bloom since pulling them might just take the flowery parts of the flower and leave the seed pod behind.
Reply:If you leave the old flower to dry up, some of these pods will dry up and have seeds in them. Want more plants? If not pull away. Just my opinion.
Should hibiscus flowers be cut off at the stem or just pull the flower our (daily) as it days?
yes your fine,this is called"deadheading".this will make the flower keep blooming as it know that it hasnt went to seed.it wants to reproduce.when pruning cut back to the next leaf.
Reply:It is good to dead head your flowers to keep them from going to seed and thus creating a longer bloom season. But.. I think it would be better to clip off the dead bloom since pulling them might just take the flowery parts of the flower and leave the seed pod behind.
Reply:If you leave the old flower to dry up, some of these pods will dry up and have seeds in them. Want more plants? If not pull away. Just my opinion.
Hibiscus that lived through a frost winter?
Hello Gardeners, We bought two Hibiscus last summer that our dog ate. Well there wasn't much to them left so I planted them outside last fall in Zone 7 (North Carolina Piedmont) not expecting much from them. What little green was there died off in the winter down to the ground. This spring/summer they grew about 3 foot high and wide with a great color display.
My question is, since they both lived through a frost winter, what should I do this year? Should I cut them back to the base? Dig em up and bring them in? If I cut them back should I cut em down to the root level again or just give them a trim? I don't have the variety info and I looked at Rose of Sharon and the leaf structure doesn't look the same so I don't think they are azaleas.
Hibiscus that lived through a frost winter?
HARDY HIBISCUS - Hibiscus syriacus Zones 5 - 8
most folks that I know cut them back to about five inches and mulch them in pretty heavy....and mark them so you know it's not a dead plant, cuz they take forever to get going in spring... May or June before they really get a move on.... especially up in the Ohio area...
Reply:some hibiscus are cold hardy. it sounds as though this is what you have.
zone 7 is semi-tropical (i believe). your hibiscus should do just fine, unless you have one of those rare winters where the temps stay below freezing for an extended amount of time.
i would not dig the plant up, but would mulch heavily in te late fall. i would not cut the plant back either. i would wait until spring and see if the branches put out new buds or if the new growth comes from the base of the plants.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hibiscus
hope this helps.
Reply:I think the safest thing would be to just give them a trim, root prune them soon and bring them in before the first frost. You got lucky last year and maybe it is a hardy variety and would work outside this winter too. But if you want to be really safe...
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My question is, since they both lived through a frost winter, what should I do this year? Should I cut them back to the base? Dig em up and bring them in? If I cut them back should I cut em down to the root level again or just give them a trim? I don't have the variety info and I looked at Rose of Sharon and the leaf structure doesn't look the same so I don't think they are azaleas.
Hibiscus that lived through a frost winter?
HARDY HIBISCUS - Hibiscus syriacus Zones 5 - 8
most folks that I know cut them back to about five inches and mulch them in pretty heavy....and mark them so you know it's not a dead plant, cuz they take forever to get going in spring... May or June before they really get a move on.... especially up in the Ohio area...
Reply:some hibiscus are cold hardy. it sounds as though this is what you have.
zone 7 is semi-tropical (i believe). your hibiscus should do just fine, unless you have one of those rare winters where the temps stay below freezing for an extended amount of time.
i would not dig the plant up, but would mulch heavily in te late fall. i would not cut the plant back either. i would wait until spring and see if the branches put out new buds or if the new growth comes from the base of the plants.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hibiscus
hope this helps.
Reply:I think the safest thing would be to just give them a trim, root prune them soon and bring them in before the first frost. You got lucky last year and maybe it is a hardy variety and would work outside this winter too. But if you want to be really safe...
pulling teeth
Can caladium and hibiscus survive winter in Texas?
We recently moved from the north to about 100 miles southeast of Dallas and have planted caladium. Is it necessary to dig up the bulbs or is there a way to care for them so that they can make it through the winter? What should we do to the hibiscus? Thanks
Can caladium and hibiscus survive winter in Texas?
The caladium will be fine. The top will die off, but the bulbs will still be alive and will sprout in the spring, unless it snows. The hibiscus will not survive frost, so either take it inside or cover it. The covering will not work for a very hard frost.
Reply:I agree with above, but ask what type hibiscus? There are tropical which will not survive but also herbaceous that will.
Reply:I live in zone 7 and caladium didn't make it. It might have had I mulched the soil 3"-5"; and hibiscus (Rose of Sharon) will make it, but not the tropical like those in Hawaii can survive the cold temps. Check the cultivar you have, if it's hibiscus -rose of sharon - you don't have to do anything. It's deciduous and will leaf out in the spring.
Can caladium and hibiscus survive winter in Texas?
The caladium will be fine. The top will die off, but the bulbs will still be alive and will sprout in the spring, unless it snows. The hibiscus will not survive frost, so either take it inside or cover it. The covering will not work for a very hard frost.
Reply:I agree with above, but ask what type hibiscus? There are tropical which will not survive but also herbaceous that will.
Reply:I live in zone 7 and caladium didn't make it. It might have had I mulched the soil 3"-5"; and hibiscus (Rose of Sharon) will make it, but not the tropical like those in Hawaii can survive the cold temps. Check the cultivar you have, if it's hibiscus -rose of sharon - you don't have to do anything. It's deciduous and will leaf out in the spring.
Is there a store that sells Hibiscus Petals in or around Bangor, Maine?
I'm doing a project for my 10th grade World History Class and I'm required to prepare a type of food and a type of beverage. I searched the web and found that "Karkady", a very popular Egyptian version of iced tea, is traditionally made with Hibiscus petals. I was unsure whether there were any stores around my area that sold them. I would be extremely grateful for any help you could give me.
Is there a store that sells Hibiscus Petals in or around Bangor, Maine?
Best bet:
check out a florist or the garden center at a local Wal-mart or Target.
You could also substitute rose petals, Egyptians use that also.
**Please do ask if they have been sprayed with any pesticides or sprayed with anything before using.
Reply:some farm markets sell them fresh also some of the bigger supermarkets like Shaw's or Big Y sell dried petals for tea making.
Is there a store that sells Hibiscus Petals in or around Bangor, Maine?
Best bet:
check out a florist or the garden center at a local Wal-mart or Target.
You could also substitute rose petals, Egyptians use that also.
**Please do ask if they have been sprayed with any pesticides or sprayed with anything before using.
Reply:some farm markets sell them fresh also some of the bigger supermarkets like Shaw's or Big Y sell dried petals for tea making.
Hibiscus indoors or outdoors for winter?
I live in Ontario, Canada and need to know whether or not I bring my hibiscus indoors for the winter. and exactly when I do bring it in if need be.
Hibiscus indoors or outdoors for winter?
Bring it in before the first frost, or the first one will kill the hibiscus. It is a tropical plant, and can't survive the cold. I live in Oklahoma, and I've always brought mine in the house.
Reply:I bring mine inside when the evening temperature gets around 40-ish. It's also about 6 feet tall and 3-4 feet across in a 36" ceramic pot. I imagine in Ontario ,(home of the frozen digits isn't it?) you might want to bring it in a little earlier. I also keep it in the backroom, with very little light and about no winter, and let it rest and take the season off. Then trim the heck out of it in the spring and do it all again.
Reply:must bring it in for the winter. before fraost and temps get near 0 C cut you plant a little, wast it strongly with a hose and let it dry for a day. the next day bring it in. cutting the tips will ensure that it wont bloom till summer. you plant needs to rest a little so you don want it to bloom, when indoors dont give it any water. also dont take you plant back outside till this time next year
Reply:I'm in the central part of the US. Our winter here gets about 20 to 30 below zero, at one time. I keep my hibiscus outside. I put a lot of mulch on it, though. Goodluck.
Reply:A south window is best. Don't over water it during the winter, but do water it. It will get thin and it might lose a few leaves. This is normal.
Reply:Tropical hibiscus needs to come inside in the fall and can be taken back out in the summer. Hardy hibiscus is hardy outside to zone 5a.
Hibiscus indoors or outdoors for winter?
Bring it in before the first frost, or the first one will kill the hibiscus. It is a tropical plant, and can't survive the cold. I live in Oklahoma, and I've always brought mine in the house.
Reply:I bring mine inside when the evening temperature gets around 40-ish. It's also about 6 feet tall and 3-4 feet across in a 36" ceramic pot. I imagine in Ontario ,(home of the frozen digits isn't it?) you might want to bring it in a little earlier. I also keep it in the backroom, with very little light and about no winter, and let it rest and take the season off. Then trim the heck out of it in the spring and do it all again.
Reply:must bring it in for the winter. before fraost and temps get near 0 C cut you plant a little, wast it strongly with a hose and let it dry for a day. the next day bring it in. cutting the tips will ensure that it wont bloom till summer. you plant needs to rest a little so you don want it to bloom, when indoors dont give it any water. also dont take you plant back outside till this time next year
Reply:I'm in the central part of the US. Our winter here gets about 20 to 30 below zero, at one time. I keep my hibiscus outside. I put a lot of mulch on it, though. Goodluck.
Reply:A south window is best. Don't over water it during the winter, but do water it. It will get thin and it might lose a few leaves. This is normal.
Reply:Tropical hibiscus needs to come inside in the fall and can be taken back out in the summer. Hardy hibiscus is hardy outside to zone 5a.
What is wrong with my hibiscus?
My nice hibiscus plants that are growing next to my houswall are constantly getting black spots and are not growing right. It almost looks like burned spots or meldew. The plant does grow and the new leafs are nice and green. But after a while they turn light green and get all these dark spots and holes.
What is wrong with my hibiscus?
You need to add sulfur to the soil as this is an acid loving plant. Add about 1/4 cup to the soil and mix in with a hoe. That will invigorate the plant and control any ground mold or mildew.
Reply:Hi there sorry for your troubles. It sounds like a fungus. Any all purpose fungicide at your local nursery will work. Cut the affected leaves and discard. Apply a fertilizer for hibiscus which really makes a big difference. They use more potassium than a lot of other blooming plants. Things will get better.
Reply:Try moving it to a sunny spot, they love light.
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What is wrong with my hibiscus?
You need to add sulfur to the soil as this is an acid loving plant. Add about 1/4 cup to the soil and mix in with a hoe. That will invigorate the plant and control any ground mold or mildew.
Reply:Hi there sorry for your troubles. It sounds like a fungus. Any all purpose fungicide at your local nursery will work. Cut the affected leaves and discard. Apply a fertilizer for hibiscus which really makes a big difference. They use more potassium than a lot of other blooming plants. Things will get better.
Reply:Try moving it to a sunny spot, they love light.
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How grafting is done for hibiscus plant.?
I got a double flowered orange hibiscus plant. I tried cuttings from it and planted in the soil many times but not succeeded. I think grafting I can give a try.
How grafting is done for hibiscus plant.?
Grafting is much harder than cuttings..perhaps you cut the tip cuttings at the wrong time..this must be done from the new green ends of hibiscus when the temperature is between 70 and 80 degrees...the hard cuttings..which is the "woody" part of the plant will seldom grow....here is the info on properly growing hibiscus from cuttings...possibly you werent doing something right..I also use root harmone when I do cuttings..
Reply:First u cut the stems nearly 20 inch's. and take a Poly cover with sand and hummers. Then plant the hibiscus stems in slanting in 45 Degree pour water daily and keep it 15 days in shade. Another method is air grafting this is the best method.
How grafting is done for hibiscus plant.?
Grafting is much harder than cuttings..perhaps you cut the tip cuttings at the wrong time..this must be done from the new green ends of hibiscus when the temperature is between 70 and 80 degrees...the hard cuttings..which is the "woody" part of the plant will seldom grow....here is the info on properly growing hibiscus from cuttings...possibly you werent doing something right..I also use root harmone when I do cuttings..
Reply:First u cut the stems nearly 20 inch's. and take a Poly cover with sand and hummers. Then plant the hibiscus stems in slanting in 45 Degree pour water daily and keep it 15 days in shade. Another method is air grafting this is the best method.
Hibiscus planting and storing of seeds?
I live in northern Illinois and just recieved some hibiscus seeds from a friend. Should I spread them now or wait until later this fall or even the spring? If I should wait, what is the best way to keep the seeds? Do they require shade or sun, or are they pretty versatile?
Hibiscus planting and storing of seeds?
Plant in the spring after all danger of frost is past. They love sun. Store in a cool dry place and not in a plastic bag. Old spice cans or jars work well.
Reply:plant them in the spring store seeds in cool dry place hope i helped good luck
Hibiscus planting and storing of seeds?
Plant in the spring after all danger of frost is past. They love sun. Store in a cool dry place and not in a plastic bag. Old spice cans or jars work well.
Reply:plant them in the spring store seeds in cool dry place hope i helped good luck
How long until a Hibiscus Plant Blooms?
I repotted a hibiscus plant about three weeks ago and some buds have formed but as of yet no flowers? Watered everyday and receives 6 hours direct sunlight per day. Leaves are healthy and looks great overall. Is this normal?
How long until a Hibiscus Plant Blooms?
buds take what seems like forever to develop and open but six weeks is not out of range, temperature will slow them if it is low. You will be able to tell if you are getting close when you begin to see color and as the petals develop you will be a couple of days away from a fully opened flower when the end of the buds are no longer pointed and closed but the petals form a little circle (kind of like the end of a straw). When plants are outdoors in full sun with temps in the 80's and 90's buds grow to maturity in a couple of weeks and are very numerous. Remember though each bloom only lasts about a day as a fully opened flower.
Reply:The more sun and water...the more blooms. Let it get a little more sunlight. I have one that gets more and one that gets two hours less. There is a huge difference in the number of blooms.
Reply:Mine isn't blooming yet, but then we're having a drought and I never water it. It grows back every year though, it's about 4 ft tall now, but no blooms. (Don't treat this as gardening advice, my thumb isn't green, it's more of a brownish grey)
Reply:I hope those 6 hours of direct sunlight are from the morning. they don't like the afternoon direct sun. Usually if you see bloom it doesn't take long to bloom. They need the heat, the sun and the water... careful on that water every day unless your in a drought area. Another indication that your plant is healthy, your leaves looks great...it's normal just be patient! And sorry but the flower only last one day.
How long until a Hibiscus Plant Blooms?
buds take what seems like forever to develop and open but six weeks is not out of range, temperature will slow them if it is low. You will be able to tell if you are getting close when you begin to see color and as the petals develop you will be a couple of days away from a fully opened flower when the end of the buds are no longer pointed and closed but the petals form a little circle (kind of like the end of a straw). When plants are outdoors in full sun with temps in the 80's and 90's buds grow to maturity in a couple of weeks and are very numerous. Remember though each bloom only lasts about a day as a fully opened flower.
Reply:The more sun and water...the more blooms. Let it get a little more sunlight. I have one that gets more and one that gets two hours less. There is a huge difference in the number of blooms.
Reply:Mine isn't blooming yet, but then we're having a drought and I never water it. It grows back every year though, it's about 4 ft tall now, but no blooms. (Don't treat this as gardening advice, my thumb isn't green, it's more of a brownish grey)
Reply:I hope those 6 hours of direct sunlight are from the morning. they don't like the afternoon direct sun. Usually if you see bloom it doesn't take long to bloom. They need the heat, the sun and the water... careful on that water every day unless your in a drought area. Another indication that your plant is healthy, your leaves looks great...it's normal just be patient! And sorry but the flower only last one day.
Planted a hibiscus bush in NY... will it survive the harsh winter?
Sad to say i'm already planning ahead for winter!... the summer does not last long here... How should I care for my hibiscus bush over the winter? Should I dig it up and bring it in? Or would covering them be okay? Any tips and advice would be great!
Planted a hibiscus bush in NY... will it survive the harsh winter?
That depends on if it it a hardy hibiscus or tropical one. The tropical one would never make it. I have a tropical one in a large pot and I move it outside in the summer and inside for Fall and Winter
Reply:I love the Hibiscus too. The ones with the really huge flowers will not survive up here (I live in Oneida County). Instead of Hibiscus can I recommend the bush called "Rose of Sharon" sometimes also called "Rosa Sharon" the flowers are very similar to hibiscus, and they put on a great display of flowers in the late summer after a lot of other things have finshed blooming. They come in colors dark purple to white. I prefer the light pinks. Check this out:
http://davesgarden.com/guides/pf/go/788/ claims hardy to --20F
The tropical hibiscus may be treated as a "Patio tree"- plant them up into large patio containers, you may store indoors in the winter, or as said take cuttings to survive. Otherwise treat is as an annual as you would with a impatiens or a marigold!
Good luck
Reply:Cover it when it's young. As you may have noticed, winter is far less harsh here than in the past. I have neighbors here in the Mohawk Valley who have hibiscus they never cover - and they do okay...but their hibiscus are more than ten years old.
Reply:Best winter hardy varieties are Hibiscus Syriacus. Can get double or singles. Not as flash as tropical ones, but tropicals will no grow in cold climates.
Reply:Briar is correct. You can root cuttings in water. Heat and humidity makes "hot-biscuits" bloom.
Reply:hibiscus shouldn't get below 60 degrees, but still needs lots of sunlight in the winter, too!
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Planted a hibiscus bush in NY... will it survive the harsh winter?
That depends on if it it a hardy hibiscus or tropical one. The tropical one would never make it. I have a tropical one in a large pot and I move it outside in the summer and inside for Fall and Winter
Reply:I love the Hibiscus too. The ones with the really huge flowers will not survive up here (I live in Oneida County). Instead of Hibiscus can I recommend the bush called "Rose of Sharon" sometimes also called "Rosa Sharon" the flowers are very similar to hibiscus, and they put on a great display of flowers in the late summer after a lot of other things have finshed blooming. They come in colors dark purple to white. I prefer the light pinks. Check this out:
http://davesgarden.com/guides/pf/go/788/ claims hardy to --20F
The tropical hibiscus may be treated as a "Patio tree"- plant them up into large patio containers, you may store indoors in the winter, or as said take cuttings to survive. Otherwise treat is as an annual as you would with a impatiens or a marigold!
Good luck
Reply:Cover it when it's young. As you may have noticed, winter is far less harsh here than in the past. I have neighbors here in the Mohawk Valley who have hibiscus they never cover - and they do okay...but their hibiscus are more than ten years old.
Reply:Best winter hardy varieties are Hibiscus Syriacus. Can get double or singles. Not as flash as tropical ones, but tropicals will no grow in cold climates.
Reply:Briar is correct. You can root cuttings in water. Heat and humidity makes "hot-biscuits" bloom.
Reply:hibiscus shouldn't get below 60 degrees, but still needs lots of sunlight in the winter, too!
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What is best way to root Hibiscus plant?
What is the best time of year and method to root a large Hibiscus. This plant grows large stalks, 3-4 ft.long witha base about 1" in dia. It produces a large flower about 8-10 in.in dia.
What is best way to root Hibiscus plant?
i've transferred many hibiscus plants %26amp; have never had any trouble whatsoever...in my experience (I live in the middle of Missouri) these are some of the easiest %26amp; most forgiving plants to deal with. Simply wait until fall die-off, then cut the stalks back to about 3-5 inches above the ground. When digging, try pushing the shovel straight down into the ground, then angling under the plant to get as much of the root ball as possible. After you replant, make sure to really soak the soil around the plant. If you're transporting the plant from one place to another, a five gallon bucket full of water %26amp; MiracleGro will keep the roots safe until you get it to the new spot.
Reply:To Tell You The Truth, There Is No True Way To Uproot Any Plant. Plants Tend To Grow Peacefully, Spreading Their Roots Wherever There Is Nutrients. Once Uprooted, The Plant Is Disturbed And Go's Into A Panic (Kind Of Like A Fish Out Of Water) And Starts To Regroup All The Chloroplasts, And Eventually Die...Have Fun.....
Reply:do it in the fall after it dies we move ours the roots will break up but the main root should do well be sure to water a week or two after the broken off ones will also produce it will take as much as two years in some cases
What is best way to root Hibiscus plant?
i've transferred many hibiscus plants %26amp; have never had any trouble whatsoever...in my experience (I live in the middle of Missouri) these are some of the easiest %26amp; most forgiving plants to deal with. Simply wait until fall die-off, then cut the stalks back to about 3-5 inches above the ground. When digging, try pushing the shovel straight down into the ground, then angling under the plant to get as much of the root ball as possible. After you replant, make sure to really soak the soil around the plant. If you're transporting the plant from one place to another, a five gallon bucket full of water %26amp; MiracleGro will keep the roots safe until you get it to the new spot.
Reply:To Tell You The Truth, There Is No True Way To Uproot Any Plant. Plants Tend To Grow Peacefully, Spreading Their Roots Wherever There Is Nutrients. Once Uprooted, The Plant Is Disturbed And Go's Into A Panic (Kind Of Like A Fish Out Of Water) And Starts To Regroup All The Chloroplasts, And Eventually Die...Have Fun.....
Reply:do it in the fall after it dies we move ours the roots will break up but the main root should do well be sure to water a week or two after the broken off ones will also produce it will take as much as two years in some cases
Turning edible dried hibiscus flowers into tea?
So i need to make hibiscus tea for school... but all i could find in the way of hibiscus flowers was a fruit snack. It's about thirty dried, sweetened flowers, but they aren't bone dry... leading me to believe i can't just steep them. what can i do to make them tea-able? i put them in the oven under like 200 degree heat, and am letting them sit. is this ok?
Turning edible dried hibiscus flowers into tea?
I to am a chef, well former chef, and like th frist guy said about them having the term Jamaica use, I worked in Jamaica, there they are called sorrel flowers, they make a Xmas punch with them.
For your tea, just brew them alone with a bit of honey and lemon juice, or put a few regular tea bag in with them an a dash of sugar, they have a very floral taste, but a bit bitter, so the honey or sugar is needed. Good Luck.
Reply:I don't know where you reside, but here in Southern California, I can't think of an Hispanic Market that doesn't carry dried hibiscus flowers, for the tart/fruity tea called "jamaica" (pronounced ha-MY-ka).......you might want to try some on-line sources, you might want to Google "bulk Hispanic goods" and see what ya come up with.....Best of luck, the tea is very healthful, as it has a lot of phytonutrients and antioxidants in it......Enjoy!!!
Christopher
Turning edible dried hibiscus flowers into tea?
I to am a chef, well former chef, and like th frist guy said about them having the term Jamaica use, I worked in Jamaica, there they are called sorrel flowers, they make a Xmas punch with them.
For your tea, just brew them alone with a bit of honey and lemon juice, or put a few regular tea bag in with them an a dash of sugar, they have a very floral taste, but a bit bitter, so the honey or sugar is needed. Good Luck.
Reply:I don't know where you reside, but here in Southern California, I can't think of an Hispanic Market that doesn't carry dried hibiscus flowers, for the tart/fruity tea called "jamaica" (pronounced ha-MY-ka).......you might want to try some on-line sources, you might want to Google "bulk Hispanic goods" and see what ya come up with.....Best of luck, the tea is very healthful, as it has a lot of phytonutrients and antioxidants in it......Enjoy!!!
Christopher
Where to plant my hibiscus plant?
Can I plant my hibiscus plant in a clay pot and will it survive, or better just to live it in the flower garden?
Where to plant my hibiscus plant?
Any plant can be potted if the pot is large enough for that plants root system and you give it the proper amount of water, sun, and fertilizer.
Reply:Either way is ok.Just make sure it gets plenty of sun.More blooms that way.
Reply:plant it in the garden, it will have more chance of growing into a large healthy plant.
Where to plant my hibiscus plant?
Any plant can be potted if the pot is large enough for that plants root system and you give it the proper amount of water, sun, and fertilizer.
Reply:Either way is ok.Just make sure it gets plenty of sun.More blooms that way.
Reply:plant it in the garden, it will have more chance of growing into a large healthy plant.
Is it too late to prune my potted hibiscus?
My potted hibiscus is about 3 years old has done really well and is getting very tall.
I put it out all summer and bring it indoors in the winter.
The thing is this summer its looking leggy and needs pruning as there is not alot of growth of leaves this summer.
I live in southern Canada and it is very hot right now, about 90 degrees.
Can I prune it right now? Is it safe to do so ?
Is it too late to prune my potted hibiscus?
Yes you can prune it but it sounds like maybe it's getting root bound and ready for a larger container or the soil changed. Salt deposits are likely building up and left unattended will surely kill the plant.
Just lay the planter on it's side and with a long knife jab next to the walls and slide the root ball out. Then take a garden hose and spray away some of the older soil... not a lot. Then replace some rocks in the bottom of the new container and put 3-5 in new soil and re pot filling where needed and water.
Reply:WOW! 24 votes? Well at least I hope the asker read the answers. Report It
Reply:Absolutely. You can prune your hibiscus after you think you've had your last freeze. If your weather is 90 degrees, you can definitely prune your hibiscus. In Florida, you can cut it all the way to almost ground level and it'll grow right back.
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I put it out all summer and bring it indoors in the winter.
The thing is this summer its looking leggy and needs pruning as there is not alot of growth of leaves this summer.
I live in southern Canada and it is very hot right now, about 90 degrees.
Can I prune it right now? Is it safe to do so ?
Is it too late to prune my potted hibiscus?
Yes you can prune it but it sounds like maybe it's getting root bound and ready for a larger container or the soil changed. Salt deposits are likely building up and left unattended will surely kill the plant.
Just lay the planter on it's side and with a long knife jab next to the walls and slide the root ball out. Then take a garden hose and spray away some of the older soil... not a lot. Then replace some rocks in the bottom of the new container and put 3-5 in new soil and re pot filling where needed and water.
Reply:WOW! 24 votes? Well at least I hope the asker read the answers. Report It
Reply:Absolutely. You can prune your hibiscus after you think you've had your last freeze. If your weather is 90 degrees, you can definitely prune your hibiscus. In Florida, you can cut it all the way to almost ground level and it'll grow right back.
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Can i grow hibiscus from cuttings?
can any one please tell me if i can grow hibiscus plants from cuttings, and if i can, how is it done.
Can i grow hibiscus from cuttings?
No problem doing that. We grow Hibiscus by the hundreds from cuttings. Use perlite, vermiculite or any other sterile medium for rooting. Take cuttings from brown wood, get a node at each end, remove all leaves, cut the lower end on a bias. Be sure to keep the cutting upright i.e. the part that was closest to the trunk is the part to go in the medium. Keep warm and moist.
You should get leaves in about ten days, but don't pot them out until they have a nice set of roots. When the first leaves appear, fertilize with a very mild concentration of a balance fertilizer (6-6-6 or similar is about right) at half the label recommendation.
If you're good at hand pollinating, Hibiscus can be grown from seed also. You can pollinate from the same plant, or a different plant if you want to try getting a new variety.
We've found after extensive testing that rooting hormones have little beneficial effect. The gels in particular seem to actually retard root development.
Reply:You bet. They root in water and with Rootone and damp soil.
Reply:yes you can. i took the branch and cut it on a slant. you must cut where the main branch and the other branch meet. then just get a vase and fill it with water. it takes a while for it to root. it may flower once or twice and then loose all its leaves and a month or 2 later it will begin rooting.
Reply:Yeah you can!
Ensure there will be an eye in cutting and cut slantly. Medium mature wood cuttings are better than softwood cuttings.
Shekar
Reply:Yes, they grow quite well. Never had a problem.
I cut off a good piece, drop into potting soil and it gets on with it's job. If pieces are small, try get a piece with an eye but don't forget to cut the stem at an angle for better water absorption.
Can i grow hibiscus from cuttings?
No problem doing that. We grow Hibiscus by the hundreds from cuttings. Use perlite, vermiculite or any other sterile medium for rooting. Take cuttings from brown wood, get a node at each end, remove all leaves, cut the lower end on a bias. Be sure to keep the cutting upright i.e. the part that was closest to the trunk is the part to go in the medium. Keep warm and moist.
You should get leaves in about ten days, but don't pot them out until they have a nice set of roots. When the first leaves appear, fertilize with a very mild concentration of a balance fertilizer (6-6-6 or similar is about right) at half the label recommendation.
If you're good at hand pollinating, Hibiscus can be grown from seed also. You can pollinate from the same plant, or a different plant if you want to try getting a new variety.
We've found after extensive testing that rooting hormones have little beneficial effect. The gels in particular seem to actually retard root development.
Reply:You bet. They root in water and with Rootone and damp soil.
Reply:yes you can. i took the branch and cut it on a slant. you must cut where the main branch and the other branch meet. then just get a vase and fill it with water. it takes a while for it to root. it may flower once or twice and then loose all its leaves and a month or 2 later it will begin rooting.
Reply:Yeah you can!
Ensure there will be an eye in cutting and cut slantly. Medium mature wood cuttings are better than softwood cuttings.
Shekar
Reply:Yes, they grow quite well. Never had a problem.
I cut off a good piece, drop into potting soil and it gets on with it's job. If pieces are small, try get a piece with an eye but don't forget to cut the stem at an angle for better water absorption.
Can i grow hibiscus from cuttings?
can any one please tell me if i can grow hibiscus plants from cuttings, and if i can, how is it done.
Can i grow hibiscus from cuttings?
No problem doing that. We grow Hibiscus by the hundreds from cuttings. Use perlite, vermiculite or any other sterile medium for rooting. Take cuttings from brown wood, get a node at each end, remove all leaves, cut the lower end on a bias. Be sure to keep the cutting upright i.e. the part that was closest to the trunk is the part to go in the medium. Keep warm and moist.
You should get leaves in about ten days, but don't pot them out until they have a nice set of roots. When the first leaves appear, fertilize with a very mild concentration of a balance fertilizer (6-6-6 or similar is about right) at half the label recommendation.
If you're good at hand pollinating, Hibiscus can be grown from seed also. You can pollinate from the same plant, or a different plant if you want to try getting a new variety.
We've found after extensive testing that rooting hormones have little beneficial effect. The gels in particular seem to actually retard root development.
Reply:You bet. They root in water and with Rootone and damp soil.
Reply:yes you can. i took the branch and cut it on a slant. you must cut where the main branch and the other branch meet. then just get a vase and fill it with water. it takes a while for it to root. it may flower once or twice and then loose all its leaves and a month or 2 later it will begin rooting.
Reply:Yeah you can!
Ensure there will be an eye in cutting and cut slantly. Medium mature wood cuttings are better than softwood cuttings.
Shekar
Reply:Yes, they grow quite well. Never had a problem.
I cut off a good piece, drop into potting soil and it gets on with it's job. If pieces are small, try get a piece with an eye but don't forget to cut the stem at an angle for better water absorption.
Can i grow hibiscus from cuttings?
No problem doing that. We grow Hibiscus by the hundreds from cuttings. Use perlite, vermiculite or any other sterile medium for rooting. Take cuttings from brown wood, get a node at each end, remove all leaves, cut the lower end on a bias. Be sure to keep the cutting upright i.e. the part that was closest to the trunk is the part to go in the medium. Keep warm and moist.
You should get leaves in about ten days, but don't pot them out until they have a nice set of roots. When the first leaves appear, fertilize with a very mild concentration of a balance fertilizer (6-6-6 or similar is about right) at half the label recommendation.
If you're good at hand pollinating, Hibiscus can be grown from seed also. You can pollinate from the same plant, or a different plant if you want to try getting a new variety.
We've found after extensive testing that rooting hormones have little beneficial effect. The gels in particular seem to actually retard root development.
Reply:You bet. They root in water and with Rootone and damp soil.
Reply:yes you can. i took the branch and cut it on a slant. you must cut where the main branch and the other branch meet. then just get a vase and fill it with water. it takes a while for it to root. it may flower once or twice and then loose all its leaves and a month or 2 later it will begin rooting.
Reply:Yeah you can!
Ensure there will be an eye in cutting and cut slantly. Medium mature wood cuttings are better than softwood cuttings.
Shekar
Reply:Yes, they grow quite well. Never had a problem.
I cut off a good piece, drop into potting soil and it gets on with it's job. If pieces are small, try get a piece with an eye but don't forget to cut the stem at an angle for better water absorption.
How to overwinter hibiscus?
Hi. I have a couple hibiscus planted in my flowerbed on the southern side of my house. I live in Southeastern Oklahoma.
It's supposed to get close to freezing tonight, so do I need to bring them in?
What's the best way to overwinter them? Do I need to repot them for the winter? Will they do okay in a garage? Or should I bring them inside where it's warmer and where there's natural light?
How to overwinter hibiscus?
From another Okie--I bring mine in, already have them in the garage. I usually just leave them inside the garage and leave the light on all day, during the winter and then bring them out in the spring or on warm days. Mine are big, so I just leave them in my utility cart and roll it out when it gets warm.
Reply:Re-pot them and bring them inside where is plenty of light and warmth. I have had them get flowers on them when they were inside the house. Put them back out in the spring time.
Reply:bring them inside
Reply:I live in Nebraska and have several hibiscus. Don't do anything till next spring, then trim dead stalks close to the ground. New stalks will come from roots, but takes quite a while in the spring. These are such easy care plants. Trust me, mine grow back year after year.
It's supposed to get close to freezing tonight, so do I need to bring them in?
What's the best way to overwinter them? Do I need to repot them for the winter? Will they do okay in a garage? Or should I bring them inside where it's warmer and where there's natural light?
How to overwinter hibiscus?
From another Okie--I bring mine in, already have them in the garage. I usually just leave them inside the garage and leave the light on all day, during the winter and then bring them out in the spring or on warm days. Mine are big, so I just leave them in my utility cart and roll it out when it gets warm.
Reply:Re-pot them and bring them inside where is plenty of light and warmth. I have had them get flowers on them when they were inside the house. Put them back out in the spring time.
Reply:bring them inside
Reply:I live in Nebraska and have several hibiscus. Don't do anything till next spring, then trim dead stalks close to the ground. New stalks will come from roots, but takes quite a while in the spring. These are such easy care plants. Trust me, mine grow back year after year.
I planted Hibiscus last year, will they grow this year, and can I cut the shoots that are left from last year?
All my other plants are growing but the Hibiscus plants, is that normal?
I planted Hibiscus last year, will they grow this year, and can I cut the shoots that are left from last year?
well same thing happened to me - it took one year to grow flowers.... i live in Belgium and they are starting to bloom .as we speak..:-)
Reply:If you have the perennial it should be up by now. If it's the annual it is dead. If you buy a perennial, they bloom the first year. I cut all by dead stalks off, to the ground, in early spring. This gives more room for more new shoots.
Reply:I have a hibiscus plant and I keep it in a pot, I live in the midwest so I bring it in during the winter weather. I have it in a south room and I fertilize it once a month I then bring it out side in the summer time. They are tropical plants so they need the warmth. I was told by one nursery if the hibiscus is a hybrid it is not intended to be out all year round and if you do plant it in the ground to keep it in the pot for easier removal. I have included a web site on the care of the hibiscus. Hope this helped
http://hibiscus-sinensis.com/hibiscus/ca...
Reply:Hibiscus plants are annuals. which means they only grow once and then they die.
They are not native to the US which is one of the reasons why it won't bloom again.
Reply:i live in england and i have hibiscus wich lost all the leaves in winter but now its spring and new leaves are sprouting. the plant is hardy it will come again if yours is hardy .
Reply:The hibiscus plants leaf out late in the year, late May or early June, in the Northeast and look dead until that point. I am not sure where you are, but you can check to see if the plant is dead by scratching the bark with your thrumb nail. If you see green, it is still alive. If you see brown it is dead. Make sure that you scratch far enough through the bark to the next layer. Either way, I would give it a few more weeks before I did anything to it. After it blooms, in late fall, you can cut it to shape it. I would not cut it to the ground unless you want to start all over with a new shrub and if you just planted it, this may stress it. You can safely cut away suckers at any time. If the plant has the proper nutrients, sunlight, water, etc it will grow.
Reply:It depends on what Hibiscus it is and where you live. Some are tropical - so if it freezes where you live it is probably dead. There are other Hibiscus that are ok in cold weather. I have a bush that is blooming - I didn't cut it. Maybe it just needs more time.
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I planted Hibiscus last year, will they grow this year, and can I cut the shoots that are left from last year?
well same thing happened to me - it took one year to grow flowers.... i live in Belgium and they are starting to bloom .as we speak..:-)
Reply:If you have the perennial it should be up by now. If it's the annual it is dead. If you buy a perennial, they bloom the first year. I cut all by dead stalks off, to the ground, in early spring. This gives more room for more new shoots.
Reply:I have a hibiscus plant and I keep it in a pot, I live in the midwest so I bring it in during the winter weather. I have it in a south room and I fertilize it once a month I then bring it out side in the summer time. They are tropical plants so they need the warmth. I was told by one nursery if the hibiscus is a hybrid it is not intended to be out all year round and if you do plant it in the ground to keep it in the pot for easier removal. I have included a web site on the care of the hibiscus. Hope this helped
http://hibiscus-sinensis.com/hibiscus/ca...
Reply:Hibiscus plants are annuals. which means they only grow once and then they die.
They are not native to the US which is one of the reasons why it won't bloom again.
Reply:i live in england and i have hibiscus wich lost all the leaves in winter but now its spring and new leaves are sprouting. the plant is hardy it will come again if yours is hardy .
Reply:The hibiscus plants leaf out late in the year, late May or early June, in the Northeast and look dead until that point. I am not sure where you are, but you can check to see if the plant is dead by scratching the bark with your thrumb nail. If you see green, it is still alive. If you see brown it is dead. Make sure that you scratch far enough through the bark to the next layer. Either way, I would give it a few more weeks before I did anything to it. After it blooms, in late fall, you can cut it to shape it. I would not cut it to the ground unless you want to start all over with a new shrub and if you just planted it, this may stress it. You can safely cut away suckers at any time. If the plant has the proper nutrients, sunlight, water, etc it will grow.
Reply:It depends on what Hibiscus it is and where you live. Some are tropical - so if it freezes where you live it is probably dead. There are other Hibiscus that are ok in cold weather. I have a bush that is blooming - I didn't cut it. Maybe it just needs more time.
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Does anyone know which of the pesticides will kill SCALE (?) on a Hibiscus bush in Florida?
I have discovered a white mothy looking substance that Home Depot worker identified as scale, all over the stems of my hibiscus bushes..and it willl smear off, but I can't tell if it crawls or grows like a mold. I put the all purpose spray stuff they said to use, but it is coming back and moving on to the other bushes. It is causing the leaves to be stunted, short, curly, and the buds are all mal-formed as well. REally an icky thing!
Thanks to anyone in advance who has any ideas on this!
Does anyone know which of the pesticides will kill SCALE (?) on a Hibiscus bush in Florida?
I too live in south Florida and have had problems with scale on both hibiscus and citrus trees. I use a mixture of horticural oil ( which can be purchased at Home Depot or Lowes) and malathion (purchased at the same stors). I put them in a pump us spray bottle with the proper dilution of water, then shake the bottle very well just before I spray. With the almost daily rains at this time of year, I have found it necessary to treat the plants early in the morning, or after the afternoon rains have quit, and to treat the plants at least a couple of times over a week. The rains here are tough on any treatment. About once a month in the warm months, I spray the plants as a prevention of scale and aphids, which also attack the hibiscus.
Be sure to wear gloves and to promptly wash off any of the malathion you get on your skin. Also stand upwind while spraying, or do so when there is no wind -- early morning. Good luck.
Reply:I live up north but this does not sound like scale to me but mealy bug as Oak Talker suggested. Scale is brown and shell like. I have a huge grape ivy growing in a two story sun room and it had mealybug and was hard to treat with alcohol on a q-tip because of its size and inaccessibility. I went to Home Depot and they gave me a systemic, which is mixed into the soil and when watered is sent to the insides of the plant so that the sucking insects will die (poisoned) when they do they chowing down. I know the box has directions for outside plants so it may help with you Hibiscus.
Reply:Sounds like a mealybug infestation. Try malathion and oil or just horticultural oil alone. Follow label directions. I used to use this on my citrus trees and gardenia hedge when I lived in Miami, FL. Worked great.
Hope this helps.
Thanks to anyone in advance who has any ideas on this!
Does anyone know which of the pesticides will kill SCALE (?) on a Hibiscus bush in Florida?
I too live in south Florida and have had problems with scale on both hibiscus and citrus trees. I use a mixture of horticural oil ( which can be purchased at Home Depot or Lowes) and malathion (purchased at the same stors). I put them in a pump us spray bottle with the proper dilution of water, then shake the bottle very well just before I spray. With the almost daily rains at this time of year, I have found it necessary to treat the plants early in the morning, or after the afternoon rains have quit, and to treat the plants at least a couple of times over a week. The rains here are tough on any treatment. About once a month in the warm months, I spray the plants as a prevention of scale and aphids, which also attack the hibiscus.
Be sure to wear gloves and to promptly wash off any of the malathion you get on your skin. Also stand upwind while spraying, or do so when there is no wind -- early morning. Good luck.
Reply:I live up north but this does not sound like scale to me but mealy bug as Oak Talker suggested. Scale is brown and shell like. I have a huge grape ivy growing in a two story sun room and it had mealybug and was hard to treat with alcohol on a q-tip because of its size and inaccessibility. I went to Home Depot and they gave me a systemic, which is mixed into the soil and when watered is sent to the insides of the plant so that the sucking insects will die (poisoned) when they do they chowing down. I know the box has directions for outside plants so it may help with you Hibiscus.
Reply:Sounds like a mealybug infestation. Try malathion and oil or just horticultural oil alone. Follow label directions. I used to use this on my citrus trees and gardenia hedge when I lived in Miami, FL. Worked great.
Hope this helps.
Can a hibiscus be saved from damage?
my mother has a hibiscus plant that she hasnt taken care of. the leaves have all shriveled up and the branches are dried up. is there hope for this poor plant? I brought it back after she left it outside in the cold once, but I'm worried that its too far gone this time. Does anyone have any advice?
Can a hibiscus be saved from damage?
If the frosts have passed in your area, trim back past the damaged areas to a healthy bud. If all the stems are frosted this may entail chopping the whole bush of on the trunk try to preserve as much healthy stem as you can. If you want to see if the trunk or stems are dead, scratch the bark with your fingernail if you can see green underneath back that bit is alive. Keep doing this until you reach the dead bits you can cut there and get rid of them.
Give the plant regular watering after pruning and don't fertilize with ordinary fertilizers. Use a sea weed extract, it promotes root growth and is a general tonic to plants. (helps with transplant shock). Very mild but very effective.
Can a hibiscus be saved from damage?
If the frosts have passed in your area, trim back past the damaged areas to a healthy bud. If all the stems are frosted this may entail chopping the whole bush of on the trunk try to preserve as much healthy stem as you can. If you want to see if the trunk or stems are dead, scratch the bark with your fingernail if you can see green underneath back that bit is alive. Keep doing this until you reach the dead bits you can cut there and get rid of them.
Give the plant regular watering after pruning and don't fertilize with ordinary fertilizers. Use a sea weed extract, it promotes root growth and is a general tonic to plants. (helps with transplant shock). Very mild but very effective.
I have a yin yang tattoo on my inside wrist, any suggestions on how to incorporate a hibiscus flower around it
Designs maybe?
My yin yang is blue and pink, my beautiful daughters favourite flower is the hibiscus and also the favourite of my late mother in law.
My tattoo is on the inside of my wrist.
I'd love some designs, Thanks.
I have a yin yang tattoo on my inside wrist, any suggestions on how to incorporate a hibiscus flower around it
sounds cute! have the hibiscus flower stem behind the yin yang and showing on one side. On the other side put a bloomed hibiscus coming out, kind of overlapping the yin yang but still know what it is!
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Reply:in the dots of the yin yang, have the petals and top of the flower poking out.
Reply:Maybe a vine with the flower coming off it around the yin-yang.
Reply:have the yin yang in the center, and the petals of the flower curl out from around it....possibly have the stamen come out of the center of the yin yang?
My yin yang is blue and pink, my beautiful daughters favourite flower is the hibiscus and also the favourite of my late mother in law.
My tattoo is on the inside of my wrist.
I'd love some designs, Thanks.
I have a yin yang tattoo on my inside wrist, any suggestions on how to incorporate a hibiscus flower around it
sounds cute! have the hibiscus flower stem behind the yin yang and showing on one side. On the other side put a bloomed hibiscus coming out, kind of overlapping the yin yang but still know what it is!
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Reply:in the dots of the yin yang, have the petals and top of the flower poking out.
Reply:Maybe a vine with the flower coming off it around the yin-yang.
Reply:have the yin yang in the center, and the petals of the flower curl out from around it....possibly have the stamen come out of the center of the yin yang?
Where can I find dried hibiscus in Boston?
I found a recipe that requires dried hibiscus (http://www.101cookbooks.com/archives/000... does anyone know where I can purchase this ingredient in Boston?
Where can I find dried hibiscus in Boston?
You should be able to find it a your local health food store. On that sell Dried herbs. If you can't maybe order from here
http://www.wholespice.com/frame/default....
Reply:Try the West Indian stores in Cambridge a for dried sorrel flowers, it is a carribean hibiscus.
It is generally used at Xmas for a punch but is available all year round now, call first to keep from wasting time, check the Yellow Pages for the places available.
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Where can I find dried hibiscus in Boston?
You should be able to find it a your local health food store. On that sell Dried herbs. If you can't maybe order from here
http://www.wholespice.com/frame/default....
Reply:Try the West Indian stores in Cambridge a for dried sorrel flowers, it is a carribean hibiscus.
It is generally used at Xmas for a punch but is available all year round now, call first to keep from wasting time, check the Yellow Pages for the places available.
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What is a white fungis/moss like substance on Hibiscus bushes?
I have a white moss type substance on my hibiscus, what is that? It's on quite a few branches. If you know what it is, how do I treat it?
What is a white fungis/moss like substance on Hibiscus bushes?
Powdery mildew is only damaging to your aesthetic. It happens when we have damp foliage and not enough heat and breeze to dry it at night. You can remove gray foliage if you like. If you're in a temperate region in the Northern Hemisphere, you're probably ready to bring in your tropical plants anyway. Time to prune them. If your hibiscus are of the winter hardy varieties, I wouldn't spend much time dealing with this, as the first frost will finish the foliage anyway. If you're in a tropical region and would like to clean up the problem more quickly, you can use commercial fungicides with great effect.
Lastly, if we've misdiagnosed and you do have mealy bugs (not whiteflies) there's a different way to go. Mealy bugs can do some damage. They'll look like fuzzy white clumps on the stems, not the foliage. They're easily controlled. Dip a cotton swap or cotton ball in isopropyl alcohol and dab the clumps off the stems with this. Control the water to control the infestation. Overwatering will foster both of these conditions.
Reply:Definitely sounds like powdery mildew. I have never had problems with it on my hibiscus plants, but commonly find it on my crepe myrtles. As mentioned in the previous answer, remove as much of it as you can by pulling off the leaves. Although I have never tried the coffee and beer trick (at least on plants) - it may actually work. I was able to get rid of it by spraying a "Scotts" brand fungicide on the diseased plant. You may buy this product at any local nursery or home improvement store for around five bucks.
Reply:It is a form of fungus and/or mold and the best thing to do is to scrape it off with a butter knife and spread it on your toast, it really does taste great.
Reply:I don't know what 'fungis' is
Reply:if it is a silvery/powdery mildew, it might even be beneficial to the plant because it is preventing insects.
Powdery mildews seem to be specific to a given plant, the ones that grow on roses will not grow on other species.
If the plant is healthy, it does not represent a danger.
Um... wait... is it spanish moss?
Reply:sounds like it might be white flies--if it is then make a solution of a little dishsoap and water diluted and spray the white stuff with it--every day-----
Reply:Whitefly...
Reply:I think it sounds like powdery mildew as well.
It's not all that uncommon at this time of year. Appears on Lilacs, phlox and zinnias, especially. The leaves will eventually fall off. Just rake and dispose of.
I wouldn't worry too much about it.
Reply:Sounds like powdery mildew. Not good. Cut off all affected parts and destroy. (prevents spreading) Put new, fresh coffee grounds around the plant (cheap coffee) and water in with a couple of beers. I'm serious. My Sterling Silver roses had this and coffee and beer cured them. good luck
What is a white fungis/moss like substance on Hibiscus bushes?
Powdery mildew is only damaging to your aesthetic. It happens when we have damp foliage and not enough heat and breeze to dry it at night. You can remove gray foliage if you like. If you're in a temperate region in the Northern Hemisphere, you're probably ready to bring in your tropical plants anyway. Time to prune them. If your hibiscus are of the winter hardy varieties, I wouldn't spend much time dealing with this, as the first frost will finish the foliage anyway. If you're in a tropical region and would like to clean up the problem more quickly, you can use commercial fungicides with great effect.
Lastly, if we've misdiagnosed and you do have mealy bugs (not whiteflies) there's a different way to go. Mealy bugs can do some damage. They'll look like fuzzy white clumps on the stems, not the foliage. They're easily controlled. Dip a cotton swap or cotton ball in isopropyl alcohol and dab the clumps off the stems with this. Control the water to control the infestation. Overwatering will foster both of these conditions.
Reply:Definitely sounds like powdery mildew. I have never had problems with it on my hibiscus plants, but commonly find it on my crepe myrtles. As mentioned in the previous answer, remove as much of it as you can by pulling off the leaves. Although I have never tried the coffee and beer trick (at least on plants) - it may actually work. I was able to get rid of it by spraying a "Scotts" brand fungicide on the diseased plant. You may buy this product at any local nursery or home improvement store for around five bucks.
Reply:It is a form of fungus and/or mold and the best thing to do is to scrape it off with a butter knife and spread it on your toast, it really does taste great.
Reply:I don't know what 'fungis' is
Reply:if it is a silvery/powdery mildew, it might even be beneficial to the plant because it is preventing insects.
Powdery mildews seem to be specific to a given plant, the ones that grow on roses will not grow on other species.
If the plant is healthy, it does not represent a danger.
Um... wait... is it spanish moss?
Reply:sounds like it might be white flies--if it is then make a solution of a little dishsoap and water diluted and spray the white stuff with it--every day-----
Reply:Whitefly...
Reply:I think it sounds like powdery mildew as well.
It's not all that uncommon at this time of year. Appears on Lilacs, phlox and zinnias, especially. The leaves will eventually fall off. Just rake and dispose of.
I wouldn't worry too much about it.
Reply:Sounds like powdery mildew. Not good. Cut off all affected parts and destroy. (prevents spreading) Put new, fresh coffee grounds around the plant (cheap coffee) and water in with a couple of beers. I'm serious. My Sterling Silver roses had this and coffee and beer cured them. good luck
How can I get my indoor Hibiscus plant to spread? Mine is tall and spindly.?
I got a shoot of an indoor Hibiscus plant from a friend and have been growing it indoors. The plan is tall and only has one main stem and I'd like to know how I can get it to spread out and have more branches. My plant has no real branches, just leaves are growing out the sides of the main stem. Anybody have any ideas?
How can I get my indoor Hibiscus plant to spread? Mine is tall and spindly.?
Hibiscus don't want to send a bunch of stems from the ground, but you can achieve the same look by "pinching." Go down the main stem, about half way and remove the stem just above a leaf...leave about an 1/8 inch of stem...above...NO MORE. You've removed the terminal bud at the tip of the shoot which controls the side buds telling them not to grow side branches. With the terminal gone you should get two stems growing out. After they have a few leaves, pinch these, that is remove the terminal bud...clip right above a leaf that points out, not in. (you want the new growth to grow out and bushy, not inward making a tangled mess. Keep doing this and eventually you'll have a nice bushy plant.
Reply:First, it is tall and spindly because it needs more light. And pinch the top off, move it closer to the light,and it will bush out.
Reply:It may need more light. Insufficient light will make it spindly.
Also if you pinch off the terminal bud it will encourage side shoots.
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How can I get my indoor Hibiscus plant to spread? Mine is tall and spindly.?
Hibiscus don't want to send a bunch of stems from the ground, but you can achieve the same look by "pinching." Go down the main stem, about half way and remove the stem just above a leaf...leave about an 1/8 inch of stem...above...NO MORE. You've removed the terminal bud at the tip of the shoot which controls the side buds telling them not to grow side branches. With the terminal gone you should get two stems growing out. After they have a few leaves, pinch these, that is remove the terminal bud...clip right above a leaf that points out, not in. (you want the new growth to grow out and bushy, not inward making a tangled mess. Keep doing this and eventually you'll have a nice bushy plant.
Reply:First, it is tall and spindly because it needs more light. And pinch the top off, move it closer to the light,and it will bush out.
Reply:It may need more light. Insufficient light will make it spindly.
Also if you pinch off the terminal bud it will encourage side shoots.
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My hibiscus leaves have on black spot at base of leaf (underside) what is it? Is it something to be concerned?
On some leaves of my tropical hibiscus plant, on the underside, right above where the leaf meets the stem, there is a small black dot about the size of the tip of a marker. Not all leaves have this. Should I be concerned? Are there actions to be taken? The plant is 14 weeks old (says on the pot), no blooms or buds yet.
I looked up "black spot" and it doesn't look like that. There are no other black spots on the leaves.
My boyfriend gave me the plant yesterday. I am very new to gardening and don't even know what to do with a plant when I first buy one.
My hibiscus leaves have on black spot at base of leaf (underside) what is it? Is it something to be concerned?
I don't know where you live, but hibiscus do not like the cold, if it drops leaves, that will not mean it's dying, new leaves will come out again when it's warm enough. Is a very young plant and has not put down long enough roots yet. If you expect another cold snap below 50F I would wrap it with newspaper to protect the plant. When you buy a new plant take it out of the pot carefully and inspect the roots, making sure it is not infected with bugs, then repot it in your own mix if you intend to keep all of your plants in pots. With the same soil, you can water them all the same. If it is a plant that must be kept dryer than the rest use a smaller pot because it will dry out faster. Or you can can some pumice or perlite into the soil for better drainage. Don't use peat moss in any soil mix, it attracts sciaria flies (a small fly which places its eggs in moist humic composts where the developing larvae feed from decaying organic matter) and thus larve which can hollow out the whole body of a succulent plant. They love peat moss. Norma
Reply:I don't know either the name but I use a sprayer with some soap and then hose it down to get rid of them.
Hibiscus need full sun all day, a well drained soil and fertilize with Dynamite twice a year...slow fertilizer that won't burn the plants. Good Luck!
In my corner as soon as the heat start the bloom start to pop up everyday.
Reply:it sounds like sooty mold but i'm really not sure.get some bayer insecticidal soap and spray it on the plant it certainly won't hurt it.
the 12 things i can tell u about hibiscus is they do not like water, make sure it is dry between waterings and they bloom on the tip ends of the branch and if u trim it , u will b cutting off the buds.
2 other things, they love full sun and if u r up north , bring it in when the temps get cold below 40 or lower.
I looked up "black spot" and it doesn't look like that. There are no other black spots on the leaves.
My boyfriend gave me the plant yesterday. I am very new to gardening and don't even know what to do with a plant when I first buy one.
My hibiscus leaves have on black spot at base of leaf (underside) what is it? Is it something to be concerned?
I don't know where you live, but hibiscus do not like the cold, if it drops leaves, that will not mean it's dying, new leaves will come out again when it's warm enough. Is a very young plant and has not put down long enough roots yet. If you expect another cold snap below 50F I would wrap it with newspaper to protect the plant. When you buy a new plant take it out of the pot carefully and inspect the roots, making sure it is not infected with bugs, then repot it in your own mix if you intend to keep all of your plants in pots. With the same soil, you can water them all the same. If it is a plant that must be kept dryer than the rest use a smaller pot because it will dry out faster. Or you can can some pumice or perlite into the soil for better drainage. Don't use peat moss in any soil mix, it attracts sciaria flies (a small fly which places its eggs in moist humic composts where the developing larvae feed from decaying organic matter) and thus larve which can hollow out the whole body of a succulent plant. They love peat moss. Norma
Reply:I don't know either the name but I use a sprayer with some soap and then hose it down to get rid of them.
Hibiscus need full sun all day, a well drained soil and fertilize with Dynamite twice a year...slow fertilizer that won't burn the plants. Good Luck!
In my corner as soon as the heat start the bloom start to pop up everyday.
Reply:it sounds like sooty mold but i'm really not sure.get some bayer insecticidal soap and spray it on the plant it certainly won't hurt it.
the 12 things i can tell u about hibiscus is they do not like water, make sure it is dry between waterings and they bloom on the tip ends of the branch and if u trim it , u will b cutting off the buds.
2 other things, they love full sun and if u r up north , bring it in when the temps get cold below 40 or lower.
Where is the ovary on a hibiscus flower?
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in this pic...where is the ovary on the hibiscus? also...what are the little sticking out things that have yellow tips?
Where is the ovary on a hibiscus flower?
ohh.....the yellow stuff is the pollen grains(male gametes)
and the ovaries are in the flower(if you see your flower, it is inside it, more specifically the pollen tube[the long part where pollens are attached on top in your flower] leads towards it)
use this site to see where the ovaries are!!!
Reply:In this particular picture we cannot see the ovary. The little yellow tips are the anther lobes with pollen grains. The orange coloured five bigger tips at the top are the stigma. The ovary however cannot be seen in the photograph is ther at the base of the flower.
Reply:OK, look at this link to a different picture and a different species of hibiscus and at the bottom of the flower you can see some green bracts, well, inside those is the ovary and it's in the same place on most hibiscus flowers.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hibiscus_in...
Reply:the ovary is in the pistil(female part) and the yellow tips are the stamens (male part)..im guessing??
in this pic...where is the ovary on the hibiscus? also...what are the little sticking out things that have yellow tips?
Where is the ovary on a hibiscus flower?
ohh.....the yellow stuff is the pollen grains(male gametes)
and the ovaries are in the flower(if you see your flower, it is inside it, more specifically the pollen tube[the long part where pollens are attached on top in your flower] leads towards it)
use this site to see where the ovaries are!!!
Reply:In this particular picture we cannot see the ovary. The little yellow tips are the anther lobes with pollen grains. The orange coloured five bigger tips at the top are the stigma. The ovary however cannot be seen in the photograph is ther at the base of the flower.
Reply:OK, look at this link to a different picture and a different species of hibiscus and at the bottom of the flower you can see some green bracts, well, inside those is the ovary and it's in the same place on most hibiscus flowers.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hibiscus_in...
Reply:the ovary is in the pistil(female part) and the yellow tips are the stamens (male part)..im guessing??
How long it takes to grow a 6-8 ft. tall hibiscus tree?
I would love to have an hibiscus tree in front of my house, but I'm not sure which is a good hybrid to be grown as a multi stemmed evergreen tree, or how long it would take to have a good sized tree. I'm in San Diego, on the coast. I would really appreciate your opinion. Thank you.
How long it takes to grow a 6-8 ft. tall hibiscus tree?
Get a hawaiian native species or close hybrid to one. Koki'o ke'o ke'o is white, fragrant. The original Hawaiian hibiscus, H. waimeae is that, and *huge*. All hibiscus should grow very very fast in California.
Reply:I have taken "hard cuttings" from hibiscus when living in the Florida Keys that started out with 8 inch cuttings..In 2 years I had 12 foot trees.... and I have seen hibiscus as high as 15 to 20 feet tall..Also for a coastal area azaelas are nice tree/hedges to grow and very beutiful when they bloom
Reply:My mom loves the dinner-plate hibiscus. It's pretty hardy and has HUGE flowers! I dont know if it'll actually grow into a tree? I recommend using Miracle Grow...it really does make a difference! (I don't remember seeing a hibiscus tree that tll except in Tahiti.) Good luck!
Reply:Hello neighbor, I am in Diego and we are in zone 9. I have two hibiscus' in my front yard as does my neighbor. We both planted our trees three years ago, mine are blue, hers are red. Hers are thriving and have become trees already. Mine are pathetic, mainly because if you recall we had a week of hard frost last year and mine were affected. I had to cut them way back and they are still struggling to survive. Since you are on the coast and I am inland, you have a good chance of having a decent sized tree in the same time frame that my neighbor has.
Reply:I am in zone 9 as well. I'd say 1 year. They grow fast.
How long it takes to grow a 6-8 ft. tall hibiscus tree?
Get a hawaiian native species or close hybrid to one. Koki'o ke'o ke'o is white, fragrant. The original Hawaiian hibiscus, H. waimeae is that, and *huge*. All hibiscus should grow very very fast in California.
Reply:I have taken "hard cuttings" from hibiscus when living in the Florida Keys that started out with 8 inch cuttings..In 2 years I had 12 foot trees.... and I have seen hibiscus as high as 15 to 20 feet tall..Also for a coastal area azaelas are nice tree/hedges to grow and very beutiful when they bloom
Reply:My mom loves the dinner-plate hibiscus. It's pretty hardy and has HUGE flowers! I dont know if it'll actually grow into a tree? I recommend using Miracle Grow...it really does make a difference! (I don't remember seeing a hibiscus tree that tll except in Tahiti.) Good luck!
Reply:Hello neighbor, I am in Diego and we are in zone 9. I have two hibiscus' in my front yard as does my neighbor. We both planted our trees three years ago, mine are blue, hers are red. Hers are thriving and have become trees already. Mine are pathetic, mainly because if you recall we had a week of hard frost last year and mine were affected. I had to cut them way back and they are still struggling to survive. Since you are on the coast and I am inland, you have a good chance of having a decent sized tree in the same time frame that my neighbor has.
Reply:I am in zone 9 as well. I'd say 1 year. They grow fast.
Anyone have really pretty artsy hibiscus flower pics?
I am looking for drawings or paintings of hibiscus flowers that are pink or red. Any websites in mind?
Anyone have really pretty artsy hibiscus flower pics?
I've got a couple for you...
http://www.brushstrokesandmorebyjackie.c...
http://img.yessy.com/49524239-27475b.jpg
http://stormcarib.com/reports/2006/jpgND...
http://www.lindapaul.com/home_decor_imag...
that one's not really big but it's pretty...
Hope I helped! :]
Reply:Go to regular Yahoo.
Type in Hibiscus flower images
Bam. Thousands of pretty little flowers for you to view.
Reply:http://www.rfgd.com/hibiscus-photoshop-b...
Reply:Indeed....try:
http://images.search.yahoo.com/search/im...
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http://www.greenlightwrite.com/SF04hibor...
http://www.theflowerexpert.com/media/ima...
http://bloomingnow.com/photos/enticement...
http://www.e-teas.co.uk/shopimages/produ...
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I collect plates with flowers mainly hibiscus. You will find plates with the intricate beauty of the hibiscus that you are seeking. Google search luv will give you hundreds of thousands of web-sites for your search.
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Anyone have really pretty artsy hibiscus flower pics?
I've got a couple for you...
http://www.brushstrokesandmorebyjackie.c...
http://img.yessy.com/49524239-27475b.jpg
http://stormcarib.com/reports/2006/jpgND...
http://www.lindapaul.com/home_decor_imag...
that one's not really big but it's pretty...
Hope I helped! :]
Reply:Go to regular Yahoo.
Type in Hibiscus flower images
Bam. Thousands of pretty little flowers for you to view.
Reply:http://www.rfgd.com/hibiscus-photoshop-b...
Reply:Indeed....try:
http://images.search.yahoo.com/search/im...
Reply:http://fireflyforest.net/images/firefly/...
http://www.greenlightwrite.com/SF04hibor...
http://www.theflowerexpert.com/media/ima...
http://bloomingnow.com/photos/enticement...
http://www.e-teas.co.uk/shopimages/produ...
Reply:Touch of class.com
I collect plates with flowers mainly hibiscus. You will find plates with the intricate beauty of the hibiscus that you are seeking. Google search luv will give you hundreds of thousands of web-sites for your search.
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