In general-- hibiscus flower on new growth-- therefore, if you cut it back-- give it some fertilizer, it will put out new growth and it may bloom again.
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Saturday, May 22, 2010
Hibiscus plant question?
my hibiscus plant did not bloom since I bought it in 2 years, inside the house. Should I leave it outside during summer time to get flowers?
Hibiscus plant question?
It needs to go outside for the summer. I drag mine out every summer which seems like a pain but well worth it after it starts blooming. If you decide to take it outside, you should change the soil too, and maybe a new pot? Hibiscus will love you for the extra care
Reply:Hibiscuses go dormat when in a house becuase the temperatures in the house are like winter in the tropics. In places such as California and Florida the hibiscus will stop blooming in the winter and lose some leaves because the temperatures are only in the low 70s. They need mid 80s and full sun to bloom. It is normal for it not to bloom in the house, unless in a warm area you will only see scattered blooms inside if any at all.
This summer take it outside in full sun and it will bloom nicely. Also add some plant food so it can get started, it will take a month outdoors before it blooms. Must be warm outside too.
Reply:Absolutely, they really flourish in the ground or in a very large pot with good sunlight.
Reply:it needs light.
Reply:yes, it likes sun.
Hibiscus plant question?
It needs to go outside for the summer. I drag mine out every summer which seems like a pain but well worth it after it starts blooming. If you decide to take it outside, you should change the soil too, and maybe a new pot? Hibiscus will love you for the extra care
Reply:Hibiscuses go dormat when in a house becuase the temperatures in the house are like winter in the tropics. In places such as California and Florida the hibiscus will stop blooming in the winter and lose some leaves because the temperatures are only in the low 70s. They need mid 80s and full sun to bloom. It is normal for it not to bloom in the house, unless in a warm area you will only see scattered blooms inside if any at all.
This summer take it outside in full sun and it will bloom nicely. Also add some plant food so it can get started, it will take a month outdoors before it blooms. Must be warm outside too.
Reply:Absolutely, they really flourish in the ground or in a very large pot with good sunlight.
Reply:it needs light.
Reply:yes, it likes sun.
My tropical hibiscus needs help?
altho it is still blooming, the leaves are turning yellow and falling off.Is this normal or is there a problem?
My tropical hibiscus needs help?
hi
Mine just started doing that also, all of sudden. I live in California and also asked the same question about a week ago. I stopped watering it, I was watering it every other day, because it has been soooo hot here, I also just fertilized it and have just been giving it a good watering once a week. I have other Hibiscus close by and they are fine, but I only water them every two weeks. So I think my problem was over watering. It's either to much or to little.. Good luck , and let me know how it goes for you.
Reply:Maybe too wet or improper drainage?
Reply:Indoor hibiscus are very suseptable to Spider Mites, especially in dry air, which will cause the leave to yellow and fall because they feed on the plant.
Look closely where the leaves attach to the stem /trunk and see if there are tiny fine webs. The spider mite is very tiny and usually redish colour.
If you find this is the case, remove the plant immediately from the others and use a soap based insecticide repeatedly and hope you can save the plant.
Meanwhile mist your other plants and even create a pebble tray for the pots to sit in. The pebbles will keep the roots out of the water while the water in the tray will evaporate and increase the humidity around the plants and thus discouraging Spider Mites who love it hot and dry.
Reply:Actually this could be because of several factors. First understand that all plant roots need more oxygen than they do water. If the soil is too compacted, the roots will die. If the roots die, the plants die.
On the other hand it could be a lack of an essential nutrient...you could be experiencing something known as chlorosis, and my guess is you have a nitrogen deficiency.
My last guess would be water....make sure the soil is moist. When a plant has a lack of water and is begining to die...it will promote the fruits and flowers otherwise known as the reproductive parts of the flower. The plants intitial reaction is to save the seeds, save the babies...so it sends all the nutrients and water to the fruits and flowers...it drains the leaves of water and nutrients...thus the leaves turn yellow and fall.
So check all of those factors.
Reply:We experience this chlorosis and defoliation in the greenhouse when the plants have been producing lots of flowers and have not been watered sufficiently. If your plant is potted and has been heavily flowering, it is surely very root bound (Not a bad thing for forcing flower) and will need to be watered and fed lots more than if it were planted in a bed. We water, heavily, daily and feed at least once per week. The plants all have at least a half day of unbroken sunshine, too.
On the other hand, if your plant has been sitting too wet, it is likely losing nutrients due to leaching. This is unlikely if the plant is potted.
Reply:Try the forums at http://www.suburbangarden.com/ they are geared more toward this type of questions
Reply:Could be dry or may need an acid soil water regularly if the former or add ericacious compost if the latter.
My tropical hibiscus needs help?
hi
Mine just started doing that also, all of sudden. I live in California and also asked the same question about a week ago. I stopped watering it, I was watering it every other day, because it has been soooo hot here, I also just fertilized it and have just been giving it a good watering once a week. I have other Hibiscus close by and they are fine, but I only water them every two weeks. So I think my problem was over watering. It's either to much or to little.. Good luck , and let me know how it goes for you.
Reply:Maybe too wet or improper drainage?
Reply:Indoor hibiscus are very suseptable to Spider Mites, especially in dry air, which will cause the leave to yellow and fall because they feed on the plant.
Look closely where the leaves attach to the stem /trunk and see if there are tiny fine webs. The spider mite is very tiny and usually redish colour.
If you find this is the case, remove the plant immediately from the others and use a soap based insecticide repeatedly and hope you can save the plant.
Meanwhile mist your other plants and even create a pebble tray for the pots to sit in. The pebbles will keep the roots out of the water while the water in the tray will evaporate and increase the humidity around the plants and thus discouraging Spider Mites who love it hot and dry.
Reply:Actually this could be because of several factors. First understand that all plant roots need more oxygen than they do water. If the soil is too compacted, the roots will die. If the roots die, the plants die.
On the other hand it could be a lack of an essential nutrient...you could be experiencing something known as chlorosis, and my guess is you have a nitrogen deficiency.
My last guess would be water....make sure the soil is moist. When a plant has a lack of water and is begining to die...it will promote the fruits and flowers otherwise known as the reproductive parts of the flower. The plants intitial reaction is to save the seeds, save the babies...so it sends all the nutrients and water to the fruits and flowers...it drains the leaves of water and nutrients...thus the leaves turn yellow and fall.
So check all of those factors.
Reply:We experience this chlorosis and defoliation in the greenhouse when the plants have been producing lots of flowers and have not been watered sufficiently. If your plant is potted and has been heavily flowering, it is surely very root bound (Not a bad thing for forcing flower) and will need to be watered and fed lots more than if it were planted in a bed. We water, heavily, daily and feed at least once per week. The plants all have at least a half day of unbroken sunshine, too.
On the other hand, if your plant has been sitting too wet, it is likely losing nutrients due to leaching. This is unlikely if the plant is potted.
Reply:Try the forums at http://www.suburbangarden.com/ they are geared more toward this type of questions
Reply:Could be dry or may need an acid soil water regularly if the former or add ericacious compost if the latter.
Unexpected freeze...Hibiscus...Is it gone for good??
I was not aware of a frost we had. One of my hibicus plants got hit hard. It looks like it hasn't been watered in two weeks. Is there anything I can do to revive it or is it gone for good. I live in the beach area of south carolina....and it is usually warm...but currently I have the plants pulled inside again.
Thanks!
Unexpected freeze...Hibiscus...Is it gone for good??
no all it needs is water and it will cone back up. it will take a few weeks or even a month or 2 to get it looking full again. this happened to mine once and it was full and flowering about 3 month later. the temperature of damage was 29 degrees
Reply:Your hibiscus will come back from the base. Disappointing, I know, but you most likely did not lose it. And they grow fast.
Reply:Just water it and watch it. One frost might not have killed it.
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Thanks!
Unexpected freeze...Hibiscus...Is it gone for good??
no all it needs is water and it will cone back up. it will take a few weeks or even a month or 2 to get it looking full again. this happened to mine once and it was full and flowering about 3 month later. the temperature of damage was 29 degrees
Reply:Your hibiscus will come back from the base. Disappointing, I know, but you most likely did not lose it. And they grow fast.
Reply:Just water it and watch it. One frost might not have killed it.
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White flies on hibiscus?
My hibiscus was blooming very well until recently. Now it has stopped completely and this is most likely the cause of white flies. it is not near any other plants. it there some way to get rid of them.
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White flies on hibiscus?
This is a link for white fly info.
http://www.uckac.edu/whitefly/faqs_about...
Try the next link for pest control.
http://www.ipm.ucdavis.edu/
Reply:try spraying with neem oil . make sure everything is covered on all sides. It wont hurt the plant or anything else but will get most of the flies. also hang some yellow sticky strips near the plant. the yellow attracts the flies and they will stick to the strips.
best answer 10 pts.
White flies on hibiscus?
This is a link for white fly info.
http://www.uckac.edu/whitefly/faqs_about...
Try the next link for pest control.
http://www.ipm.ucdavis.edu/
Reply:try spraying with neem oil . make sure everything is covered on all sides. It wont hurt the plant or anything else but will get most of the flies. also hang some yellow sticky strips near the plant. the yellow attracts the flies and they will stick to the strips.
Does hibiscus has properties in making soap?
if not please link to other possible product out from hibiscus thank you
Does hibiscus has properties in making soap?
Hibiscus essential oil
You Can Brew Wine From Hibiscus Flower
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Extracts of some hibiscus species are claimed to have health benefits, including prevention of constipation, bladder infections and nausea, and high blood pressure.
An unspecified hibiscus plant is used to make a herbal tea, typically blended with rosehip. The bark of the hibiscus contains strong fibers. They can be obtained by letting the stripped bark sit in the sea for some time in order to let the organic material rot away. In Polynesia these fibers (fau, purau) are used for making grass skirts. They have also been known to be used to make wigs. Hibiscus, espcially white hibiscus is considered to have medicinal properties in the Indian traditional system of medicine, Ayurveda. Roots are used to make various decoctions believed to cure various ailments
Reply:You can use hibiscus petals for herbal tea
Does hibiscus has properties in making soap?
Hibiscus essential oil
You Can Brew Wine From Hibiscus Flower
Hibiscus Hair Reconstructing Shampoo %26amp; Hair Reconstructor
Extracts of some hibiscus species are claimed to have health benefits, including prevention of constipation, bladder infections and nausea, and high blood pressure.
An unspecified hibiscus plant is used to make a herbal tea, typically blended with rosehip. The bark of the hibiscus contains strong fibers. They can be obtained by letting the stripped bark sit in the sea for some time in order to let the organic material rot away. In Polynesia these fibers (fau, purau) are used for making grass skirts. They have also been known to be used to make wigs. Hibiscus, espcially white hibiscus is considered to have medicinal properties in the Indian traditional system of medicine, Ayurveda. Roots are used to make various decoctions believed to cure various ailments
Reply:You can use hibiscus petals for herbal tea
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