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Light

Hibiscus require a minimum amount of sun required by hibiscus generally is considered to be half a day of direct sunlight.

Planting Tips

Container grown hibiscus can be planted any time during the year, but transplanting in the yard is best done during the cooler months. Hibiscus should be planted at the same depth as they were in the container or field. Plants should be watered thoroughly immediately after planting and frequently enough to prevent wilting until they are well established. The use of organic mulch will conserve water, reduce weed problems, and help control nematodes.

Hibiscus can be propagated from seed, cuttings, by air layering, budding or grafting. Seedlings are quite variable and are never identical to the parents. Grafting or budding are used primarily to propagate varieties that are highly susceptible to nematodes or do not produce strong plants on their own roots. Cuttings are used commercially to propagate hibiscus. Cuttings are taken from new growth in the spring and summer and placed in a well-drained medium, usually containing equal volumes of fibrous peat and coarse builder’s sand. A rooting hormone may be applied to the cuttings to promote root formation.

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Temperature

Tropical temperatures best. Minimum 32ºF.

Water Usage

Hibiscus requires well-drained soils and do not tolerate wet soils, but will require regular irrigation during periods of drought. Hibiscus should be watered heavily about once a week during dry periods, applying enough water to wet the soil to a depth of 12 to 18 inches.

Fertilizer

Fertilization: Three to four applications of fertilizer per year are recommended for hibiscus. The amount of fertilizer per application depends on frequency of fertilization and size of the plants. Use one-quart of a cup of 10-5-10 or similar fertilizer for small plants and up to one-half cup for mature plants in each application. To promote growth and increase blooming, fertilize once a month. Water plants immediately after applying the fertilizer to prevent fertilizer burn.