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Indoor hibiscus care??
I recently bought a hibiscus plant (approx. 30 inches in size in an 11
inch diameter pot) and have been reading conflicting reports about how to take care of it. My thumb isn't very green, but I really want to keep this sucker alive! I have it placed right near a window facing west/southwest. I've read they like it warm, and in the evenings this is the hottest spot in my apartment. (Not that warmth is a problem in Dallas, TX summers.) But recently it looks droopy and has developed lots of yellow leaves. It had one bloom that promptly wilted right after I watered the plant. How often and approximately how much should I water it?? I've been watering about once a week and it seems to dry out really quickly. I try to avoid overwatering my other plants and they all seem to be doing fine. Oh, and is it OK to water it outside and let it sit for about an hour--where it gets really, really hot--and then bring it inside the cooler apartment, or should I just keep it where it is and not make it adjust to a temp change? |
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Indoor hibiscus care??
I have zero experience here, but I've grabbed a few good books while learning. For HIBISCUS ROSA SINESIS (Chinese Hibiscus, Rose-Mallow) LOCATION: Bright SUnny, sheltered from wind and rain DO NOT CHANGE LOCATION BECAUSE THE BUDS MAY FALL OFF (it is emphasized in the book) WATERING, FEDDING: During the growth period, water abundantly, BUT DO NOT LET THE BALL BECOME DRY OR PERMIT STANDING WATER TO FORM. Leaves drop if ball becomes dry. Until August feed twice a week. (feeding refers to a fertilizer) Another source agrees but says Feed till September. By stopping the feeding you will harden the wood. Drainge is very important. They both seem to indicate to set it outside for spring/summer--maybe Texas is too hot...I dunno. They both require cutting back in spring like roses to foster better, compact, healthier growth. Hope that helps DiGiTAL ViNYL (no email) Zone 6b/7, Westchester Co, NY, 1 mile off L.I.Sound 1st Year Gardener |
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Indoor hibiscus care??
I've had a hibiscus for about 6-7 years. I'm in zone 5 so I have to bring it indoors in the fall. I put mine in the sunniest window, near a heat register, and water 2-3 times per week during the winter. Mine's about the same size as yours. In the spring, I prune it and put outdoors but still have to hand water once or twice per week. I feed mine all winter long and it blooms pretty well. Sunlight seems to be the determining factor. Mine tolerates full sun outside, but I know your TX sun is like a laser. Nevertheless the things grow crazy in Florida. I would leave it outside over the summer. The yellowing leaves are typically lack of water. Every now and then I soak mine. Make sure you have good drainage. There is an adjustment period moving outside or in, I'd leave it for the season in one place or another. |
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