Hibiscus Plants

No,the Hibiscus will not die in winter, it may go in dormancy in extreme winter, it can tolerate temperature between 16-32 degrees C.

Hybrids Hibiscus may have lifespans of 5-10 years and some older garden varieties have a lifespan of more than 30 years.

Hibiscus are perennial herbaceous plants, as well as woody shrubs and small trees and annual Hibiscus are also present but they are rare.

Hibiscus plant leaves turning yellow may be due to

1.Overwatering or less watering can result in Hibiscus leaves turning yellow.
2.Plant does not get proper sunlight.
3.Lack of Nutrient.
4.Disease infestation

To grow plant in pot, choose a pot having of 7inch upper diameter and drainage holes. Put a few inches of soil in the new pot.Water your plant thoroughly a day or two before you plan to pot.Turn your plant sideways, hold it gently by the stems, and tap the bottom of its current container until the plant slides out.Place the plant in new pot.You need to put soil into the pot around the rootball. Dont overfill the pot - the soil line should be about 1 inch below the top of the pot.Water the plant.

Yes, To grow Hibiscus plant in pot, choose a pot having of 7-inch upper diameter and drainage holes

Yes you can grow Hibiscus in indoor at Sunny window and balcony where they will get 4-6 hrs of sunlight

The Hibiscus plant can grow up to 4-5 meters in height.

No, Hibiscus plant is not poisonous to dog.

Hibiscus are attacked by many insects like aphids, ants, mealybugs and spider mites.

1. To plant Hibiscus tree in pot, choose a pot having of 7-inch upper diameter and drainage holes.
2. Fill the 1/3 pot with well-drained soil rich in organic content and place the plant in the center of the pot.
3. Fill the remaining pot with same soil.
4. Keep the plant in indirect bright light location for 2-3 days and then gradually move to a location that receives 4-6 hours of direct sunlight.
5. Once the plant is overgrown in current pot, plant it in field. If you are planting purchased plant directly in ground follow below procedure.

1. Keep the plant in indirect bright light for 3-4 days and gradually move to a location receiving direct sunlight for more than 6 hours a day.
2. Dig a pit twice the size of the bag/pot the current plant is in.
3. Fill the 1/3 of pit with soil rich in organic content, place the plant in center and fill the pit with same soil.
4. Apply water General caring tips Plant should get 4-6 hours of sunlight a day. Water the plant when surface soil (1-2 inch) feels dry to touch. Apply any organic fertilizer during the main growing season Spring (February-March) and Summer (April-June).

Hibiscus plants are easy to care, consider the following points

1.Sunlight- 4-6 hours direct bright light is ideal for flowering.
2.Soil - Well-drained fertile and nutrient-rich soil.
3. Water-Water the plant when 1-2 inch surface soil layer feels dry to touch.
4.Fertilizer - Apply any organic fertilizer once a month and immediately give water after applications of fertilizer.

Hibiscus is not totally indoor plant, it requires minimum 4-6 hours of sunlight to grow and flower.

Hibiscus plants can be lightly trimmed in late summer(April-June) to promote new shoots.

They should be prune about a third of the way back, leaving at least 2-3 nodes on the branches for new growth to emerge. These cuts should be made just above the nodes, leaving about a quarter inch. Remove any weak, diseased, or dead growth, as well as crossing or leggy branches.

Yes, Hibiscus plant need morning sunlight of 4-6 hours a day is ideal for flowering and plant grow well in bright light for rest of the day.

Make sure your Hibiscus plants get enough natural bright light and proper watering is also required for blooming plants. Nutrient deficiency also affect the blooming.

Hibiscus bloom almost year-round but profusely blooms seen in spring(February-March) and summer(April-June).

Hibiscus plants are evergreen shrub, with glossy leaves and solitary, brilliant colorful flowers.