AmericanPlantExchange Hibiscus Exchange Hibiscus Live Plan User Guide
- June 17, 2024
- AmericanPlantExchange
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AmericanPlantExchange Hibiscus Exchange Hibiscus Live Plan
Product Information
Specifications:
- Plant Type: Hibiscus
- Light Requirement: Full sun, tolerates light shade
- Watering: Thorough watering every couple of days initially, then twice weekly
- Humidity: Moderate to high, indoors
- Temperature: Ideal temperature ranges
- Toxicity: Non-toxic to humans and pets
Product Usage Instructions
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Light:
Hibiscus plants prefer full sun but can tolerate light shade. -
Water:
All hibiscus plants need thorough watering every couple of days for the first few weeks after planting. For perennial hibiscus, water twice weekly during the first growing season. Ensure moderate to high humidity indoors to prevent issues like brown edges on leaves, bud drop, or drooping foliage. -
Temperature:
Provide the hibiscus with ideal temperature conditions to support healthy growth. -
Toxicity:
The hibiscus plant is non-toxic to both humans and pets. -
Growers Tips:
Prune your hibiscus just before a warming trend to encourage active growth. Avoid pruning before very cold weather as it can cause severe dieback. Pruning in extreme heat should also be avoided. The best time to prune is during sunny, mild weather conditions.
FAQ
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Q: How often should I water my hibiscus plant?
A: Water thoroughly every couple of days initially, then transition to watering twice weekly during the first growing season. -
Q: Are hibiscus plants toxic to pets?
A: No, hibiscus plants are non-toxic to both humans and pets.
Hibiscus Care Guide
Light
Hibiscus prefer full sun but will tolerate light shade
Water
All hibiscus plants need to be watered thoroughly every couple of days for the
first few weeks after planting. After that, water perennial hibiscus twice
weekly for the first growing season. Hibiscus prefer moderate to high humidity
indoors. Brown edges on leaves, bud drop, or drooping foliage are signs that
they lack humidity.
Temperature
Prefers temperature between 65° to 75°F and no lower than 55°F
Food
Hibiscus does best with a fertilizer formulation ratio of 3 -1 – 4. This is an
average amount of nitrogen, a low amount of phosphorus, and a high amount of
potassium. Hibiscus like to be fed small amounts often rather than large
amounts occasionally, so the very best way to feed them is to use a half-dose
of fertilizer every time you water.
Toxicity
Non-toxic to humans and pets
Growers Tips
You can prune just before a warming trend is coming, so that your hibiscus
will grow very actively, and the increasing warmth will pull them forward into
lush new growth. Pruning just before very cold weather can be so stressful
that it can cause severe dieback, and you can lose more of your plant than you
want to. But pruning in extreme heat can be equally stressful. The very best
time to prune is times of sunny, mild weather.