Hibiscus: what kind of plant it is, features, how to care for

Hibiscus is a Chinese rose. It is a tree-like or herbaceous plant of the Malva family. Consider the features of hibiscus, how to care for.

Hibiscus is called the Chinese rose. It is a tree-like plant or shrub with oval glossy leaves and large flowers of red, white, yellow, pink or lilac. Hibiscus belongs to the Malva family. The red flowers are used to make a healthy Karkade tea.

Features of hibiscus

Hibiscus flowers can smell delicious or not exude any odor - it depends on the variety. The buds open in the morning and by evening their flowering cycle is complete. In the morning, the buds will open up again. If the plant is suitable for growing, there will be up to 50 buds on each branch. Flowering can continue from spring to fall.

Hibiscus is planted both in the garden and in pots indoors. This plant is very unpretentious to the conditions of maintenance. Hibiscus is not afraid of drafts, temperature changes, does not need frequent feeding and precise watering. It is important to consider that this plant reaches a large size, so it needs enough space.

How to care for Hibiscus at home

A few peculiarities of hibiscus maintenance:

• The plant is light-loving. The pot is placed near a source of natural light - near a window or door with glass fragments.
• A moderate room temperature is ideal for Hibiscus. In summer it is 20-22 degrees, in winter - 15-16 degrees.
• Hibiscus likes humid air. It should be regularly sprayed with water from a sprayer. Then the flowers will fully open. However, it is important that the water drops do not fall on the flowers themselves, but only on the leaves.
• It is desirable that the soil in the pot is always moist. Here you do not need high accuracy, however, it is important not to allow the soil to dry out. To avoid water stagnation, choose a light soil, make good drainage in the pot.
• Fertilizer varies in composition depending on the season. In the spring, you need to add potassium and phosphorus to the soil. At other times, any fertilizer without nitrogen will do.
• A young plant is transplanted every year, and when it reaches 3 years old, it can be done less often, as needed.
• Hibiscus needs pruning. It is usually done in spring. Also after flowering, cut off the shoots of the plant, then the buds will be formed on the side branches.

Hibiscus can be grown from seed and cuttings. However, it is easier and faster to grow a plant from cuttings. Then the young Hibiscus plant will please already in the first year of life.

Difficulties in growing Hibiscus

What is important to consider when caring for hibiscus:

• The buds do not open, fall off. Most likely, there is not enough moisture in the soil and air, not enough nutrients or the room is cool.
• If the young leaves grow yellow and fall off underneath, it means there is too much chlorine and calcium in the soil, not enough nitrogen and iron. You need to balance the soil composition with additives. Also, watering with cold water can be the cause of leaf fall.
• The crown is lush, but there are no flowers. This happens with an excess of nitrogen fertilizers, lack of light and excess heat in winter.
• Leaves wither if the air in the room is too dry. You need to install a humidifier or regularly spray the leaves with water from a sprayer.

Hibiscus is one of the easiest plants to care for. It can be successfully grown by beginners in plant growing.