Characteristics

Hibiscus or "Japanese Roses" - exotic plants, showing bold flowers, in a varied range of vibrant colors. Most often you will find hibiscus that bloom in shades of red, pink, yellow and orange, but there are also varieties with purple, white or multi-colored flowers. There are both cold-resistant garden varieties and varieties that can only be grown indoors during the cold season.

Hibiscus, care instructions

Japanese roses are prolific blooming, sun-loving plants that grow best with 6 to 8 hours of direct light each day, preferring sunny locations. They can also grow in partial shade, but they tend to bloom less, showing slower growth or underdevelopment.

Watering and substrate. Hibiscus appreciates a lot of water, especially when it is grown in full sun, but it is necessary to use a substrate that ensures good drainage. A qualitative mixture of peat improved with perlite or pumice stone will be preferred. At the bottom of the pot, it is recommended to place a layer of clay balls or pumice stone. It is common for hibiscus to lose buds and leaves if the substrate dries out too much, or on the contrary, if the water stagnates too much in the pot.

During most of the season, the Japanese rose may need watering every 1-2 days, especially if the culture pot is small and the plant is placed in full sun.

Fertilizing hibiscus. To stimulate the hibiscus, a universal fertilizer or a fertilizer for flowering plants will be used. It is not necessary to use special fertilizers to produce flowering; the usual fertilizers for general use are suitable - but they will be used with caution, at a dosage reduced by 50% compared to the instructions on the package. Such precautions are necessary to avoid burning the roots.

Transplanting hibiscus. To move the hibiscus, the new culture containers will have a diameter of only 2-3 cm larger than the initial ones. The new pots will have generous drainage holes with water drainage slots. Flat-bottom culture containers should be avoided.

Hibiscus can grow to a height of 2-4 meters, but the dimensions will be controlled by pruning. Hibiscus grown in pots tend to grow to a reasonable height of 70-80 cm, with a bushy appearance, if the pruning is done correctly and on time.

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