Flowering Hibiscus

Question

I have a hibiscus plant that started as a small plant on my desk a couple of years ago. It is now in a larger pot at home. It has never bloomed again but continues to grow tall and full. . . only leaves, no blooms. I have it outdoors in the summer on a sunny deck and bring it in the house for the winter. I will need to trim it this year, as it grew too tall. What can I do to get it to bloom again?

Answer 1

Have you fertilized the plant? Sometimes fertilizer that is high in nitrogen can decrease blooms, actually focusing more on the foliage growth instead. Try giving it a boost of fertilizer that is high in potassium (nitrogen should be mid-range and phosphorous low).