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- Q.How Do I Care For Hibiscus Plants Outdoors During The Winter? - Temps get below 32 F often during the winter months, but my plants are in the ground and I don't ...
- Q.Hibiscus Care - How do I take care of hibiscus?
- Q.Hibiscus - Can I prune the hibiscus and put it in water to root so I can plant it?
- Q.Hibiscus Care - We have a hibiscus plant that is about 3 years old. It is growing very well but it is also ...
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- Q.Hibiscus As Houseplant - Can a Hibiscus plant be grown indoors only? Or does it have to be outside then brought inside?
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PatJMead on
July 27, 2012Q.How do I care for hibiscus plants outdoors during the winter?
Temps get below 32 F often during the winter months, but my plants are in the ground and I don't want to dig them up.
Answered by
Nikki on
July 28, 2012
Certified ExpertA.Hardy hibiscus can usually survive winter outdoors but in cooler regions will need additional protection, such as mulch and wrapping. Therefore, you don't need to dig it up. As long as you can give it added protection during extreme freezing conditions (and as long as you don't have the tropical type-which needs to be inside over winter), it should be ok.
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- Asked by
chaswhitc on
July 29, 2012Q.Hibiscus care
How do I take care of hibiscus?
- Answered by
Nikki on
July 30, 2012
Certified ExpertA.Thi article will help: https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/flowers/hibiscus/how-to-care-for-hibiscus-plants.htm
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carlee126 on
August 1, 2012Q.Hibiscus
Can I prune the hibiscus and put it in water to root so I can plant it?
- Answered by
Nikki on
August 1, 2012
Certified ExpertA.Cuttings do not root well in just water. However, this article will help: https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/flowers/hibiscus/hibiscus-propagation.htm
For pruning, here is more information: https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/flowers/hibiscus/tips-for-pruning-hibiscus-plants-when-to-prune-hibiscus.htm
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glennartson on
August 2, 2012Q.Hibiscus Care
We have a hibiscus plant that is about 3 years old. It is growing very well but it is also getting very tall. Can you trim hibiscus plants? If so, how and when is a good time to do so? Thank you Gordy
- Answered by
Nikki on
August 3, 2012
Certified ExpertA.Spring is normally the time to do this but indoor plants may be trimmed up anytime. Here is more information: https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/flowers/hibiscus/tips-for-pruning-hibiscus-plants-when-to-prune-hibiscus.htm
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triciamilton on
August 4, 2012Q.Hibiscus buds fall off before blooming
I have sprayed them with bug killer and it helped for a while but now it's happening again. We live in FL and it's very warm and rains almost every day for a short time. I noticed the ends of all the leaves are turning yellow too. What can I do to help my hibiscus plants?
- Answered by
Nikki on
August 6, 2012
Certified ExpertA.The overly wet conditions can contribute to the yellowing of the leaves. For additional suggestions, this article may help: https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/flowers/hibiscus/answers-to-what-causes-hibiscus-leaves-turning-yellow.htm
As to the bud drop, this article may have some suggestions that can help: https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/flowers/hibiscus/hibiscus-flowers-hibiscus-blossoms-falling-off-plant.htm
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Barbie on
August 6, 2012Q.Growing Hibiscus Outside In Upstate New York
I am interested in growing hibiscus outside in Seneca Lake area of New York State. The plants would be outside year round. Would this kill the bushes or would they survive the winter weather. Also, during the summer do the plants need full sun?
- Answered by
Nikki on
August 7, 2012
Certified ExpertA.A hardy hibiscus plant will survive there but a tropical hibiscus will not. Hardy hibiscus plants need little care over winter and are hardy to zone 5 with no protection outdoors, though you may add mulch if you like. The tropical varieties are the ones that require growth indoors over winter. So look for a perennial, hardy hibiscus variety. Your local garden center or nursery should be able to help with this....and yes, they enjoy full sun outdoors.
If you would like to overwinter a tropical hibiscus, this article can tell you how to do so indoors: https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/flowers/hibiscus/wintering-hibiscus-indoors-winter-care-for-hibiscus.htm
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Anonymous on
August 7, 2012Q.Hibiscus as Houseplant
Can a Hibiscus plant be grown indoors only? Or does it have to be outside then brought inside?
- Answered by
Nikki on
August 7, 2012
Certified ExpertA.Tropical varieties can be grown solely as houseplants, though many do enjoy spending summers outdoors in the fresh air. Hardy hibiscus can usually remain and survive winter outdoors but in cooler regions will need additional protection, such as mulch and wrapping. The tropical types MUST overwinter inside, however.
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