Top Questions About Tropical Hibiscus Plants

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Questions About Tropical Hibiscus Plants

Asked by
Anonymous on
April 26, 2011

Q. Pruning Spent Flowers on Tropical Hibiscus

I recently purchased a tropical hibiscus and it had flowers and buds. I want to know if after the flower drops off, should I pinch back the end?

Answered by
Nikki on
April 26, 2011
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You can, but it is not necessary.

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nancy glasscock on
April 26, 2011
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yes

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Asked by
ame1960 on
February 6, 2018
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Q. Tropical Hibiscus

I’m looking after my neighbors tropical hibiscus which she transplanted into a bigger pot last November. This plant is in a glass roofed sunroom and I been noticing in the last month the leaves have turned brittle and have nearly all fallen off. I realise the extreme cold winter weather is not a favorite of this tropical plant. I tested a small branch and it is not dead, even though it looks like it is. My question is what can I do too help this plant recover, or will it die because of the freezing temperatures?

Answered by
MichiganDot on
February 7, 2018
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I believe the following article addresses your question: https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/flowers/hibiscus/hibiscus-leaf-drop.htm

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Asked by
rsmith9182003 on
August 15, 2018
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Q. Tropical Hibiscus

My tropical hibiscus has several branches growing from the main trunk. Are these considered suckers and should I trim them or are these a good thing? I just got the plant this year and besides a few yellow leaves it seems pretty healthy.

Answered by
drtreelove on
August 16, 2018
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Without a photo we can only guess and generalize.

Branches growing from the main trunk are not necessarily suckers, and may be just natural branching that should be preserved and not removed.

If you mean that there are multiple shoots coming up from the same area at the low point just above the soil level, then those might be considered suckers, and maybe they should be thinned or removed.

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