<\/span><\/h3>\nThe hibiscus needs sufficient water, especially in the young stage, so that it can grow well. Therefore, water it regularly so that the soil is always kept moist. However, be careful to avoid waterlogging – your hibiscus doesn’t like it at all! By avoiding waterlogging, you also prevent rotting of the main shoot and roots.<\/p>\n
In spring the hibiscus can be fertilized regularly with mainly organic fertilizer. This promotes soil life, provides long-term nutrients, and is also environmentally friendly. Regular fertilization will pay off in lush blooms.![\"hibiskus-red-flowers\"](\"https:\/\/gardender.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/hibiskus-red-flowers.jpg\")
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The most important for proper hibiscus care in a nutshell<\/strong>:<\/p>\n\n- Water generously (nevertheless avoid waterlogging!)<\/li>\n
- Keep soil moist<\/li>\n
- Regular fertilizing before flowering<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
<\/span>Pruning Hibiscus: Tips And Tricks For The Perfect Cut<\/span><\/h2>\nThe hibiscus delights with its intensely colored flowers. Regular pruning promotes its growth and also enables special growth forms.<\/p>\n
<\/span>When Is The Best Time?<\/span><\/h3>\nWhether garden hibiscus rose hibiscus or giant hibiscus: the best time for pruning is in late winter or early spring. Usually, one chooses a date between early and mid-February for hibiscus pruning. At this time, the plants are at the beginning of the growth phase, so pruning will not deprive them of their strength. In addition, at the beginning of vegetation, the right pruning can most effectively promote the formation of shoots and branching.![\"Hibiskus-pruning\"](\"https:\/\/gardender.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/Hibiskus-pruning.jpg\")
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<\/span>Pruning Correctly<\/span><\/h3>\nWhen pruning hibiscus, it depends on what species it is. In the case of rose hibiscus (Hibiscus Rosa-Sinensis), which is mostly kept as a houseplant, you regularly do educational pruning. After the hibiscus has flowered, the shoots are cut in half to achieve a higher branching. The more branched the rose hibiscus, the more abundant the flowering.<\/p>\n
The perennial hibiscus, also called giant hibiscus, is also pruned only once. For this, the side shoots are shortened by half, so that they branch better. Furthermore, maintenance pruning is also useful for the purpose of shaping. In addition, side shoots that sprout close to the ground is often removed to prevent the perennial from becoming too spreading.<\/p>\n
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Garden hibiscus (Hibiscus syriacus) can be pruned in several ways. First, maintenance pruning is done in the spring to encourage branching and maintain the shape of the crown. All other pruning is done to shape it. You’ll learn how this works and what you need to keep in mind in the next section.<\/p>\n
Rejuvenation and\/or maintenance pruning should be done regularly on all hibiscus species. Rejuvenation involves radically cutting back bulky growing shoots. Maintenance pruning is more for removing dead plant material without interfering too radically with the growth of the hibiscus.<\/p>\n
<\/span>Pruning Hibiscus As A Tall Trunk Or Stem<\/span><\/h2>\nThere are several pruning methods to determine the shape of the hibiscus. The garden hibiscus is often pruned as a tall trunk or stem. In this shaping pruning, you remove all but the top three to four of the side shoots along the main stem. The high trunk cut requires a lot of patience because this process must often be repeated several years in a row until the hibiscus has reached the desired growth height.<\/p>\n
Now begin to shorten the side shoots of the crown, so that they in turn branch. The uppermost shoot of the crown is cut off at about half its length and tied upwards with a thin wire as an extension of the trunk. Repeat this process until a well-formed crown is formed. By the way, the shoots along the stem must always be removed.![\"Hibiskus-pruning-tall-plant\"](\"https:\/\/gardender.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/Hibiskus-pruning-tall-plant.jpg\")
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Fertilizing is also an important care measure for hibiscus that should not be neglected. So that your plant shows itself in its full flowering glory, we have summarized for you everything important about fertilizing hibiscus<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<\/span>Hibiscus Successfully Overwinter<\/span><\/h3>\nThe garden hibiscus (Hibiscus syriacus) is quite hardy and under certain conditions manages to overwinter outdoors. This makes it the only species capable of doing so in our latitudes. If you have planted your garden hibiscus in a tub, then you can take the precaution of moving it into the warm if extremely cold conditions are announced. If your garden hibiscus is planted in a bed, then you can protect it from excessive ground frost by placing a generous layer of bark mulch around the main shoot.<\/p>\n
Tip<\/strong>: Don’t plant your garden hibiscus out of the container and into the bed until after a year. The adaptation period allows the hibiscus to become hardy and increases the chance that it will survive cold winters. The rose hibiscus, on the other hand, can only be planted in a container, as it cannot survive temperatures below 50\u00b0F for a longer period of time.<\/div><\/div>\nThe most important facts about wintering hibiscus in a nutshell:<\/p>\n
\n- The garden hibiscus can be overwintered outdoors.<\/li>\n
- Support it with a thick layer of bark mulch at the base<\/li>\n
- A one-year acclimation period in the tub will not hurt<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
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<\/span>Protect Hibiscus From Pests And Diseases<\/span><\/h2>\nThe hibiscus, especially as a houseplant, is often attacked by aphids. These infest the leaves and suck the phloem (plant sap) there. From their abdominal glands, they secrete a sugary secretion that gums up the entire leaf surface. In case of heavy infestation, the leaves turn yellow and die. Regular rinsing or treatment with organic pesticides helps against aphids.<\/p>\n
The spider mite is another common pest that leaves small webs on the underside of leaves. The pattern of damage is similar to that of aphids. Spider mites can be controlled well with organic plant protection products.![\"Blossom](\"https:\/\/gardender.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/Blossom-infestation-leaf-aphids-hibiscus.jpg\")
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Non-animal pathogens, such as the leaf spot fungus, can also attack the hibiscus. You can recognize the infested areas by the brownish discoloration. Remove infested leaves, there is no need for further treatment.<\/p>\n
The most important facts about pests and diseases of hibiscus in brief<\/strong>:<\/p>\n\n- Aphids and spider mites are common pests.<\/li>\n
- Control by rinsing<\/li>\n
- Regularly remove infested and dead plant parts<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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