Hibiscus is a treasure for many gardeners because it is a beautiful shrub and fairly easy to maintain. If you are planning to grow hibiscus and want to know more about hibiscus care, here are some tips that can help you.
The Right Temperature
Hibiscus tree in Florida favor the temperature that we love. It loves warm temperature. It is a plant that can be grown in pots outdoors during the spring season when there are warm temperatures. When it is too cold, you can take the pots indoor and allow some lighting with bulbs.
Water Requirement
The right amount of water is the essence of hibiscus care. The shrub needs water, but too much water can kill it. Water the hibiscus when the soil is dry. Especially in winters, less water will be sufficient.
Pest and Aphid Control
The most common pests are the spider mites and aphids. Spider mites can be eliminated using warm water sprinkles. Aphids can also be removed by spraying strong doses of water with hoses.
Pruning the branches affected by these insects and treating the shrub with good insecticide will be the best way of hibiscus care. It is also wise to inspect the hibiscus during early stages before the infection becomes dangerous.
Pruning
The best season to prune is early spring. Pruning the old and unproductive parts of the shrub may seem the usual practice but regular pruning is beneficial to the plant.
Pruning stimulates budding in hibiscus. To get a beautiful hibiscus planting, you need at least three to four branches. Prune away one-fourth inch above the bud so that it encourages budding.
Fertilizer Feed
Hibiscus care includes a regular supply of fertilizers during its growing season. Fertilizing the hibiscus once every month during the growing season is recommended.
It is not good to fertilize hibiscus when the plant is dry. It may damage the roots. It is better to rehydrate the plant and then apply the fertilizer.
