The hibiscus flower is easily adapted to the environment, so the general conditions can meet its growth and development, flowering and fruiting. But there can be cases where it is not properly cared for. It will grow slowly and will not flower easily.
Wondering what's wrong with your hibiscus? It could be because of insufficient light or insufficient watering, and just watering without fertilizing also tends to leave hibiscus undernourished, which manifests itself in a lack of blooms. Hibiscus flowers usually open in the morning and fade in the evening. Just like the sun, it rises in the east and sets in the west. Each day gives hope that it will bloom again the next day. The flowers bloom in splendor.
The color is light pink, much like dyed toilet paper, so another name is toilet paper flower. The petals are thin, like peonies. For a mature hibiscus plant, it should be centered
Hibiscus flowers are said to be edible. The leaves of the hibiscus flower can be used to wash your hair.
The growth and development of the hibiscus flower requires several conditions:
One, sunshine
The hibiscus flower likes plenty of light, and you can put it under the sun in the winter time. You can avoid direct sunlight when solar radiation is strong. Putting it indoors with diffused light will ensure light and prevent sunburn. Shade can also be taken outdoors.
When there is not enough light, it tends to not bloom and grow leaves and branches in vain. It doesn't look good when it's green.
Two, watering
The hibiscus flower likes a moist environment. It can't tolerate drought, so you can put it outside if there is abundant rain, and water it more if there is drought. Try to ensure adequate moisture. On the principle of watering, you can't wait until the hibiscus potting soil is dry, then it will be too late. The leaves will then dry up and turn yellow. The flowers will also have to wilt to some extent.
Watering should be done in such a way that the hibiscus does not get waterlogged in the pot. Also it cannot tolerate waterlogging. Prevent waterlogging. You can manually drain the pot if it gets waterlogged.
Three, pruning
The hibiscus flower pruning is a very important issue, you should prune off a small part of the flower. About one-third. The branches are generally more vigorous and grow quickly. There is no problem with pruning a little harder.
After flowering should be pruned, pruning after the application of nitrogen fertilizer to promote the growth of branches.
Four, soil
Hibiscus flowers like loose soil, so you can put some rotting soil, sandy soil mixed in the pot, loose and breathable. Both acidic and alkaline soil can support hibiscus. It is not very fussy about soil. A mixture of garden soil and nutrient soil is also suitable for hibiscus. This is easily permeable to water and air. During the season when it rains a lot, it is important to drain the water in time, otherwise the soil will not be loose enough and the hibiscus will die of waterlogging.
Beginning in the spring, hibiscus flowers begin to bloom until November. Survival is tenacious, with fewer blooms in the summer and more in the spring.
Five, fertilization
Hibiscus flowers grow very quickly. So the demand for fertilizer is very large, fertilization diligently help flowering oh. Do not be lazy, timely fertilization.
In order to promote flowering, you can apply phosphorus fertilizer. Fertilizer once a month.
Sixth, centering
On a mature hibiscus, you should be centering, pruning the top, hibiscus can be divided into more branches, which is conducive to the future flowering, which is conducive to the hibiscus plant type full, good-looking.