Hibiscus flower - care and cultivation

The name of the plant "hibiscus" can confuse many people, and when you mention the Chinese rose, it immediately becomes clear what kind of flower we are talking about. Many have recollections from childhood about a large flower in a tub with bright red gramophone flowers that grew on the windowsills of their grandmothers or met in hospitals and post offices.

Hibiscus flower - care and cultivation

Hibiscus is not very picky about care: it is necessary to water it often in the summer months, during periods of strong temperature rise - the plant loves water. In winter, cut back and water the plants as the potted substrate dries.

Those who want to have a hibiscus flower need to prepare for pruning plant shoots. This is a necessary and obligatory measure if you want to see a neat and flowering hibiscus bush, as pruning allows the formation of the crown and stimulates the formation of flower buds.

The hibiscus flower, the care of which includes the placement of the plant in the right place, is demanding on light: a lot of it is needed for abundant flowering and good branching. The Chinese rose loves the sun, but in direct sunlight at noon, its leaves can quickly hang with rags. Therefore, shading in the heat must be ensured.

Very often, many novice growers plant hibiscus immediately in a large container, and then wonder why the plant does not bloom in any way. The mistake lies in the fact that in a large container with a large volume of substrate, the plant actively grows the root system to the detriment of crown development and flowering. Therefore, it is recommended to plant a Chinese rose in tight pots.