Growing Hibiscus Indoors | Hibiscus Care Indoors
16.06.2023 - 04:22
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Hibiscus plants (Hibiscus rosa sinensis) have large and showy flowers, that makes them one of the top houseplants! To grow them successfully indoors, you have to be aware of certain things, which we are going to discuss. Read on the article to know more about growing Hibiscus indoors!
You can have more hibiscus plants from soft stem cuttings and air layering. However, most of the gardeners mainly use only the stem cuttings. Growing using this method produces an exact copy of the parent plant.
Start propagation in spring or early summer, by taking 4-6 inches long stem. Cut any flowers, leaves, or buds on the bottom of the stem. Apply a rooting hormone on the ends of the cutting with a cotton swab. Plant the cutting into a pot in the moist potting mix; to retain the humidity. You can also cover the propagating hibiscus with a plastic bag.
Place it in a warm area where the temperature is above 55 F (12 C) in a dappled-light, as full sun can be harmful at this point. When you notice new leaves (it generally takes 4-8 weeks), it indicates the cutting is rooted. You can then plant it in a bigger pot.
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There are 200 species of hibiscus that are annuals, perennials, trees, and shrubs, but not all of them can be grown as houseplants. Only those that are smaller and compact in size are good for this purpose. Search for dwarf hybrid cultivars that grow 2-3 feet tall.
Some of the best hibiscus varieties to grow indoors are bahama mama, beachside bubbly, blushing bellini, cherry mojito, island hurricane, sex on the beach, rum runner remix, and sunrise mimosa.
Pick a pot with sufficient drainage holes, preferably a beautiful one, as it is going to enhance the look of the plant further! A pot that is at