How to grow hibiscus? Hibiscus cultivation methods and precautions

Hibiscus can be made into potted plants or cultivated on a large scale. It is a common ornamental plant in life. It is most common in the Lingnan region of China. This plant is called big red flower in Lingnan. It has tenacious vitality, bright colors, beautiful shapes, and is particularly beautiful. Many people in life plan to grow hibiscus. After cultivating it for a few days, you can learn more about the cultivation methods and precautions of hibiscus. Only in this way can you know how to grow hibiscus.

How to grow hibiscus flowers How to grow hibiscus flowers

1. Choose the right land

When growing hibiscus, you must choose suitable land. This plant is suitable for growing in a warm and humid environment, and it likes fertile sandy soil. The soil should be acidic and it is best to choose sandy soil. Such land is most suitable for the growth of hibiscus.

2. Temperature regulation

When growing hibiscus, you must pay attention to temperature regulation, because hibiscus likes a warm environment and has a particularly poor frost resistance. Before entering the cold winter weather, you must move it indoors, and the indoor temperature must not be lower than five degrees, otherwise frost damage will occur. And when the weather is too hot, you must also pay attention to temperature control, otherwise the hibiscus will enter a dormant state.

3. Fertilizer and water management

Fertilizer and water management are two important aspects in cultivating hibiscus. During its normal growth period, you must pay attention to the changes in the wetness and dryness of the potting soil. Water it in time to keep the potting soil moist, but do not allow water to accumulate in the pot. In addition, reduce the number of watering after entering winter. May of each year is the time when hibiscus grows most vigorously. At this time, you must strengthen fertilizer and water management, water and fertilize in time, and apply liquid fertilizer every 7 to 10 days.

Precautions for growing hibiscus

When cultivating hibiscus, you must pay attention to its pruning. Only in this way can the hibiscus maintain a good and beautiful posture and improve its ornamental value. In addition, timely pruning can also prevent diseases and insect pests. However, when pruning hibiscus, you must also pay attention to the method. You should leave 2 to 3 buds at the base of each branch, and all the buds above can be cut off. However, after pruning, you must save water and fertilizer appropriately. Only in this way can new branches grow.