Q: The attached photo shows a $3 hibiscus rescued from Walmart several years ago. I'm growing it indoors in front of our deck doors, which face west, giving afternoon sun. - Gail Sjolander Olson, ...
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Hibiscus flower care 101: Outdoors and indoors
The flowers of a tropical hibiscus shrub are showstoppers. Get expert tips for hibiscus care, both outdoors and as houseplants.
Beautiful and exotic, hibiscus (Hibiscus rosa-sinensis) flowers are the perfect choice for bringing tropical flair into your home. With their vibrant colors and lush blooms, they’ve become one of the ...
This reader’s photo shows a hibiscus plant where both aphids and spider mites are present, as indicated by the webbing and the aphids caught in it. Thoroughly washing plants can dislodge many pests, ...
Light pruning, deep watering, and a layer of mulch in fall help hibiscus conserve energy and stay protected through winter. Bring tropical varieties indoors before it hits 40°F, and cut back on ...
Cranberry hibiscus grows best in full sun, moist soil, and with regular feeding. Prune stems for bushier growth and overwinter indoors in cold zones. Propagate from cuttings and use its edible leaves ...
I've got a riddle for you. Why is rhubarb pie like a tropical hibiscus plant? While you're pondering the answer, let's describe hibiscus. Most garden centers sell hybrid hibiscus having large showy ...
Q. My wife received a large hibiscus plant as a Mother's Day gift and we don't know how to care for it. Should it be set outside for the summer and if so, what conditions of sunlight, moisture, ...
Hibiscus is in the Malvaceae family of tropical plants and is known worldwide as the poster plant for tropical islands. You can hardly see an advertisement about an island getaway that does not ...
Hibiscus plants, members of the “Mallow” family, are noted for their huge, delicate flowers in shades of yellow, orange and red, that resemble crepe paper. Hibiscus rosa-sinensis or Chinese Hibiscus, ...
Whether you grow hardy or tropical hibiscus, you can enjoy the huge, trumpet-shaped flowers year after year with a bit of extra care in autumn to protect against harsh winter weather. Although it's ...
DEAR JESSICA: I have had this plant for over a year, and would like to know the name of it, as well as directions on how to transplant it and continue to have the roots (if that is what they are) ...
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