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Hibiscus

Hibiscus

Chinese hibiscus

DifficultyEasy
SeasonSummer–fall
PottedEach flower lasts 1-2 days; they open in turns

Meaning

A new romance, a subtle beauty

Big, bright red flowers. It feels tropical.

Safe for cats and dogs. Any plant can still upset a pet’s stomach if they eat a lot, so keep it out of reach.

Light

Full sun

Water

Water when it dries. In summer, water often.

Temperature

18-32°C, not below 5°C

Feed

Every 2 weeks in bloom, with a phosphorus-potassium fertilizer

Do this when you get home

  1. Put it on a sunny balcony
  2. When the soil surface is dry, water it through

Day to day

  • A single flower lasts only a day or two. With plenty of buds, there's a flower every day.
  • In winter, bring it indoors and water less

Common questions

The buds dropped before they opened?

Thirsty, moved, or not enough light.

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Reminders and a care diary live in the app

Get a nudge when it’s time to water or change the vase water, and keep a diary for each plant, in the PetalPal app. Search “PetalPal” on the App Store or Google Play.