I have one in a pot outside and I would like to know what to do with it.
2006-10-12 12:02:27 · 6 answers · asked by lolasmommy 3 in Home & Garden ➔ Garden & Landscape
Yes, I brought mine in last night. Spray it with an insecticidal soap, and watch for bugs. repeat the sprayings if you need to. One other thing I watch for is scale, which has taken a couple of my hibiscus over the years.
With good sun, they will even bloom indoors.
2006-10-13 03:55:59 · answer #1 · answered by sncmom2000 5 · 0⤊ 1⤋
If it is the tropical variety and you live in a zone where it will not make it over the winter, then you can bring them inside for the winter. They will need a sunny place and won't require near as much water inside where the temperature and humidity levels are constant and consistant. I would water it really good when you bring it in and then make sure it gets some once a month. It is going to drop some leaves and look pretty rough through the winter months. When all threat of frost has passed next spring, set it outside, cut it back by 1/2 to 2/3 and begin fertilizing. You will see new leaf sprouts in approximately 4 - 6 weeks. Good Luck!
2006-10-12 19:09:54 · answer #2 · answered by Christy 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes. However, I would recommend the following since you have provided limited information.
!. Safety first! How big is the container of hibiscus.
2. Is it Staked or on a Trellis and easily moved.
3. Do you have a planned location picked out in your interior of your home or well lite/natural light location?
4. Consider checking the soil, leaves etc. for potential insects that you may not want to convey to your home interior.....if that is the selected location.
5. If any trimming or stabilizing or transplanting needed consider making that unfold before bringing into a protected area.
6. You may want to invest in a movable cart/stand to place plant on to have the mobility to move when cleaning or capturing more sun light during the winter season ahead.
7. Location will be important.
8. I would not recommend transplanting if it is in bloom. That would represent to much stress for a successful transplant. Wait till blooms are complete. Dead-head if needed and remove any unhealthy leaves, stems or branches to provide more energy to your hibiscus.
Happy Planting and Gardening!
2006-10-12 19:28:52 · answer #3 · answered by 06CareerPath07 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
YES, you need to bring these in, they will not last outside in the winter. They cannot withstand temps below 55.
If I were you, bring it in, but try to keep it is the same general area as it was outside, ex. if it was getting morning sun, put it near a window that the morning sun comes into.
bringing it in from outside sometimes causes shock, and leaf drop. so be sure to give it some fertilizer.
good luck!
2006-10-12 19:12:17 · answer #4 · answered by graphixgirlin06 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yep, Bring it in it should last... It will be to cold outside to keep in alive out there during the winter.... just watch out for bugs
2006-10-12 20:51:50 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
yes, you can. the only problem is the insects that might be on it will have to be dealt with, lite white fly and nats.
2006-10-12 19:05:53 · answer #6 · answered by oldguy 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋