I just bought hybiscus plants at the end of september and put them in individual pots with miracle grow moisture soil... I know it's winter but they are inside in warmth with water and everything but they just haven't had any flowers. So my question's are, What can i do to get flowers? and What am i doing wrong that i can fix?
2007-02-17 02:13:00 · 10 answers · asked by Abby I 2 in Home & Garden ➔ Garden & Landscape
Since it's winter, it's time for them to rest. If these are the kind of hibiscus that are considered annuals, you really should cut them way back and ignore them for the winter. As spring approaches, give them a sunny spot and start watering now and then. New green growth will start. When it's warm enough, set them outside (make sure no chance of temps approaching frost at night). They'll start growing and probably start to produce spectacular blooms in June.
Then next fall as the temps fall, bring them back in, enjoy the rest of the blooms and repeat: prune back and ignore, etc. You also need to check to make sure they aren't root bound. If so, either put in larger pots or trim the roots.
2007-02-17 09:01:58 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
You will probably find that its just not time for them to flower.
If the plants look healthy, and are growing well just give them some time. Plants grow and flower in cycles, they do not flower all the time. Give them a liquid fertiliser that is high in potassium, fortnightly during spring and when its time they should flower OK providing all their other cultural needs are being cared for, for instance good lighting.
2007-02-17 02:23:33 · answer #2 · answered by tassie 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
After the last frost date for your area (a nursery or big box garden dept worker can tell you the date) put them outside in full sun. This should be gradual so as not to burn them as they get used to the extra sunshine. Fertilize with a Bloom Booster liquid fertilizer like Peter's every month. They will bloom.
2007-02-17 10:57:26 · answer #3 · answered by Emmaean 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It may be as simple as time. It takes a little while to produce the flower bud.
Are you getting a lot of leaf growth? If so the fertilized soil you are using may be causing it to produce a lot of leaves without stimulating flower production.
2007-02-17 02:22:58 · answer #4 · answered by thankyou "iana" 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Don't worry, you're not doing anything wrong. I'm sure you're plants love you for adopting them when you did. It's just not the right time of year right now for them to bloom. They need time to rest. Just remember when it warms up, that they love full sun. You keep giving them your attention and put them in the sun, give them plenty of water when they dry out, and they will love you back by blooming all summer long for you. (You'll know when they need water because their leaves will start to droop.)
2007-02-17 10:18:23 · answer #5 · answered by ladyinpink607 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
They are the State flower of Hawaii, so that's a clue!
They need lots of sunshine, water and warmth to blossom.
2007-02-17 02:21:15 · answer #6 · answered by roadlessgraveled 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The answers are all good. The only question I have is are they annual house plants, or perennial garden ones. There is a MAJOR difference in the cultivation of the two. You need to know.
2007-02-17 04:47:24 · answer #7 · answered by saaanen 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋
I lived in florida for a while here is a little info on them. beautiful as long as you prune them.
http://columbia.thefreedictionary.com/Hybiscus
2007-02-17 02:18:02 · answer #8 · answered by INFOBUSTER 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
hibisus plants need warmth and plenty of sun if they get cold theres a chance of fungus attacting their roots for more detalis go to growing hibisus at home from google
2007-02-17 02:21:49 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Not personally but there are some awesome books at Barnes and Noble that answer all sorts of questions. I sit there and just browse thru them.
2007-02-17 02:21:20 · answer #10 · answered by qpwoeir 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋