Hibiscus
Growing hibiscus plants add a touch of the tropics to your home or garden. When you know how to care for hibiscus properly, their beautiful blooms will reward you for years to come. This is where we can help. From starting hibiscus plants to fertilizing, pruning and more, the following articles are packed with information that will assist you with all your hibiscus growing needs.
Hibiscus
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How To Care For Hibiscus Plants
Growing hibiscus is an easy way to add a tropical flair to your garden. Click here for tips on hibiscus care.
By Heather Rhoades
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Can Hibiscus Change Color: Reasons For Hibiscus Turning A Different Color
The Confederate Rose is famous for its dramatic color changes, with flowers that can go from white to pink to deep red within one day. But almost all hibiscus varieties produce flowers that can change colors under certain circumstances. Click here to learn more.
By Ilana Goldowitz Jimenez
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Hibiscus Leaf Drop: Why Are Hibiscus Leaves Falling Off
It can be very frustrating when you have done everything by the book for your plant, only to be rewarded with abnormal yellowing and dropping of leaves. Though any plant may experience this problem for various reasons, this article will discuss hibiscus leaf drop.
By Darcy Larum
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Answers To What Causes Hibiscus Leaves Turning Yellow
Hibiscus yellow leaves are common and usually not anything to worry about. Oftentimes hibiscus leaves turning yellow will correct itself. In some cases, pruning of the plant is necessary. Learn more here.
By Nikki Tilley
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Tips For Tropical Hibiscus Fertilizing
Tropical hibiscus fertilizing is important to keeping them healthy and blooming beautifully. What kind of hibiscus fertilizer should you use and when? Learn more about fertilizing hibiscus in this article.
By Heather Rhoades
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Light Requirements For Hibiscus – How Much Light Does A Hibiscus Need
Growing hibiscus plants is a great way to bring the tropics into your garden or home. The amount of sunlight you have may not be what your new plant is used to. Learn more about light requirements for hibiscus plants, both indoors and out, right here.
By Liz Baessler
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How To Plant Hibiscus Seeds – Tips For Sowing Hibiscus Seeds
While it does take longer to grow hibiscus from seed, it can be a rewarding, productive activity, and an inexpensive way to fill your garden with these amazing plants. Learn how to plant hibiscus seeds in the following article.
By Mary H. Dyer
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Moving Hibiscus Plants: Tips For Transplanting Hibiscus
Your landscape is an ever-evolving work of art. As your garden changes, you might find that you have to move large plants, such as hibiscus. Read this article to find out how to transplant a hibiscus shrub to a new place in the garden.
By Jackie Carroll
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Cranberry Hibiscus Info – Growing Cranberry Hibiscus Plants
Gardeners usually plant hibiscus for their showy blooms but another type of hibiscus, cranberry hibiscus, is used primarily for its gorgeous deep purple foliage. Interested in learning more about this attractive hibiscus plant? Click here for additional information.
By Amy Grant
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Texas Star Hibiscus Info: Tips For Growing A Texas Star Hibiscus
The Texas Star hibiscus is a moisture loving variety of hibiscus that produces large striking, star-shaped flowers in both white and bright crimson. Learn more about Texas Star hibiscus care and how to grow Texas Star hibiscus plants in this article.
By Liz Baessler
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Hibiscus Pest Control – How To Get Rid Of Insect Pests On Hibiscus Plants
Unfortunately for gardeners, we're not the only ones that enjoy hibiscus plants. A number of troublesome hibiscus plant pests find the plant irresistible. Click this article to learn more about managing pests on hibiscus plants.
By Mary H. Dyer
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Old-Time Favorites: History Of Hibiscus Plants
Hibiscus is a garden favorite, but the history of hibiscus is one of uncertain origins. Click here to learn more about this popular flower.
By Mary Ellen Ellis
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Hibiscus Flowers - Hibiscus Blossoms Falling Off Plant
While hibiscus flowers oftentimes grace us with beautiful blooms, these highly sensitive and temperamental plants sometimes fail to flourish. For reasons why this happens and what to do about it, read here.
By Nikki Tilley
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Tips For Pruning Hibiscus Plants & When To Prune Hibiscus
Pruning hibiscus is a great way to give these plants just what they need. Take a look at when to prune hibiscus and the best techniques for pruning them in this article.
By Nikki Tilley
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Bugs On Hibiscus Plants: How to Treat A Tropical Hibiscus With Sticky Leaves
Hibiscus flowers bring a touch of the tropics to your home interior or exterior. They have few problems with pests, but sucking insects can make hibiscus leaves all sticky. Get tips on fixing that here.
By Bonnie L. Grant
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Pruning Perennial Hibiscus – A Guide To Hardy Hibiscus Pruning
When it comes to pruning perennial hibiscus, there's no need for stress. Although this easy-care plant requires very little pruning, regular maintenance will keep it healthy and promote better, bigger flowers. Learn how and when to prune perennial hibiscus here.
By Mary H. Dyer
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What Is A Braided Hibiscus: Tips For Creating And Growing Braided Hibiscus Trees
Hibiscus plants bring a tropical feel to the garden or interior. The braided hibiscus topiary forms a slender trunk with a closely cropped ball of foliage at the top. Read this article to find out more.
By Bonnie L. Grant