Hibiscus
Care for 4 inch Plants
Thank
you very much for allowing us to share our hobby with you.
When
you receive your plants, unwrap them as soon as possible and allow them
to
adjust to the climate of their new home. A few yellow leaves during or
after
shipping is normal. If
the plants are
dry water them, if they are still moist allow them to dry somewhat
before
watering.
After
a few days you might like to repot the new plants to a slightly larger,
well
draining container. We recommend that you repot and grow the plants in
a one
gallon size container for the first six months or until the plant
develops a
more mature root system. The plants may then be planted in a larger pot
or in
the ground depending on your climate. When you repot don’t
transplant too deep.
The roots should be just below or at the soil level. Don’t
pack the potting mix
around the roots as you repot. Roots on
a young hibiscus plant are very tender and can be damaged easily.
If the plant
seems wobbly a small stake may be needed until the plant is rooted well
enough
to support itself. Water the soil well and it will settle around the
root but
don’t let the plant sit in standing water. Hibiscus will
survive being dry
better that too wet.
A
week or so after repotting begin to fertilize. We recommend a constant
feed
program using a slow release granular long acting fertilizer as well as
a
liquid feeding program. Soil should be moist before applying any liquid
fertilizer to prevent damage to the plant. Try to find a fertilizer
that has a
lower middle number.
We
hope that you will enjoy your new plant as much as we enjoy growing
them.
If
you should have any problems with our
plants please e-mail us immediately.
