How to grow and care for Hibiscus rosa-sinensis
plant care guide about watering, fertilizing, trimming, repotting, cutting, propagating Hibiscus rosa-sinensis
Hibiscus rosa-sinensis 101 - Plant Care Instructions
Bright indirect light
16C° ~24C°
Every 7 days
water
How to water Hibiscus rosa-sinensis
How often should I water?
check Hibiscus rosa-sinensis Every 7 days if it needs water when it’s very cold (below 5℃), water less frequently
When do I need to water?
the top 2-3 inches of soil is dry
Light & Location
How much light does a Hibiscus rosa-sinensis need?
Bright indirect light
Grow light
Light preference
Hibiscus rosa-sinensis likes Bright indirect light, Grow light day. The brighter the space, the better this plant grows.
Check if there’s an optimal place in your house!
This plant prefers
2K ~ 10K lux to thrive!
0
20K~
2K
10K
Temperature
Houseplants
-15
16~24℃
45
Plants that grow in the wild and those that grow indoors prefer different temperatures. If you grow Hibiscus rosa-sinensis at home, make sure the temperature is 16~24℃.
Humidity
Ideal humidity
0
40~70%
100
Hibiscus rosa-sinensis prefers humidity about 40~70%. If necessary, increase humidity by misting, humidifier.
Fertilize
Collective Knowhow
When should I fertilize?
Only when your plant is healthy
How frequently should I fertilize?
1-2 times in growing season. A pinch for a small pot.
Characteristic
The taxonomic classification of Hibiscus rosa-sinensis is as follows. - Kingdom: Plantae, Phylum: Tracheophyta, Class: Magnoliopsida, Order: Malvales, Family: Malvaceae, Genus: Hibiscus, Species: Hibiscus rosa-sinensis
| Taxonomy Name | Taxonomy Value |
|---|---|
| Phylum | Tracheophyta |
| Class | Magnoliopsida |
| Order | Malvales |
| Family | Malvaceae |
| Genus | Hibiscus |
| Species | Hibiscus rosa-sinensis |
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