Little hibiscus is very easy to grow. Pay attention to a few key care points, and it will easily fill a pot and turn into a sea of flowers on the balcony.

The flowering period of little hibiscus is extremely long, comparable to that of angelonia, and it can bloom continuously from April to November. Its flower quantity is also very large, and the key point is that it is also very easy to grow. Beginners can easily master it with a little attention to a few care points. A pot bursting with blooms is no problem at all.

First, let's talk about the most important point: little hibiscus loves light very much, so it must be grown outdoors in a spot with plenty of light, exposed to the sun from morning to night. The more light it gets, the more flowers it produces.

Because little hibiscus gets a lot of sun and has a large flower quantity, its water demand is also relatively high. When watering, you must water it thoroughly. In the hot summer like now, it needs to be watered every day. Short-term dehydration will not cause death, but the old leaves at the base of the stems will turn yellow, and it will also cause some flower buds to drop, affecting growth, and thus reducing the flower quantity.

For a plant with such a long flowering period, its fertilizer demand is also very high, so fertilization must keep up. In addition to using slow-release fertilizer, water-soluble fertilizer should also be added when watering. The ratio of water-soluble fertilizer is 1:1000. Normally, use it about once a week, and during the peak flowering period, use it 2-3 times a week. This can promptly supplement the nutrients needed for flowering.

Little hibiscus also grows very fast. During care, you can do simple pruning. There is no need to be reluctant to cut. After pruning, it can promote the growth of more branches, so it will produce more flowers. The plant shape will also be more compact and more attractive.

Pruning has no technical difficulty to speak of, which is what I often call pinching. Just cut off the relatively long branches at the top, and try to prune it into a round ball shape.

The pruned branches do not need to be wasted either. You can select some strong branches for cutting propagation. Remove the flowers and terminal buds from the branches, and use the vermiculite tray method for cuttings (medium-grade vermiculite plus a disposable cup, and a tray holding water). The survival rate is very high, reaching 90%. A little hibiscus cutting of about one month can grow very long roots, and some will even bloom. At this stage, it can be potted up. After about a year, it can be the same size as those sold on the market.