Growing hibiscus at home: a gardening uncle teaches you the cutting propagation method for hibiscus!

Hibiscus is a flower endowed with beautiful meaning, with extremely large, delicate and gorgeous blooms that open in the morning and fall at dusk, and there are double-petaled and single-petaled varieties. Hibiscus originates from Yunnan, Guangzhou and other places in our country, and blooms all year round. However, due to differences in region and climate, hibiscus has become a popular ornamental potted plant in the north, where its flowering period is from May to November.

Ecological environment

Hibiscus likes light and prefers a warm, humid climate. It is not cold-tolerant and is suitable for deep, fertile sandy soil. In the north, as long as the temperature can be maintained above 20°C in winter, it can continue to bloom. The main propagation method for hibiscus is cutting.

1. Cutting time

Hibiscus can be propagated by cutting from January to August.

Spring cutting Time: January to February. At this time, in combination with pruning, cuttings can be taken in the greenhouse and will take root and survive.

Summer cutting Time: May to June. This is the peak growth period for hibiscus, the branches are full, and cuttings root easily.

Because hibiscus cuttings root easily, they can take root in about 40-45 days, and can be potted in about 60 days.

2. Cuttings

Select one-year-old semi-lignified branches as cuttings. Too tender and they rot easily; too old and they root with difficulty.

Choose cuttings 8-12 cm long, remove the leaves at the base, and keep 4-5 upper leaves. The cut at the base of the cutting is best made in a horse-ear shape or a straight cut, which can greatly increase the survival rate.

For the cutting medium, you can choose coarse river sand, vermiculite, sandy soil or mountain soil.

3. Cutting bed

In addition to field cutting, hibiscus cutting beds can also use sand beds or pot cutting.

Sand bed cutting: cutting depth 2-3 cm, with plant and row spacing of 4 cm each for the cuttings. The cutting bed temperature is 18-25°C, and the relative humidity should be kept at 85-95%. If there is direct sunlight, shade netting or similar can be used to block part of the light.

Pot cutting method: For pot cutting, generally choose a flower pot with a diameter of 30 cm, fill it with washed clean river sand, spray water once after inserting, and place the pot indoors. The greenhouse should be kept at 20-25°C. Cover the pot with a plastic bag so that the relative humidity reaches 85-95%. The cuttings can be transplanted into a large pot after about 50-60 days.

In summary, for most evergreen shrubs from the south grown as potted plants in the north, the main propagation method is cutting propagation. Flower lovers are welcome to leave a message at the end of the article and tell me the problems you encounter in growing flowers.