Gardening Tips : Planting Hibiscus

Plant hibiscus by making a base for the plant, and then use a good potting soil to keep nutrients in the hibiscus. Plant, prune and feed hibiscus to help it grow using this free video on gardening from the owner of a landscaping company.

Expert: Bill Elzey
Contact: www.showplacelawns.com
Bio: Bill Elzey is the owner and manager of Showplace Lawns in Austin, Texas.
Filmmaker: Todd Green

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[MarcoPolo1299]

You forgot to talk about feeding them. What type of fertilizer do they require when blooming?

[flowers58]

Thanks for the info on making cuttings a different way... I normally root via putting some rooting hormone on the ends and then placing in a mixture in a pot and covering with a soda water bottle for humidity... Now that I watched yr video I am going to try the paper towel method... I have lots of hibisus plants....

[florida4marion]

I just bought 4 hibiscus hybrids. A couple of them prize winners, I'm looking forward to taking cuttings and maybe making my own hybrids when I find out how. Thanks for the tips.

[hrbear]

I have to experiment too, but most of the plants require 2 weeks in the water. My method for boosting the process is tο take a jar with water, place the cut plant and cover the jar with something so the down part to be in the dark. Place the jar on sunlight all day, so the plant will boost it's functions. Change water oftenly and keep in the dark the part you want to establish the roots.

[myasunshine]

how long does it take a hybiscus to establish roots?