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indoor hibuscus bloom

timothy_grow
17 years ago

hi im new to this forum.I have a hibiscus that will not flower.I live in a semi-arid climate.My hibiscus grows like crazy but never flowers.Does it need a humid climate.Is there a way to trick it into blooming.Any information would be greatly appreciated.

Comments (3)

  • beachbarbie
    17 years ago

    Hibiscus need several hours of direct sunlight daily and proper fertilization to bloom.
    Make sure you're using a fertilizer that's low in phosphate (the middle number).
    Also - How long have you owned the hibiscus and have they been pruned lately? Hibiscus branches that have been pruned typically take 3 months to regrow enough to bloom again.
    Here's a website that have good info on hibiscus.
    Good luck!
    Barb

    Here is a link that might be useful: hibiscus care

  • timothy_grow
    Original Author
    17 years ago

    hi Barb,
    thank you for your help.I was using a bloom booster fertilizer,which is 10-54-10.too much phosphate obviously.i have had the hibiscus 6 years.I have not pruned for over a year.I do believe it needs more light and might try it under some grow lights.

  • daleyc
    16 years ago

    Hi Timothy

    How did you make out with your indoor Hibiscus? Did it ever flower?

    Thanks so much!

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