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Small hibiscus tree in a pot ... how-to ?

14 years ago

Hello all,

A friend gave me this plant as it wasn't doing too well at her place but don't know if and how to prune? it has a few leaves but no buds and seems to be a bit dull?

I'm in zone 5B

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Thanks in advance,

John

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Comments (2)

acacius48
14 years ago
Hi John!

Looks like your hibiscus has already been pruned. It will be growing back its leaves in no time and start to branch out. The blooms will grow from the new growth. Any time you prune it delays the blooms a little. Most people say if you want to avoid that to just prune one side or part of the bush at a time. That way you always have some blooms. :)

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jrmtl
Original Author
14 years ago
Thanks for the tip... should I replant it with new earth and smaller pot ?

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