Wintering a Hibiscus in the basement?
Richard Dollard
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Wintering over in house Tropical Hibiscus and Mandavilla
Comments (1)Hi Lary Place them in the shade for a week or so,then in the house by a bright window and ease up on the watering. It is a very good idea to spray them before you bring them into the house also.. Some people cut the down and get them to come back every year,but I recommend the first way.. cheers diggy...See MoreWintering over in house Tropical Hibiscus and Mandavilla
Comments (3)We have a tropical hibiscus that we have now successfully overwintered for 3 years (assuming it survives til spring LOL). It does lose almost all of it's leaves when it comes inside but some grow back and there are occasional blooms. This morning it had 4 lovely red flowers! This year I also brought in 2 red mandevilla, and one white one. The white died pretty quickly but both reds are growing like crazy, I really hope they make it. Also overwintering inside a Escargot begonia and a gorgeous red geranium that I just couldn't give up, both are currently blooming too! We have almost 25 houseplants (some go out in the summer but are tropicals) and have never had a problem with bugs or disease...of course, we also have an almost indecent amount of really good light (heated sunporch plus a spare room with big south and west windows). Hope your plants are doing well and live til it's safe to take them back out! Ziya...See MoreCan Hibiscus be planted in the ground and survive the winter?
Comments (14)I know this is an old post. I just didn't want to start a new thread for basically the same thing. I also rescued my "Apricot Hibiscus" from Lowes an live in Middle Tennessee. I got mine this summer(just a few months ago). It's been blooming and doing wonderful with the care and the pot I put it in. I've been really worried about what I should do this winter. The tag reads "Cold Hardiness Zone 10(40-30*F). NON-Hardy in zones 1-9". Do I have a "Non-Hardy" Hibiscus and will have to take it in each winter? I'm going to make a small "green house" for some of my other small plants to try and give then a better start/jump start for next year. Would a Hibiscus survive in a small green house over winter? Thank you all for your time!...See MoreHibiscus fertilizing in winter?
Comments (6)if the plant is indoors and actively growing - then yes you can fertilize. the weaker solution more often tends to be a favored method. if the plant is not growing i wouldn't bother ( mine are outside and their growth slows/stops while its cold) I use the Hidden Valley Hibiscus fertilizer - which has a super low P. also don't fertilize in super heat ( it burns them.)...See MoreWendyB 5A/MA
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