To cultivate hibiscus, you can choose a large porcelain flowerpot or a plain burning basin. Generally speaking, loose and fertile soil with good air permeability should be used, and the soil should be wetted.
The growth of Hibiscus mume needs sufficient water and fertilizer, and it needs to keep the soil moist. In spring, the plant grows vigorously and needs a lot of water. In summer, the weather is hot and needs more water. In autumn, the water will be reduced and the water control will be carried out properly. Watering must be carried out according to the water demand of the plant.
Fertilization should be reasonable, sufficient nutrients can make Hibiscus growth better. Fertilization before flowering, can apply a little phosphate fertilizer, compared with a little water, can make its flowering better and more gorgeous.
Hibiscus mume likes enough light. When it is cultured, it needs enough light, especially in the autumn flowering period. If the light is not enough, it is easy to fall buds. In winter, we should make sure that there is enough sunlight. In summer, it's better to keep out the sun.
Hibiscus mume likes warm growing environment and has certain cold resistance, but in winter, it is better to put it indoors for overwintering and keep the temperature above 10 ℃, which can make it better for overwintering.
Hibiscus mume pruning is generally carried out after the flower, can prune the tree shape, cut it into arbor or shrub shape, and need to pay attention to pruning dead branches and weak branches, so that the crown can be better ventilation and light.
There are many propagation methods of Hibiscus mume, such as cutting propagation, layering propagation, and branch propagation.
During the cultivation of Hibiscus mume, there are aphids, red spiders, Tetranychus cinnabarinus, hornspot moths and other insect pests, as well as powdery mildew and other diseases, which need to be timely controlled.
