Among lovers of indoor and garden flowers, there is not a single person indifferent to the blooming of hibiscus. During the flowering period it is impossible to tear your eyes off the chic buds of this plant. The flower feels great in the conditions of the greenhouse, on the windowsill of the apartment. In the gardens you can find frost-resistant types of hibiscus, derived artificially. This article will tell you when and how hibiscus blooms, how to care for a flower during flowering and what to do if there is no flowering.
Blooming at home: how long does it start and when does it start?
Hibiscus or Chinese rose is famous for its wonderful buds that bloom on bushes and resemble flowers from the "Garden of Eden". This plant belongs to a large family of Malvaceae, in its natural habitat is common in Africa, America, Brazil, Asia and the Middle East.
Hibiscus are:
- tree;
- grassy;
- deciduous.
Flowers in some species reach a diameter of 20 cm, cover the entire plant and have a bright, unique color. The color range of buds of Chinese roses is diverse; they are scarlet, crimson, purple, yellow, some with bright edging along the edge of the petals. The leaves of different types of hibiscus have a similar appearance: carved, large, bright green shiny plates.
Hibiscus - one of the most attractive ornamental shrubs, which can be planted in open ground in the southern regions of the country or grown indoors. This non-capricious plant, which does not require much attention, but grows very quickly and blooms very beautifully.
The genus includes more than 200 species of plants. The most popular types of hibiscus:
- Syrian or garden hibiscus grows well in open ground in regions with mild winters. This tree shrub can grow up to 2 m and blooms from July to September with white or lilac buds. Perfect for the formation of a hedge in the backyard plots.
- Swamp hibiscus stands out among the other species large, up to 18 cm in diameter, with colorful flowers.
- Chinese is a room evergreen shrub with red terry flowers.
- Variegated or cooper's hibiscus covered with leaves, which have multi-colored spots, the color and size of which depend on the conditions of detention.
Room hibiscus with good care can bloom for a year. So how long does the plant bloom? The life of a bud depends on the type of plant. Most often it fades in 1 to 2 days. A healthy plant is completely covered with flowers, which bloom in turns and it seems that the bush blooms constantly.
A photo
Below you, as in the photo looks like a flowering plant.
Features of care at this time for indoor plants
From the moment the buds are set and until the end of flowering, the hibiscus requires a careful attitude, since delicate flowers exist in all their beauty just one day. Even with a weak mechanical effect on the plant, they easily fall off. Taking care of a handsome man boils down to control over proper watering and regular spraying.
To learn how to care for hibiscus, read here.
How to extend?
To prolong the life of the buds and the duration of flowering, the plant should be fed with fertilizers containing potassium and nitrogen and sprayed with a spray with water at a temperature of 30 °. When the bush is covered with flowers, it can not be moved to another place. In summer, the best place for indoor hibiscus will be a loggia or veranda.
What to do after?
During flowering, the plant gives all the power to form a large number of buds, and the growth of the tree slows down. At the end of flowering, the bush needs pruning and fertilizing in order to recuperate and gain green mass.
Reference! If you do not cut hibiscus, fresh shoots will not form and flowering will not start, as the buds are formed on young branches.
Why does not bloom?
The lack of flowering of Chinese roses can occur for several reasons.:
- Incorrect wintering of the plant.
- Too spacious pot.
- Low air temperature during the growing season.
- No pruning in early spring or after previous flowering.
You can not wait for the flowers, if you keep the bush in a dark and cold place. Drafts and temperature drops are also detrimental to the flower.
A beautiful Chinese rose, loved by flower growers for exotic flowers and easy care, will certainly respond to love and care with the delicate beauty of flowers and bring harmony and comfort to the house.
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