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Hibiscus

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Posted by jungle_cottage sub tropics (My Page) on
Fri, Nov 7, 03 at 3:56

I have very bad luck with hibiscus,I cant understand why.As a child they seemed to grow like weeds and be constantly in flower,but now they seem very short lived and packed with problems.The only one that is thriving and I am glad of it,is one I brought back from Bali,a single small bright red,not at all pinky red but a bright post box red.
I am thinking that this might be one of the original rosa sinensis types or close to.Its very vigourous and blooms constantly.And I have many healthy cuttings already blooming.
Every-thing else starts loosing leaves after the first season and then die back from the tips of the branches.A cross setion of the stems reveals some browning.Also the leaves start deforming progressively before die back starts.Could this be the soil? I never realized they were so taxing.
J-C

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  • Posted by ton2 Holland (My Page) on
    Thu, Nov 13, 03 at 13:35

J C

I read your message. The Hibiscus you have is that H. rosa chinensis, H. syriacus or another one?
Where is he growing, outdoor? The climate, how is that by you? The soil is very important, they need a good drained soil, not too much water but also not dry out. They also need manure, especial when they get flowers. Let hear from you, maybe I can help you. I am a collector of H. rosa chinensis in Holland. If you have seed, unrooted cuttings or wood for grafting, can I get than some of you??

Thank you very much.

Greatings Ton Wijnen

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I too am a collector but I'm in the US. Currently I have over 40 different types (most still small) but I'm sure that Ton is far more experienced than I am. I only started collecting them recently. I hope that you are able to resolve your problem and enjoy your hibiscus soon.. The best of luck to you.

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Hi JC, you should check your soil, position of plants etc, are all criticle for growing hybryd plants need good conditions to thrive. The browning inside the plant suggests a soil deficent of boron, you could try some trace elements, epsom salts and a little siliconite to help remedy your soil. A complete soil test will show you whats lacking. Try these,Good luck. Peter r.

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