Difficulty: Moderately Easy
Things You’ll Need:
- container
- potting mix
- plant
- gardening shears or a scissor
- mulch, optional
Step1
Water the plant several hours before removing it from the container.
Step2
Choose a container one size larger than your current container. Make sure the container has adequate drainage holes at the bottom at least ½ inch across.
Step3
Carefully loosen the soil from the root ball, being careful not to damage roots. If roots are tightly compacted gently loosen them. Cut away any dark brown or soft roots. Don’t worry if a few roots accidentally break off.
Step4
Choose a potting mix that is well draining and low in phosphorus (the middle number on the bag). Cover the bottom of the container with the potting mix and tap firm with fingers. Place plant into pot and cover root ball with mix, making sure not to plant the root ball too deep. Leave 2 inches at the top of the pot to add mulch to.
Step5
Plants should be watered thoroughly immediately after planting and frequently enough to prevent wilting until they are well established. Check 30 minutes after watering to make sure pot is not standing in water. Plants should get dry between watering to help prevent root rot.
Step6
For heavy flowering, fertilize hibiscus once a week to once a month using a water soluble fertilizer, like Miracle Grow, during the flowering season (March – October).
Comments
jackie008s said
on 5/20/2008 can a root ball of hibiscus survive in standing water? will it rot if water collects around it for a couple of hours cause i do not have any gutter yet.
Chaddy said
on 11/6/2007 I forgot to rate it - I meant to give it a "4" - I do't know hhow togo back and do this!
Chaddy said
on 11/6/2007 Very nice article! Thank you for the information!
OutdoorWoman said
on 10/30/2007 Yes, great article! I have a hibiscus that I bring in every year, cut back, ignore in winter, then take outside for summer. It needs a bigger pot and a root trim. Do you recommend moving to a bigger pot now, when I'm bringing it in for its winter hibernation, or in spring?
bmi57 said
on 10/30/2007 Great how to article. Thanks.