How to Transplant Hibiscus to Bigger Pots

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Transplant Hibiscus to Bigger Pots

Growing hibiscus in a pot is easy if you follow a few easy steps.

Difficulty: Moderately Easy

Instructions

Things You'll Need:

container
potting mix
plant
gardening shears or a scissor
mulch, optional

Step 1

Water the plant several hours before removing it from the container.
Step 2

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.
Step 3

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.
Step 4

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.
Step 5

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.
Step 6

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).

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jackie008s said

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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!

on 11/6/2007 Very nice article! Thank you for the information!

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?