How to Take Care of Pink Hibiscus
The pink hibiscus is a variety of tropical hibiscus, a large shrub native to Asia and the Pacific islands. The pink hibiscus can grow up to 15 feet tall, and is a favorite feeding ground for butterflies and hummingbirds. Hibiscuses are tropical plants, so they do best in warm, humid regions. If you are growing a pink hibiscus in your garden, take the time to care for it properly and you will be rewarded with a bush full of colorful, sweet-scented blooms. Does this Spark an idea?
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Plant the pink hibiscus where it will receive direct sun for at least six hours a day. Hibiscus also requires well-drained soil to prevent root rot. If your hibiscus plant is in a shaded area or entrenched in hard-packed soil, dig up the entire root system and transplant it to a more beneficial location.
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Ensure that the hibiscus receives about 1 inch of water per week, either from rainfall or watering. Keep the soil beneath the plant moist but don't let it become soggy. Young hibiscus plants need more water than adult plants, so when growing juvenile hibiscus, test the soil daily to make sure that it remains moist.
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Fertilize the pink hibiscus each spring and summer with a fertilizer that is approved for use on tropical hibiscus.
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Prune your pink hibiscus in the late spring or early summer. Use sharp pruning shears and trim old growth just above the small knobs that are present on the branches.
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Check your pink hibiscus regularly for pests like aphids or spider mites. If signs of infestation are present, spray the bush with a mixture of 2 tbsp. of dish soap and 1 cup of water. Continue spraying the plant until the insects have been eradicated.
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Bring the plant inside during the winter if there is any chance of freezing temperatures; hibiscus are easily ravaged by frost. If possible, keep your outdoor hibiscus in pots for convenient transportation back and forth.
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