How To Care for a Hibiscus Chiffon Breeze
The pale yellow "Chiffon Breeze" hibiscus also has a pink throat. This flowering shrub prefers climates that receive no frost, but will survive winters in temperate climate zones, as will other hibiscus cultivars and hybrids. It also performs well when you grow it in a pot that you keep outdoors in the warmer months and bring indoors for the winter. "Chiffon Breeze" is relatively drought tolerant. It earned a patent as a cultivar in the Hibiscus rosa-sinensis genus and species in 1998. Caring for this hibiscus is much the same as caring for other cultivars within the Hibiscus genus. Does this Spark an idea?
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Things You'll Need
- Compost
- Shovel
- Container with drainage hole
- Potting soil
- 20-5-20 plant food
- Insecticidal soap (optional)
Instructions
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Combine 1 part organic compost with every 4 parts of soil in a sunny area where you plan to plant your "Chiffon Breeze" hibiscus if you live in a region that receives little or no frost.
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Plant your hibiscus in spring, after the final frost. Water it well after planting and keep the soil moist until new growth appears. After it is established, reduce watering to once every seven to 10 days, but soak the soil well when you do water it.
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Plant your hibiscus in a container that has a drainage hole and is at least 12 inches in diameter if you choose to grow it as a houseplant or one you keep outdoors in summer and move inside in fall. Keep your hibiscus in an area that receives full sun and where the temperature remains above 65 degrees Fahrenheit.
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Fertilize your hibiscus once a week during its active growing season, from March through October. Use a water soluble plant food with an N-P-K ratio of 20-5-20. Purchase a fertilizer that also contain iron and magnesium and follow product instructions for correct mixing and application.
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Treat insect pests such as spider mites and aphids by giving your plant a shower of warm water once a week. Insecticidal soap spray is also effective if the insect attack is serious.
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Increase the amount of water you give your hibiscus and also treat it for insect pests if a large number of yellow leaves develops or if flower buds drop before they bloom.
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Tips & Warnings
Avoid pesticides containing Imidacloprid because spider mites actually benefit from this poison.
References
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