But this flower is popular in other countries. Many decorate their house with a Chinese rose. The flower has long won puypularity, largely due to its unpretentiousness and beauty. How do experienced flower growers look after a Chinese rose?
Since the plant came to us from the tropics, it should be kept in conditions close to tropical. The first thing that needs to be paid attention is the light-loving nature of the plant. If it is placed in an insufficiently lit place, it will not perish. But blossom hibiscus will become much weaker, and may not even form flowers. For this reason, it is better to place it on a sunny window sill, avoiding the hot midday sun.
Second - in the spring and summer period, the Chinese rose should be watered abundantly, and in winter the watering should be moderate. At the same time, the earthen should not dry out excessively. The best temperature is moderate, without sharp changes. In winter, it should not fall below 12 degrees. If the temperature decreases, then watering should be reduced. Hibiscus is sensitive to the spraying of leaves, especially when the air is too dry and warm.
If the conditions listed above are violated, especially when there is a sudden change in the lighting regime or air temperature, hibiscus empties buds, flowers or even leaves. Excessive fertilizer can also cause this effect. A Chinese rose can be in a state of forced rest for one to three months. During this period, you should not throw out the plant. It is necessary to water weekly, and also loosen the top layer of soil. This time will help hibiscus to relax from stress, give new leaves and continue growing.
Before the plant is 5-6 years old, it should be transplanted every year. Adult plants need a transplant every 3-4 years, when the roots are braided all over the earth. Transplantation of the Chinese rose is carried out in early spring in the nutritive ground, which consists of clay-sod, leaf and humus in the proportion of 2: 1: 1. Add some bird droppings and sand to the soil. When transplanting, the roots are partially cut off. Thanks to this, new shoots grow, at the ends of which buds are formed. Immediately after the transplant, cut the branches one third of their length. This also contributes to the growth of young shoots, as well as favorably affects the flowering and the formation of the crown.
To transfer the flowering to autumn or winter, it is necessary to carry out a transplant in May. Before this time, the plant should be kept at rest and watered a little. After pruning and transplanting, you can take care of yourself as usual, and in July, another pruning. Due to this, flower buds are formed in the beginning of autumn, so flowering will come later.
Hibiscus propagates by cuttings. Most cuttings are cut in July-August. The cut should be made with a sharp knife or a razor under the knot, the length of the cut should be approximately 10 cm. On the cuttings there should be 2-3 leaves. If the leaves are large, you should cut them halfway, so the stem will less evaporate the water. Prepared cuttings are planted in a container. At the bottom of the tanks you need to put drainage, and from above pour a mixture of peat land with sand and deciduous land. After this cuttings are placed in a greenhouse, or covered with glass jars. If the conditions are met, then in two weeks the cuttings will take root.
Perhaps the reproduction of the Chinese rose in another way. Cuttings of hibiscus are able to give roots in the jar with water, then they are transplanted into the ground. True, in this case the plant will grow worse. Therefore, it is better to root the hibiscus directly into the ground. To form a bush in young plants, you need to hold the stalk. After this, good sunlight and abundant watering will be required. During this period, they take care of the rose more attentively than usual. If these conditions are met, a flowering plant will be formed in a year.
Hibiscus has a certain endurance and can forgive some inaccuracies in care, but only if they are not systematic. If the Chinese rose is not watered regularly, allowing the drying of the soil; or placed in a room with warm dry air and not sprayed, or kept in a draft, then at first the buds begin to fall off. Then the leaves begin to wrinkle, and then completely fall off. A sharp temperature drop can also lead to such consequences. Watch the moisture of the soil. Feed them during growth and flowering. Spray the plant. It is important not to overdo it with watering. Overmoistening of the soil can also lead to leaf fall or rotting of the roots. Any errors of care lead to the dropping of buds, flowers and leaves. To get rid of this, you need to eliminate the causes of the disease, give rest to the plant, water once a week and loosen the soil a little. Most often, these actions lead to the appearance of new leaves in a couple of months.
Of pests, hibiscus can be threatened with spider mites and aphids.
The spider mite looks like a red spider, it is almost invisible without a magnifying glass. Settles on the underside of the sheet and envelops them with a thin cobweb. It is best propagated in a warm dry place. To avoid the appearance of this pest, you need to regularly spray the plant and wash its leaves with water. In case the tick appeared, you can fight it, washing the leaves with a soap solution, and then washing it off. You can treat hibiscus with an insecticide. After a week it is necessary to repeat the treatment, and the plant is regularly sprayed to increase the humidity of the air.
Aphids are a small insect. Prefers buds and young shoots. Due to the rapid multiplication, it forms whole colonies. They can be destroyed with a solution of nicotine sulfate or anabasine sulfate, and other drugs available for sale.
Observing these simple rules, you will always enjoy the care of the Chinese rose adorning your house.