Chinese rose or indoor hibiscus - home care

Not everyone knows what hibiscus is. This flower from the Malvaceous family has long been valued by florists as a beautiful and not too whimsical ornamental plant. Hibiscus is a flower indoor and garden, does not require any specific conditions for growing, any person can take care of it.

The birthplace of the flower is considered to be China, Southeast Asia and Polynesia. Under natural conditions, the plant is an evergreen shrub or tree, reaching 5 meters. Houses grow Chinese hibiscus - this is also a bush or tree, but capable of growing in room conditions only up to 2-3 meters.

Garden hibiscus

Its leaves are a bit like birch: they have teeth along the edge, a smooth sparkling corrugated surface of dark green color, an elongated oval shape.

The funnel-shaped inflorescences are single, at the time of full opening they can reach 12-14 cm in diameter, in the middle there is a pestle, which may look like the trunk of an elephant. Depending on the variety, there are different colors: white, yellow, red, pink and others.

Chinese rose, hibiscus, Chinese hibiscus - these are all the names of the same plant. Currently, more than 250 varieties of this shrub are known. Some of them are intended for cultivation in the open ground (in countries with a suitable climate), others for cultivation in indoor conditions.

There is an opinion that hibiscus is a flower of death. This superstition is based on the fact that some plants rarely bloom, and a rapidly withering bud seems to bring death to the host. In China, they try to get rid of adversity and burn faded inflorescences. Scientific research does not confirm these prejudices, so a flower can and should even be grown at home. In many countries, other signs associated with the Chinese rose are also known:

• Hibiscus is a flower of love and beauty.
• The presence of this plant in the house attracts the energy of love and tenderness, it is able to return former feelings to spouses with great family experience.
• Quickly withering inflorescences absorb the diseases of the inhabitants of the house.
• Blooming hibiscus attracts grooms to their unmarried housewives.
• The plant absorbs harmful substances and cleans the atmosphere of the house.
• According to Feng Shui, the Chinese rose neutralizes black energy, protects household members, and attracts good to the home.
• Parts of the plant have healing properties.

According to some reports, in the genus of hibiscus, there are over 250 representatives. Chinese roses can be:

• evergreen and deciduous;
• tree-like and shrubby;
• perennial and annual herb plants.

For example, Syrian hibiscus, which is considered the ancestor, is an evergreen perennial that grows both in the form of a tree and in the form of a bush. Syriac Hibiscus Matilda, planting and caring for which in the open ground are simple and easy, decorates many household plots.

Swamp Hibiscus

Marsh hibiscus and hybrid hibiscus are herbaceous plants in which the terrestrial part dies in the fall and grows again in the spring.

Marsh hibiscus

Distinctive qualities of this grade:

• Well developed root system
• heart-shaped leaves
• in favorable conditions it grows to 3 m,
• blooms from spring to autumn,
• red, purple or violet buds up to 15 cm in diameter,
• each flower lives only 1 day, leaving behind a box of seeds,
• unpretentious in leaving.

Terry hibiscus

It is known why terry hibiscus is so called: because of the spectacular multi-layer flower. A very popular variety both in Europe and in the suburbs, can be grown both indoors and outdoors.

A large number of breeding varieties are known for their high decorative qualities (for example, lilac-raspberry Ardens or Syrian chiffon, which blooms in white (White variety), lavender or pink flowers).

Hibiscus is mutable

Variable hibiscus is valued for its flowers changing pink as they bloom.

Hibiscus cooper

Cooper hibiscus (named for the grower who first raised such a variety in England) belongs to variegated varieties, differs from others in that the color of its leaves varies depending on the quality of lighting, soil composition and temperature conditions. It also pleases the eye with beautiful inflorescences.

Hibiscus cooper

Variegated hibiscus

Breeders have bred a large number of variegated varieties, which differ from each other in the shape and color of both leaves and flowers. Some plants can simultaneously show foliage of different colors and shades: some leaves are green, others can be with red, white or yellow tints.

Hibiscus white

White hibiscus attracts with its tenderness and aesthetic appearance. There are many varieties that differ in appearance, preferred location and growing conditions.

Hibiscus red

Red hibiscus is the most common variety, unpretentious in care, can grow both at home and in outdoor conditions.

Hibiscus yellow

Yellow hibiscus is common in countries with cool climates (possibly due to the warm sunny color). Many varieties have been developed, both simple to cultivate and delicate, requiring special care.

Hibiscus red hibiscus tea. But for these purposes, only one particular variety of inflorescences is suitable - the Sudanese rose. Flowers of plants of other varieties have some healing properties, but they do not have such a sour-sweet taste and red (or burgundy) color.

In addition, hibiscus is a plant, the word "hibiscus" refers to a part of the flower and tea from it. The Sudanese rose is also referred to as Roselle, Red Shavel, Sharon or Rosella rose, the scientific name is hibiscus sabdariffa. This variety is not suitable for growing at home.

A plant bought in a flower shop needs a transplant, since for transportation all plants are transplanted into a temporary pot and lightened soil. After 10-12 days, when the plant adapts to new conditions, it must be transplanted into a new dish.

What you need for landing

For transplantation you need:

Chinese rose transplant

1. A suitable pot, slightly larger than the one in which the plant is currently located. Ceramic is perfect.

2. Transplanting soil. You can buy it ready or cook it yourself by mixing turf, leaf or pine soil with humus, sand, peat and a small amount of charcoal or vermiculite.
3. Drainage (small pebbles, expanded clay or broken brick).
4. Water.

Optimal place

The best place to place a Chinese rose is warm (but not near heating appliances), without drafts, with soft diffused light.

Step-by-step landing process

The best time for transplanting is spring.

Landing procedure:

1. At the bottom of the new pot, a small layer of drainage is covered (the height of the layer depends on the size of the plant and pot). Add a small layer of soil.
2. Lightly moisten the soil under the plant.
3. Carefully extract the roots along with a clod of earth.
4. If transshipment is done, the earthen lump is entirely placed in a new container. When transplanting, the old soil is carefully shaken off, the root system is examined, damaged or diseased roots are removed, then the roots are placed in the pot.
5. They fill up the free space with prepared soil, tamp the soil a little with hands.
6. Water the plant and return to the usual place.

Chinese roses can propagate in two ways:

• cuttings
• seeds.

Cuttings

Cherenkovka order:

1. cut young branches (at least 4-5 leaves) and place them in water or wet sand;
2. within 2-3 weeks, the stalk is rooted;
3. transplanted a seedling in a permanent pot of a suitable size;
   

   Cuttings of a Chinese rose

4. planted in open ground no earlier than June.

Seed cultivation

Seeding sequence:

1. Seeds are soaked for 12 hours in a growth stimulator.
2. Sown in prepared soil.
3. Cover the container with foil and place in a warm, dark place.
4. The emerged seedlings are rearranged in a sunny place and grow up to 3 permanent leaves.
5. Transplant seedlings each separately.

Hibiscus Care

Hibiscus is unpretentious, caring for it at home does not require special skills.

Watering mode

The Chinese rose does not store moisture for the future, so the plant is watered regularly. Abundant watering is carried out in the morning, but moisture is poured from the pan, as it can lead to acidification of the soil.

Top dressing

For top dressing, a universal complex fertilizer is used, in which there is enough nitrogen and calcium. Fertilizers are applied in liquid form.

During flowering

During the period of active growth and flowering, the flower is fed in small portions weekly. When applying fertilizers, it is important to remember that their excess can be fatal for the plant.

During rest

During dormancy (in autumn and winter), hibiscus is watered as the land dries, feeding is done in small portions and only 1 time per month.

Hibiscus is a beautiful ornamental plant, well-cultivated at home, which is easy to care for.