The shrubs or small trees known as hibiscus or China rose, whose scientific name is Hibiscus rosa-chinensisThey are plants with beautiful and showy flowers that range from red to white, through orange, pink and bicolor (white with a red center, for example). Its ornamentality also lies in its leaves, which are quite large, dark green, and remain on the plant throughout the year.
It can grow to a height of five meters, but specimens with that height are rarely found in cultivation. In gardening it is used more as a hedge, as isolated tree in small gardens, or as a pot plant in which it can live without problems throughout its life.
Originally from China, it can live in tropical, subtropical, even Mediterranean climates as long as the frosts are very mild. Otherwise, the China Rose should be kept indoors during the winter months.
It can bloom all year round if the weather is good, but if it is cold it only does so in summer. The flowers remain open for about a week, after that time they close and, unless they have been pollinated, they fall to the ground with relative ease.
In cultivation it should be located in an area that does not get direct sun, only first thing in the morning or that has filtered light. Direct sun throughout the day can weaken the China Rose, since it is not genetically adapted to live exposed to the solar star all day.
The substrate must be fertile, containing some draining material and rich in organic matter. An ideal mix would be 60% black peat, 30% mulch, and 10% perlite (approximate percentages).
The China Rose is resistant to pests and diseases, but it is advisable to keep an eye on new flowers and shoots as aphids could attack them. We will also avoid watering excessively so that the roots do not rot.
For the rest, it is a plant that will undoubtedly give us great satisfaction.
because the buds of the hibiscus fall before blooming
Hello Mari Paz.
It can be for several reasons:
-Cold: hibiscus need a high temperature to bloom, above 20 degrees Celsius.
-excess or lack of watering: it is recommended to water once a week, a little more in summer (1 or 3 at most).
-Pest: such as aphids, which are treated with insecticides with Chlorpyrifos or Imidcaloprid.
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The withered flowers should be cut or wait until they fall on their own?
Hi Juanma.
You can wait for them to fall alone without problem.
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Hello, I wanted to know why the chiba rose falls off 2 days after opening. I have it in large wood and its leaves do not grow too big. Thanks
Hello Natalia.
It's normal, don't worry.
There are plants whose flowers last a long time, and there are others that last less. The rose of China lasts a little.
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