How much humidity does Bladder Hibiscus like?

Bladder Hibiscus doesn’t require additional humidity . Plants absorb most water through their root system rather than their leaves, so the best way to provide humidity for your plants is through watering the soil.

What type of soil should I use for my Bladder Hibiscus?

Bladder Hibiscus does best in well-draining soil . A good soil will contain lots of organic matter such as coco coir as well as perlite or vermiculite to help with drainage. Adding a handful of perlite to regular store-bought potting soil should do the trick!

Should I fertilize my Bladder Hibiscus?

Bladder Hibiscus should be repotted after it doubles in size or once a year , whichever comes first. Fresh potting soil has all the nutrients your plant needs, so as long as it’s refreshed yearly, you shouldn’t need to use fertilizer. Remember, plants get their energy from sunlight, not fertilizer!

Which region is Bladder Hibiscus native to?

Bladder Hibiscus is native to Worldwide .

Can Bladder Hibiscus be grown outdoors?

USDA Hardiness Zone Bladder Hibiscus can be grown outdoors in USDA Hardiness Zones 2a-11b . Find your local hardiness zone here .

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Q: Is Bladder Hibiscus easy to care for?

Bladder Hibiscus is generally considered an easy-to-care-for plant and makes a great choice for beginners!

Q: How often should I water my Bladder Hibiscus?

Bladder Hibiscus prefers for the soil to dry out between waterings and should be watered regularly . Use our water calculator to personalize watering recommendations to your environment or download Greg for more advanced recommendations for all of your plants.

Q: How much sunlight does my Bladder Hibiscus need?

Bladder Hibiscus requires abundant, bright and direct light. Place it less than one foot from a window to ensure it receives enough light to survive 💪. Select your region to see how the current weather in your area affects the placement in your home 🏡.

Also known as

Flower of an Hour, Flower of an Hour, Flower-of-an-hour, Bladder hibiscus, Bladder ketmia, Bladder weed, Flower-of-the-hour, Modesty, Puarangi, Shoofly and Venice mallow

Taxonomy

Scientific name

Hibiscus trionum

Genus

Hibiscus

Family

Malvaceae

Order

Malvales

How to care for Bladder Hibiscus

Water

How often to water your Bladder Hibiscus

Bladder Hibiscus needs 0.5 cups of water every 9 when it doesn’t get direct sunlight and is potted in a 5" pot located in San Antonio, Texas.

Use our water calculator to personalize watering recommendations to your environment or download Greg for more advanced recommendations for all of your plants.

Water 0.5 cups every
9

Does your plant get direct sunlight?

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Light

Check the growing potential in your area

A plant's growing potential is determined from its location, the time of year, and current local weather.

San Antonio, Texas

47% Low

Growing Bladder Hibiscus in San Antonio right now

Plant growth potential is currently medium 👌

February 7th, 2023

Sunlight energy as measured by “net radiation” in San Antonio is currently medium 👌.

The availability of high quality sunlight in your home impacts ability for plants to thrive and is key in deter…

Sunlight will increase by 24.3% ☀️

February 1st, 2023

San Antonio is trending towards greater sunlight intensity!

The amount of sunlight in San Antonio is expected to increase by 24.3% over the next 2 weeks to an average of 12.1 megajoules of energy …

Daylight will increase by 0.8 hours 📈

February 5th, 2023

This month, San Antonio is getting an average of 7.5 hours of clear sky sunlight per day.

Hours of daylight will increase by 7.8% over the next two weeks. Your plants will get 11.1 total hours of …

Light needs and placement for plant Bladder Hibiscus: 1ft from a window

Bladder Hibiscus love being close to bright, sunny windows 😎.

Place it less than 1ft from a south-facing window to ensure it receives enough light to survive during this time of reduced sunlight intensity in San Antonio, Texas ⛅.

Bladder Hibiscus does not tolerate low-light 🚫.

Nutrients

How to fertilize Bladder Hibiscus

Nutrient, fertilizer, and repotting needs for Bladder Hibiscus: repot after 2X growth

Most potting soils come with ample nutrients which plants use to produce new growth.

By the time your plant has depleted the nutrients in its soil it’s likely grown enough to need a larger pot anyway.

To replenish this plant's nutrients, repot your Bladder Hibiscus after it doubles in size or once a year—whichever comes first.

When to repot Bladder Hibiscus

Is this a good time of year to repot? No ⏳

February 7th, 2023

The growing potential in San Antonio is low 📉.

Repotting in late fall or winter when the day lengths are shorter can be very stressful for a plant and cause it to go into shock.

It's best to r…