Plant Care Flower-Of-An-Hour

Flower-Of-An-Hour

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

Hibiscus trionum
Hibiscus
Malvaceae
Malvales

How to care for Flower-Of-An-Hour

💦 Water

How often to water your Flower-Of-An-Hour

Water needs for Flower-Of-An-Hour
0.5 cups
every 9

Flower-Of-An-Hour needs 0.5 cups of water every 9 when it doesn’t get direct sunlight and is potted in a 5" pot.

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

Calculate water needs of Flower-Of-An-Hour

Water 0.5 cups every
9

Does your plant get direct sunlight?

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5"
☀️ Light

Finding light for Flower of an Hour in your home

Light needs and placement for plant Flower-Of-An-Hour: 1ft from a window
1ft or less from
a window

Flower-Of-An-Hour love being close to bright, sunny windows 😎.

Place it less than 1ft from a south-facing window to maximize the potential for growth.

Flower-Of-An-Hour does not tolerate low-light 🚫.

Select your region to see how the current weather in your area affects the placement of Flower-Of-An-Hour in your home 🏡.

🪴 Nutrients

How to fertilize Flower-Of-An-Hour

Nutrient, fertilizer, and repotting needs for Flower-Of-An-Hour: 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 Flower-Of-An-Hour after it doubles in size or once a year—whichever comes first.

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💡 FAQs
⭐ Difficulty Level

Flower-Of-An-Hour is generally considered an easy-to-care-for plant and makes a great choice for beginners!

Benefits of Growing Flower of an Hour →

Common Flower of an Hour Problems →


💦 Water Needs

Flower-Of-An-Hour 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.

Flower of an Hour Water Frequency →

Flower of an Hour Root Rot →


☀️ Sunlight Needs

Flower-Of-An-Hour 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 🏡.

Flower of an Hour Light Requirements →

Flower of an Hour Direct Sunlight Needs & Tolerance →


🐶 🐈 👶 Toxicity

Flower-Of-An-Hour is not known to cause harm to humans or pets. Regardless, if you, a family member, a cat, or dog has ingested any plant material, please consult a doctor or a veterinarian.

Is Flower of an Hour Edible? →

Flower of an Hour Toxicity to Cats →

Flower of an Hour Toxicity to Dogs →

Flower of an Hour Toxicity to Humans →


💨 Humidity

Flower-Of-An-Hour 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.

Flower of an Hour Humidity Needs →


🪴 Soil

Flower-Of-An-Hour 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!

When and How to Successfully Repot Flower of an Hour →

What Are Healthy Flower of an Hour Roots →


💩 Fertilizer

Flower-Of-An-Hour 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!


🌎 Native Region

Flower-Of-An-Hour is native to Worldwide.


🌦️ Growing Outdoors

USDA Hardiness Zone
Flower-Of-An-Hour can be grown outdoors in USDA Hardiness Zones 5a-9b. Find your local hardiness zone here.

Flower of an Hour Temperature Tolerance →

Flower of an Hour Hardiness Zones →

Is Flower of an Hour a Weed? →


🍂 Yellow Leaves

Yellow leaves aren’t always a reason to panic, and can be a normal part of a plant’s life cycle. Unless brand new leaves are turning yellow or all the leaves change color at once, it’s likely just your plant shedding old leaves.

Overwatering and root rot are the most likely cause of problems in Flower-Of-An-Hour, since they are sensitive to wet soil. The leaves may also appear to be curling or drooping. Less often, yellow leaves are caused by underwatering, nutrient deficiencies, or pests.

Replace soggy soil with fresh, dry soil and download Greg to make sure your plant never gets overwatered again!


🧐 Troubleshooting

When troubleshooting a sad-looking houseplant, start by checking for signs of distress in its leaves, such as yellowing, browning, or drooping, which can indicate overwatering or nutrient deficiencies.

Inspect the soil moisture; too dry or too wet soil can cause problems.

Ensure the plant is getting the right amount of light, as too much or too little can stress it.

Finally, consider environmental factors like temperature and humidity, and adjust care routines accordingly to revive your plant.


Care Summary for Flower-Of-An-Hour

Flower-Of-An-Hour

Flower-Of-An-Hour


Greg recommends:

Water

0.5 cups every 9 days

Placement

< 1ft from a window

Nutrients

Repot after 2x growth

Based on the 4” pot your plant is in, and that it doesn’t get direct sunlight.

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