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4.5 out of 5 (52 experiences)


Also known as
Chinese Hibiscus, Chinese Hibiscus, China Rose and Rose Mallow
Taxonomy
Hibiscus rosa-sinensis
Hibiscus
Malvaceae
Malvales

How to care for Hawaiian Hibiscus
How often to water your Hawaiian Hibiscus

every 9
Hawaiian Hibiscus needs 0.5 cups of water every 9 when it doesnāt 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.
Water 0.5 cups every
9
Finding light for Chinese Hibiscus in your home

a window
Hawaiian Hibiscus love being close to bright, sunny windows š.
Place it less than 1ft from a south-facing window to maximize the potential for growth.
Hawaiian Hibiscus does not tolerate low-light š«.
Select your region to see how the current weather in your area affects the placement of Hawaiian Hibiscus in your home š”.
How to fertilize Hawaiian Hibiscus

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 itās likely grown enough to need a larger pot anyway.
To replenish this plant's nutrients, repot your Hawaiian Hibiscus after it doubles in size or once a yearāwhichever comes first.
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Drooping Hibiscus My hibiscus is planted outside. 1st one I've had. Temperature dropped and now it's drooping. What can I do to save it through cold/winter??? Help please!!!
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Why are the leaves turning yellow #ChineseHibiscus
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Aaaah my hibiscus's first flower opened up overnight! I'm in love ššŗ A bunch more little buds still growing too! #HappyPlants #PlantsMakePeopleHappy #NewGrowth #Hibiscus #PlantAddict
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My hibiscus has stopped budding for the last 5 months wha should I do for it #ChineseHibiscus
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My hibiscus is outside and has what looks like mealybugs to me. I've tried several "home recipes" and some organic insecticides to no avail. Help.. #ChineseHibiscus
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Yāall my app said to water Lulu today and sheās been doing good on this schedule. This morning she was droopy and not thirty minutes ago I gave her some water and WOW at how fast this child perked up lol. All her leaves are sticking straight up now. Itās like she fell asleep in class, the teacher called her name, and sheās trying to act like she wasnāt snoozing š¤£šŗš¤š«£ #Hibiscus #HappyPlants #Funny #wakeup #classclown
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My partner's grandma gave me a potted cutting of her hibiscus (which is 20+ years old apparently) about a month ago, and the past week or two it is TAKING OFF with a bunch of brand new leaves. I'm so pleased! š #HappyPlants #PlantsMakePeopleHappy #Hibiscus
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I thought i killed my poor hibiscus because she lost most of her leaves after yellowing but she has green leaves at the top can i save her if i repot at this stage or is she a gonner? HELP #ChineseHibiscus
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Good afternoon, I purchased a nice blooming hibiscus in March. After she stopped blooming, all but a dozen leaves turned yellow and fell off, I kept taking great care of it, now it is covered with beautiful new leaves. Is that normal? Thank you #Echeveria
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3 island babies came out today!
Hawaiian Hibiscus can be challenging to care for, according to some plant parents. Check out the reviews down below to learn from their experiences!
š¦ Water Needs
Hawaiian 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.
āļø Sunlight Needs
Hawaiian Hibiscus requires abundant, bright and direct light. Place it less than one foot from a window to ensure it receives enough light to survive šŖ. Select your region to see how the current weather in your area affects the placement in your home š”.
š¶ š š¶ Toxicity
Hawaiian Hibiscus 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.
šØ Humidity
Hawaiian Hibiscus doesnāt 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.
šŖ“ Soil
Hawaiian 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!
š© Fertilizer
Hawaiian 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 itās refreshed yearly, you shouldnāt need to use fertilizer. Remember, plants get their energy from sunlight, not fertilizer!
š Native Region
Hawaiian Hibiscus is native to Worldwide.
šø Flowers
Yes, you may see your Hawaiian Hibiscus bloom with the right amount of sunlight and water.
ā¬ļø ā¬ļø Growth Pattern
Hawaiian Hibiscus will branch off as it grows. To encourage branching, pinch off the newest growth at the tip and the stem will branch off into two.
š¦ļø Growing Outdoors
USDA Hardiness Zone
Hawaiian Hibiscus can be grown outdoors in USDA Hardiness Zones 10a-11b. Find your local hardiness zone here.
š± Propagation
The seeds of Hawaiian Hibiscus can be used to grow new plants! After your plant flowers, any seeds that formed can be collected and germinated in potting soil.
š Yellow Leaves
Yellow leaves arenāt always a reason to panic, and can be a normal part of a plantās life cycle. Unless brand new leaves are turning yellow or all the leaves change color at once, itās likely just your plant shedding old leaves.
Overwatering and root rot are the most likely cause of problems in Hawaiian Hibiscus, 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!
š§ 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 Hawaiian Hibiscus
Hawaiian Hibiscus
Greg recommends:

0.5 cups every 9 days

< 1ft from a window

Repot after 2x growth
Based on the 4ā pot your plant is in, and that it doesnāt get direct sunlight.

What other plant parents say












I havenāt had it long , a little over a week. Our neighbors who lived next door when I was a little girl had one I remember it growing all those years the blooms were so big and beautiful, thatās one of my fondest childhood memories. I just had to have one for myself.






She needs constant moisture, so I water her every other day. Also, needs a lot of direct sunlight. The blooms are FANTASTIC and fragrant, though they typically last only a couple days. But I love that you can take the fallen blooms and dry them to make tea!
As long as you care for hibiscus, she wonāt let you down!




