How much humidity does Hibiscus Trionum like?

Hibiscus Trionum 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 Hibiscus Trionum?

Hibiscus Trionum 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 Hibiscus Trionum?

Hibiscus Trionum 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 Hibiscus Trionum native to?

Hibiscus Trionum is native to Worldwide .

Can Hibiscus Trionum be grown outdoors?

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

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Q: Is Hibiscus Trionum easy to care for?

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

Q: How often should I water my Hibiscus Trionum?

Hibiscus Trionum 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 Hibiscus Trionum need?

Hibiscus Trionum 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 Hibiscus Trionum

Water

How often to water your Hibiscus Trionum

Hibiscus Trionum needs 0.5 cups of water every 9 when it doesn’t get direct sunlight and is potted in a 5" pot located in Fort Collins, Colorado.

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

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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.

Fort Collins, Colorado

36% Very Low

Growing Hibiscus Trionum in Fort Collins right now

Plant growth potential is currently low 📉

February 7th, 2023

Sunlight intensity as measured by “net radiation” in Fort Collins is currently low 📉.

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

Sunlight will increase by 46.4% ☀️

February 7th, 2023

Fort Collins is trending towards greater sunlight intensity!

The amount of sunlight in Fort Collins is expected to increase by 46.4% over the next 2 weeks to an average of 11.6 megajoules of energ…

Daylight will increase by 1.3 hours 📈

February 6th, 2023

This month, Fort Collins is getting an average of 8.4 hours of clear sky sunlight per day.

Hours of daylight will increase by 13.3% over the next two weeks. Your plants will get 10.6 total hours o…

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

Hibiscus Trionum 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 Fort Collins, Colorado ⛅.

Hibiscus Trionum does not tolerate low-light 🚫.

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