Q&A – Why does my hibiscus not have as many stalks this year?
Question:
Why does my hibiscus not have as many stalks this year?
Answer:
This last winter was hard on plants. It was not particularly cold, but University of Memphis Director of Landscape Joellen Dimond says there was an early cold snap which prevented plants from moving carbohydrates from the leaves down to the roots for the winter. This means the plant has less energy this year to grow new stalks. She says to take special care of the hibiscus this summer by watering and fertilizing. Let it build up its carbohydrate reserve. It should do well next year, assuming a normal start to the winter this fall.
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Why does my hibiscus not have as many stalks this year?
Answer:
This last winter was hard on plants. It was not particularly cold, but University of Memphis Director of Landscape Joellen Dimond says there was an early cold snap which prevented plants from moving carbohydrates from the leaves down to the roots for the winter. This means the plant has less energy this year to grow new stalks. She says to take special care of the hibiscus this summer by watering and fertilizing. Let it build up its carbohydrate reserve. It should do well next year, assuming a normal start to the winter this fall.
Related Videos:
What hibiscus variety will survive a zone 7 winter?
Planting Tropical Hibiscus and Begonias
Related Resources:
Hibiscus