Chinese Hibiscus

Chinese Hibiscus can be challenging to care for, according to some plant parents. Check out the reviews down below to learn from their experiences!

Common Chinese Hibiscus Problems →

Chinese 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.

Chinese Hibiscus Water Frequency →

Chinese Hibiscus Root Rot →

Chinese 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 🏡.

Chinese Hibiscus Light Requirements →

Chinese Hibiscus Direct Sunlight Needs & Tolerance →

Chinese 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.

Chinese Hibiscus Toxicity to Dogs →

Chinese Hibiscus Toxicity to Humans →

Chinese 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.

Chinese Hibiscus Humidity Needs →

Chinese 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!

Best Soil Mix for Chinese Hibiscus →

When and How to Successfully Repot Chinese Hibiscus →

Chinese 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!

How Much and When to Fertilize Chinese Hibiscus →

Chinese Hibiscus is native to Worldwide.

Yes, you may see your Chinese Hibiscus bloom with the right amount of sunlight and water.

Chinese 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.

USDA Hardiness Zone
Chinese Hibiscus can be grown outdoors in USDA Hardiness Zones 10a-11b. Find your local hardiness zone here.

Chinese Hibiscus Temperature Tolerance →

The seeds of Chinese Hibiscus can be used to grow new plants! After your plant flowers, any seeds that formed can be collected and germinated in potting soil.

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 Chinese 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!

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.

• Common Bugs Affecting Chinese Hibiscus →
• Drooping Chinese Hibiscus Leaves →
• Chinese Hibiscus Dropping Leaves →
• Chinese Hibiscus Mushy Leaves →
• Chinese Hibiscus Leaves Falling Over →
• Chinese Hibiscus Leaves Curling →
• Chinese Hibiscus Yellow Leaves →
• Chinese Hibiscus Root Rot →