Tropical hibiscus 'Some Like It Hot'

Hibiscus rosa-sinensis

How to grow Tropical hibiscus 'Some Like It Hot'

  • Full Sun

  • Medium

Tropical hibiscus are highly sensitive to phosphorus (the middle “P” number on fertilizers) and an excessive amount will kill the plant. Do not use so-called “bloom fertilizers” on them. Instead tropical hibiscus need a lot of potash to bloom properly (the last number or “K” on fertilizers). Palm fertilizers are widely available and usually have the proper ratio of a medium-low-high NPK ratio along with needed minors.

The pesticide malathion will defoliate tropical hibiscus. Do not use it for pest control.

A full sun position will ensure your plant thrives and remember to water moderately. Keep in mind when planting that Some Like It Hot is thought of as tender, so remember to wait until your soil is warm and the night time temperature is well above freezing before moving outside.

Growing Some Like It Hot from seed

By our calculations, you should look at sowing Some Like It Hot about 84 days before your last frost date.

Transplanting Some Like It Hot

Ensure that temperatures are mild and all chance of frost has passed before planting out, as Some Like It Hot is a tender plant.

Harvesting Some Like It Hot

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