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I planted this hardy hibiscus last year . I’m wanting to know if I should be feeding this until it gets bigger ? What foods brands would be helpful ...
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New 1 year hardy Hibiscus? #869730
Asked May 23, 2024, 9:24 AM EDT
I planted this hardy hibiscus last year . I’m wanting to know if I should be feeding this until it gets bigger ? What foods brands would be helpful to help my new hardy hibiscus
Lorain County Ohio
Expert Response
Thank you for your question about fertilizing your hibiscus plant. The University of Minnesota Extension tell us:
Here is a link to the UME publication, which gives many good growing tips for hibiscus.
https://extension.umn.edu/houseplants/hibiscus#fertilizing-1440064
Best of luck with your hibiscus.
- Hibiscus are heavy feeders and require a balanced fertilizer such as 20-20-20 or 10-10-10.
- Use at half the label recommended strength every 2-3 weeks when placed outside for the summer.
- Indoors, fertilize less often, using ½-strength formulation, every month or so in spring and summer, less frequently in winter.
Here is a link to the UME publication, which gives many good growing tips for hibiscus.
https://extension.umn.edu/houseplants/hibiscus#fertilizing-1440064
Best of luck with your hibiscus.