Hibiscus - Chinese rose: types, care, cultivation and reproduction at home. Why is hibiscus the death flower: signs and superstitions

Hibiscus is charming and mysterious. A delicate flower in our northern latitudes is accompanied by gloomy legends. However, in his homeland, the Eastern Rose is a symbol of female happiness, love and beauty. We learn to grow hibiscus, attract happiness to the house, look for explanation of signs and superstitions.

Hibiscus - Chinese rose: views

Interesting. The word hibiscus comes from the Greek word "hibiskos", which means Malva

Hibiscus (Chinese rose) is one of the few plants, among the life forms of which is:

• grassing plants
• semicurns
• shrubs
• small trees

Botany is known about 300 species of hibiscus. The most popular of them:

• triple/northern
• syrian
• frost -resistant garden/grassy
• chinese
• variable / lotus tree
• swamp

Modern selection offers many hybrid varieties of the plant, which allows even inexperienced gardeners to enjoy the abundant flowering of hibiscus in its garden or on the windowsill.

Hibiscus - a flower of death: why, signs and superstitions

Many exalted persons are inclined to see in short -term flowering of each individual gibiscus flower bad sign. Recall that the hibiscus flower lives from 1 to 3 days. At the same time, the flowering period of the plant in total takes about 6 months (from April to October), which corresponds to the natural rhythm of the life of most representatives of the tropical flora.

Important. Esotericists advise paying attention only to the "unplanned" bloom flowering. Pay attention, not wait for death!

Another explanation for gloomy superstitions can be found in the ancient Indian epos. One of the most violent goddesses in Hinduism - Kali - embodies destruction and death. It is Kali who is customary to present hibiscus flowers while visiting the temple of the goddess. But how does Hinduism interprets death? Simplified-this is the beginning of something new. For residents of India, Kali is one of the most revered goddesses, and hibiscus is one of the most beloved flowering plants.

The flowers of the Chinese rose are revered in South Korea and on the islands of Polynesia. For example, the scarlet gibiscus flower is a symbol of the Paradise Island of Haiti.

In general, gloomy speculations accompanying the flowering of hibiscus are most likely associated with a “hat” acquaintance with the culture of Asia and Oceania and are completely groundless.

Growing hibiscus (Chinese rose) in home room conditions: Care requirements

Important: When buying a plant, be sure to check if the lowest buds have fallen from the flower

Subject to the basic rules of maintenance and care, the indoor plant hibiscus (Chinese rose) will delight its owners with abundant and prolonged flowering. Hybrid varieties often bloom year -round, taking only small breaks.

Temperature

• spring/summer --18-21 ° C (maximum-27 ° C)
• winter - at least 13 ° C

The soil

Equal parts of peat and clay substrate. For adult plants, the proportions are slightly different: 2 parts of the clay substrate and 1 part of peat

Watering

• At high air temperatures (in summer): 2-3 times a week. Humidity should be constant. Avoid waterlogging or drying of the soil
• In winter: 1 time per week. Be careful, the needing of the soil is evidenced by the need for irrigation
• At temperatures below 13 ° C: 1 time in two weeks

Top dressing

• spring/summer: 1 time in 2 weeks, especially after the appearance of buds. Liquid fertilizers for flowering tropical plants are used as top dressing

Important: for abundant flowering, enrich the soil with phosphorus salts. Be sure to consider the manufacturer's recommendations regarding the dosage of fertilizer. An excess of phosphorus for the plant is very harmful and can lead to the death of a flower. In the period of autonomic activity, hibiscus loves mineral fertilizers with a high content of potassium, copper and iron; in moderate quantities - nitrogen

• during the rest, the plant does not need additional top dressing

Transfer

Every spring, before the start of an active growth period. Transplant should be transplanted into a flower flowerpot, which is more than the previous one by one size

Lighting

Scattered light. Duration: 6-12 hours

Cutting

In the spring, before the start of the active growth period. Show up the stalks of the plant with a secateur or sharp scissors. Cut at an angle above the sheet or directly over the very side shoot. Sprinkle cut ends with cinnamon powder or with activated coal powder

Air humidity

At high temperatures and relative dryness of air (spring/summer), the plant needs daily spraying with warm soft water

Video: Cutting Hibiscus

Growing garden hibiscus (Chinese rose) in open ground: Care requirements

The main agrotechnical characteristics of garden hibiscus (Chinese rose) grown in open ground look as follows:

• A long -term unpretentious bush. In winter, the ground part dies, new shoots appear in May
• Flowering begins in the second half of summer and lasts several weeks
• With proper care, the size of the colors can reach 20-30 cm
• Garden hibiscus requires a lot of sunlight and moisture
• They winter well, but require a slight shelter for the winter (for example, you can pour an earthen layer 15-20 cm high on top)
• Propagated by seeds, divisions, bait
• Period of life: up to 20 years

Lighting

Well -lit place (at least 6 hours of multiple sunlight per day)

Watering

Garden varieties of hibiscus delight the eyes with large leaves and flowers requiring a large amount of moisture.

Watering is conditionally divided into two periods

• spring/summer (high temperatures): stable water supply. During this period, it is important to prevent stagnation of water in the root tube, in order to avoid rotting of the roots
• winter (low temperatures, high air humidity): rare watering, only after drying the top layer of the soil around the ground part of the plant

Spraying

Likes spraying even in open ground conditions. Garden hibiscus (especially swamp) will really like the presence of a reservoir nearby. If there is no one on the site, then just put a container of water near the plant

Top dressing

• spring/summer: 1 time in 2 weeks, especially after the appearance of flower buds. Liquid fertilizers for flowering tropical plants are used as top dressing. Organic fertilizers are also popular among experienced gardeners

Important: for abundant flowering, enrich the soil with phosphorus salts. Be sure to consider the manufacturer's recommendations regarding the dosage of fertilizer. An excess of phosphorus for the plant is very harmful and can lead to the death of a flower. In the period of autonomic activity, hibiscus loves mineral fertilizers with a high potassium content (especially on the eve of the rest period), copper and iron; in moderate quantities - nitrogen

• during the rest, the plant does not need additional top dressing

The soil

Hibiscus is very fond of acidified soil (in this they are very close to roses). Planting place is prepared in the autumn period

How to prepare a place for planting hibiscus (Chinese rose)?

1. Prepare a mixture for the soil. For a bed, an area of \u200b\u200b1 m² will be needed

• granular superphosphate - 40 g
• river sand - 5 l
• cow humus - 5 l
• yellow clay (carefully dried and crushed) - 5 liters
• top peat - 5 l

2. Spray the nutrient mixture evenly along the area previously cleaned from weeds

3. Dig the bed

Cutting

The procedure is performed only for an adult plant (age - older than 4 years)

Important: the length of the cut part should be 20-25% of the length of the branch/shoot

Types of possible tears

• spring

To stimulate flowering

• hygienic (thinning)

Damaged, sick, dried branches/shoots are removed. Healthy fabric has green color

• corrective

For molding the bush

• autumn

Performed after flowering, no later than September

• radical

All branches/shoots are cut off. It is extremely rare if the plant threatens the death

Important: for young plants (age up to 4 years), the trim procedure is not carried out! The upper branches of young hibiscus need only pinching.

Terry hibiscus: home care, growing

Care for terry hibiscus does not differ from general recommendations for the care of hibiscus at home (see the beginning of the article)

The only thing to dwell on in more detail is the reproduction of the plant at home

Terry hibiscus propagates with stem cuttings, while maintaining all the characteristics of the mother plant

A flower that will become a maternal plant should be absolutely healthy and have an age from 1 year. The age of the escape should also exceed 1 year

Propagation of hibiscus (Chinese rose) cuttings: step -by -step instructions

How to prepare a stalk of a Chinese rose?

1. With a sharp tool, cut the escape from the hibiscus (Chinese rose). The tool before use should be treated with alcohol or any other disinfectant solution

Please note: the escape should be absent

• extraneous spots
• rotten areas
• signs of infection by pests
• signs of viral infections infection

2. Spit with oblique cuts into several parts, 8 cm long each. Cut parts must have several leaves and several nodes (growth points)

3. Sprinkle the slice on the mother plant with activated carbon on the powder. Activated coal and the upper cut of the cuttings are also treated (if any)
4. Cut the lower leaves from the cuttings (if any) and place the cuttings in a solution of heteroauxin (heteroauxin - fertilizers to activate root formation). Before using fertilizers, be sure to study the instructions

How to prepare a substrate for rooting a hibiscus cuttings (Chinese rose)?

Important: hibiscus (Chinese rose) do not take root in the aquatic environment. For full development, the cuttings need a special substrate

5. The cuttings substrate consists of equal parts of prolonged sand and steamed riding peat. Thermal processing of the substrate allows to neutralize the entire pathogenic microflora

6. Fill the substrate transparent disposable cups. Do not forget to first pierce the holes for the drainage in the lower and bottom part of the glasses

The necessary conditions for rooting the hibiscus cuttings (Chinese rose)

7. Place the stalk of hibiscus (Chinese rose) in the substrate strictly vertically. The second below the growth node should be at the substrate level. Be sure to seal the substrate around the cuttings

8. One of the most important conditions of prosperous root formation is sufficient humidity. But this does not mean that the substrate should be filled with water. A tank with a cuttings should be placed in a plastic bag, creating a semblance of a mini-plug. Do not forget to spray the cuttings daily with clean soft water

9. To prevent the development of a fungal disease once a week, treat the stalk with a solution of foundazole with a water solution (concentration of a substance in water 0.2%)

10. Avoid direct sunlight falling on cuttings. The light should be scattered, but in sufficient quantities. The light period for cuttings should be 12 hours, then a night break follows. You can lengthen daylight hours using a phytolamp

11. Try to create optimal temperature conditions. The optimal temperature for quick and high -quality root formation is considered +25 ° C

If you did everything right, you will see the results of rooting in 30 days.

Now the cuttings should be gradually acclimatized and transplanted into suitable flowerpots

Growing and leaving the Syrian tree hibiscus

Distinctive features

Distinctive features of the Syrian tree hibiscus (Chinese rose):

• life form - shrub
• frost -resistant
• it grows very slowly
• begins to bloom in adulthood (3-4 years)
• bush flowering period-June-October
• flowering period 1 flower - 24 hours
• life expectancy (with proper care) - up to 20 years

Care

General recommendations for the care of tree hibiscus (Chinese rose):

1. The soil

• rich in humus
• moderately loose

2. Lighting and temperature regime

Sunny site protected from drafts

3. Watering

During the flowering period - regular

4. Top dressing

During flowering and growth - regular
Before the onset of sleep, it needs to feed potassium

5. Needs regular pruning!

Features of caring for young bushes: require additional winter shelter

Growing and caring for grassy hibiscus

Distinctive features

Distinctive features of grassy hibiscus:

• life form - perennial herbaceous plant
• frost -resistant
• in winter, the ground part dies
• can reach a height up to 3 m
• flowering period-June-October
• the size of the peduncle is 2-3 times the size of the flowers of tree hibiscus

Care

General recommendations for the care of grassy hibiscus:

1. The soil

• rich in humus
• moderately loose
• preferably - loam

2. Lighting and temperature regime

Sunny site protected from drafts. In the spring of awakening, it requires the construction of a temporary greenhouse

3. Watering

During the flowering period - regular. It also needs spraying (especially in dry microclimate)

4. Top dressing

During flowering and growth - regular

5. Needs spring hygiene cleaning of weak young shoots and light pruning of strong shoots
6. A transplant to a new place is necessary every 4 years. In the process of transplanting, I require special attention to the roots of the plant. Damage to one of the tubers can lead to death of hibiscus
7. Propagated by cuttings, seeds, divisions

Propagation of hibiscus (Chinese rose) at home with seeds: step -by -step instructions

We have already talked about the rules for the cuttings of hibiscus

This section is devoted to the reproduction of hibiscus (Chinese roses) with seeds. Before you start growing hibiscus from seeds, take into account the following

• not all seeds are moving
• not all the seeds that have risen will give full seedlings
• not all seedlings will survive
• not all, planted in open soil, young seedlings will become adult plants
• an adult plant will bloom only after 3-4 years

Experienced flower growers consider the following statistics successful: 4-5 adult plants from 10 seeds

A huge plus of growing hibiscus from seeds collected with your own hand - completely unexpectedly you can get an absolutely unique plant!

1. Period January-February. Make stratification of seed material. Place the seeds of the plant in a comfortable container, for example, in a plastic container. Pour a thin layer of the substrate (sand and peat in equal proportions). Moisten the substrate a little with a spray gun. Close the container with a lid and place in the refrigerator for 30 days
2. February March. Remove the container with seed material from the refrigerator. Moisten again with a spray gun. Cover with a lid. Place in a warm place. Check the humidity within the container daily. After 3-5 days, most seeds will appear white roots
3. Plant the seeds into plastic disposable cups. Do not forget to make the drainage holes in the lower part of each of the glasses. The spine when landing should be below! Planting depth is 2-3 mm. Recommendations regarding the soil are presented at the beginning of the article
4. Install cups in a pallet with fine pebbles or expanded clay
5. Provide seedlings

• good long -term lighting without direct sunlight
• lack of drafts
• high humidity
• temperature regime within 25 ° C

6. The second half of May is time to plant seedlings in open ground. On the eve of this, the delicate seedlings should be gradually tempered, taking out into fresh air
7. The best conditions for planting seedlings are rainy weather

Recommendations regarding the choice of the site and its preparation are presented in the previous sections of the article

Hibiscus transplant - Chinese rose

Indoor plants, including a Chinese rose, transplanted by transshipment in a larger flowerpot

Transplanting garden plants requires special accuracy to avoid damage to the roots of the plant

Video: Spring transplant and pruning of hibiscus

Why is the hibiscus indoor flower not blooming - Chinese rose: reasons

The reasons why the Chinese rose does not bloom is hibiscus.

• For abundant flowering, hibiscus is simply necessary to cut

Important: buds are laid only on young branches!

• The absence of colors can also indicate an incorrect watering mode or insufficient amount of nutrients in the ground

Why do leaves and buds of hibiscus (Chinese rose) turn yellow and fall: flower diseases

Hibiscus diseases (Chinese rose):

Symptom: the lower leaves fall
Reason: chlorosis
Treatment: chlorosis occurs against the background of an excess of calcium chlorine in the water, which you water the plant. Change water

Symptoms: drooping and sluggish leaves with constantly wet soil
Reason: an excess of nitrogen fertilizers
Treatment: optimize the plant feeding mode

Infection of aphids, triples, whiteflies, spider mites
Treatment: systemic treatment with insecticides

Symptoms: yellow leaves
Reason: an oversupply/lack of sunlight
Treatment: daylight hours for hibiscus should be 6-12 hours. In this case, sunlight should be scattered. If the light is not enough, use artificial backlight (special phytolamps)

Video: hibiscus on the windowsill