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Hibiscus not blooming? Try these simple tips to get heavy flowers
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News18•11-10-2026, 13:52
Hibiscus not blooming? Try these simple tips to get heavy flowers
- •Prune the tips of the branches slightly to encourage the growth of new buds on the plant
- •Prevent bud drop caused by sap-sucking pests by spraying a mixture of neem oil and water weekly
- •Use dry tea leaves powder or tea-soaked water as a natural fertilizer to boost blooming
- •Mix small pieces of banana peels or dried eggshells into the soil to provide essential potassium and calcium
- •Apply mustard cake water and wood ash to the soil, and ensure the plant gets at least 6 hours of sunlight
Key Questions Answered
Buds often drop or turn black due to sap-sucking pests that feed on their sap. To prevent this, mix 10 drops of neem oil into 1 liter of water and spray it on the plant once a week.
Banana peels are rich in potassium which increases flower production; you can cut them into small pieces and bury them in the soil or dry and powder them. Similarly, dried and powdered eggshells provide calcium that strengthens the plant and helps it bloom.
Hibiscus plants love sunlight and need to receive at least 6 hours of sunlight daily. They should be planted in loose sandy-loam soil mixed with cow dung manure or organic fertilizer, ensuring proper drainage so waterlogging does not rot the roots.
