The weather channels are all breathless over the arctic front crossing the country tonight and tomorrow. In the Deep South, we probably don’t need to worry about “Snowzilla” or “Snowmaggedon”. However, much of the Gulf Coast hibiscus growing regions will get many hours of below freezing weather. Continue reading Arctic Freeze & Hibiscus
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Prepare for Frost!
Winter is finally setting in all along the Gulf Coast, the region where Tropical Hibiscus are most likely to be found. Looking back at history, areas that don’t get frost the week of Thanksgiving will probably have at least a light freeze sometime in December. Continue reading Prepare for Frost!
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107F Heat Wave!
Early Summer Scorcher in Houston, Texas! On Saturday, June 29, 2013, Houston’s official high temperature was a June record of 107F!
When temperatures get over 100F, many tropical hibiscus plants left in full sun are going to wilt. By mid-afternoon, water will sometimes evaporate from leaves faster that the plant’s vascular system can transport water. Continue reading 107F Heat Wave!
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About Tropical Hibiscus (Hibiscus rosa-sinensis)
“Tropical Hibiscus” is a term widely used to describe cultivars of Hibiscus rosa-sinensis, a member of the plant family Malvaceae. Also known informally as Chinese Hibiscus or China Rose, hibiscus varieties are widely grown as ornamental flowering plants. Over 10,000 varieties have been created by hybridizing, many of those by amateur garden hobbyists. Continue reading About Tropical Hibiscus (Hibiscus rosa-sinensis)
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Fighting Summer Heat Wilt
Tropical Hibiscus grown in very hot, sunny areas such as the Gulf Coast may struggle with heat & dehydration during mid-summer afternoons. In direct sunlight in temperatures of 95F or more, no matter how much you water, some plants may not be able to transfer water for the roots to the leaves fast enough to prevent wilting. Wilting is the most visible result of plant stress from lack of water. Continue reading Fighting Summer Heat Wilt