Evergreen beautiful hibiscus from the Malvova family is the favorite of many people. Grassy type, in the form of a bush or tree, it has a huge variety of colors and shades. Many of the species are bred in gardens and greenhouses, including the most popular type of hibiscus - the Chinese rose.
In this article, you will learn what kind of soil is suitable and how to properly prepare it for growing hibiscus, both at home and outdoors. We'll talk about the benefits and cost of land from the store, about the rules of care and how to control pests on hibiscus.
The importance of proper soil preparation for the plant
The composition and quality of the soil plays an important role in the care of the plant. Among flower growers, substrate for ornamental shrubs is in great demand. Its main qualities are that it is loose and nutritious. Hibiscus is a rather capricious plant and will not tolerate mistreatment.. With adverse factors and the wrong composition of the soil, the Chinese rose will quickly lose all its beauty and may even die. Therefore, it is very important to know what kind of land a room and street hibiscus should have, and what is needed to make it.
Step-by-step instructions for preparing the soil for growing a flower at home
Before planting or transplanting a plant, it is important to prepare everything you need in advance. In order to prepare a suitable land for indoor hibiscus, you must perform simple steps:
- Take leaf and sod land in equal proportions.
- Add one piece of humus and sand to them.
- An excellent option would be an admixture of charcoal and ash.
- Mix everything thoroughly.
- Place a drain on the bottom and pour the prepared mixture on top.
The soil for the Chinese rose should have a neutral reaction. This will prevent the plant and the ground around it from souring.
What land do street flower species need?
There is another recipe for growing soil types of hibiscus:
- Stir two parts of peat with one part of the humus.
- Add one piece of ordinary garden land.
- Then pour one part of the sand.
- Hibiscus have a positive attitude to manure. It is better if it is a horse. One part of the manure is sufficient for this mixture.
This recipe will help the plant to feel comfortable and to please the eye for many years.
Advantages, types and cost of land from the store
Now in specialized stores there are many varieties of soils containing organic matter and nitrogen. The concentration of these substances ensures the plant a long and active life. One of the most frequent mixtures in Moscow and St. Petersburg is:
- Soil elite universal. Prices range from 50 to 60 rubles for 5 liters.
- Soil "Vermion" - 26 rubles for 2 l.
- Soil "Nutritious universal" from 50 to 55 rubles for 5 l.
The composition of these types of soil fully complies with all the requirements of room Chinese roses.
Watering, feeding, pest control of Chinese roses
Before purchasing a hibiscus, you should carefully study the rules of its content and treatment of the soil. There are few watering requirements, but they are all very important..
- Watering should be moderate, but do not allow the soil to dry out. The plant can dry out.
- Overflow fraught with blackening of the leaves. If this happens, remove the flower from the pot directly from the ground and dry for about 12 hours.
Excellent humus or turf will be a top dressingwhich can be used to dilute the old earth, both in the plot and in the flower pot.
As one more option, any fertilizer will be suitable for plants with a low nitrogen content. It is better to add such fertilizer in a couple of months after hibiscus transplantation or once a month in warm seasons.
Like any plant, the Chinese rose is susceptible to various pests. Even with perfect care, parasites such as ticks or aphids can appear.
Pliers. Signs of their presence: white cobweb and yellow leaves. Mites love dryness, so as a preventative measure, it is important to spray the leaves of the plant, immediately remove dried parts, and prevent the soil from drying out.If the plant has already suffered from these parasites, you can cover the pot with polyethylene, thus constructing a small greenhouse. Spider mites will die in a wet environment.
Aphid. If the aphids are small, it does not pose a danger to hibiscus. But there are especially neglected cases when the leaves curl up, turn yellow and fall off. The plant does not bloom and stops growing.In such cases, the flower is recommended to wash with soapy water. If this does not help, then apply spraying chemicals.
Pliers. Signs of their presence: white cobweb and yellow leaves. Mites love dryness, so as a preventative measure, it is important to spray the leaves of the plant, immediately remove dried parts, and prevent the soil from drying out.
Aphid. If the aphids are small, it does not pose a danger to hibiscus. But there are especially neglected cases when the leaves curl up, turn yellow and fall off. The plant does not bloom and stops growing.After using chemicals, the plant is restored for a long time and it requires attentive care. If you follow simple rules for preparing the soil for indoor and outdoor plant species, a bright flower will delight its owner for many years.
