Cranberry Hibiscus(Hibiscus acetosella) Beginners Guide to Water & Soil Propagation and Plant Care.

[@BerthaStarks]

I have always been partial to the Hibiscus family of plants. The one that you showcased today is quite desirable. Living in a colder climate, I have only grown the Hardy, perennial, varieties of Hibiscus plants with much success.

[@redsoilgardener]

Thanks for sharing! The Cranberry Hibiscus has such a beautiful flower and I love the foliage. A must have in your garden.

[@MamaTtoB-P]

What a beautiful flower. I didn't know you could do so much with hibiscus. Thank you Alice. God bless

[@redsoilgardener]

I just love the flower and it blooms all the time. People do use the leaves in salad and the buds for tea. The Rosselle Hibiscus which is similar but has green leaves, people make jams and tea.

[@loriethayermorse162]

Thank you so much! Beautiful garden ❤

[@redsoilgardener]

You are so welcome! thank you for your lovely comment and for following my channel.

[@theresadurand5557]

Your garden is so beautiful. Thanks for sharing!

[@redsoilgardener]

Thank you for your lovely comment, always a pleasure.

[@MariaFuentes-jh3le]

What a beauty flower!

[@redsoilgardener]

On the stem there are so many flower buds. Could you imagine the abundance of blooms. The blooms last one day but as it dies other blooms pop their heads.

[@wesleyhackney]

I later realized you mentioned cold tolerance thanks.

[@redsoilgardener]

Thanks for sharing.

[@SharBear613]

Hello. Great video. Thank you for sharing. I just bought my first Cranberry Hibiscus. It is a starter plant vs seeds. Should I leave it in a pot or go ahead and plant directly in the ground? I have prepped my soil with compost, soil, and mulch. I'm in Central South Florida. Thank you so much. 😊

[@redsoilgardener]

Hi Provided you ensure that the soil is evenly moist you can plant it in the ground. As you have mulch, ensure the top soil is covered so that the soil retains its moisture. Happy Gardening.

[@sovereignsoul]

I live in Central Florida too, and planted cranberry hibiscus in ground 5-6 months ago. I only watered them a few times during the 100 degree drought in May and June, and they did fine. These are tough plants. I transplanted them from 4" pots filled with soil directly into the ground, which is sand. I mulched a bit, and that's it. Some receive full morning sun with shade in the afternoon, and others are in the shade in the morning and receive dappled afternoon sun. All are doing well. These are low maintenance plants. I just kept an eye out for leaf droop during hot periods without rain, and watered when drooping occured. I also experienced a short bout of pest pressure, which I discouraged with a spray comprised of dash of Bonner's organic peppermint soap in water. Don't know how they will fair during the winter in 9a, but they reportedly can survive/recover from the brief frosts that occasionally occur in zone 9, and are short lived perennials.

[@janetknight8724]

Beautiful plant. Do you think this applies to all hibiscus?

[@redsoilgardener]

Hi, with the ornamental hibiscus I find its better to do a soil propagation. It takes a longer time to get rooting as compared to the Cranberry hibiscus. However, don't give up as they are quite sturdy and will eventually get rooting.

[@wesleyhackney]

Was curious how much sun this plant needs. What is cold tolerance of this plant? Will it come back if planted on the ground if you get a frost

[@redsoilgardener]

The Cranberry hibiscus do well in full and partial shade. In terms of cold tolerant, depending on your location, it is considered as a tender perennial in USDA zone 9 - 11. The plant does not tolerate cold temperatures. And therefore, in cold climates it is prefered to plant them in containers and bring them indoors for overwinter. In milder climates, if planted on the ground one should prune them down and insulate the plant, with mulch, compost or a frost cover before the first freeze, in order to protect the roots. Once protected, in spring you should see some new shoots.

[@nantz023]

cranberry has also green version of leaves.. i have mine.

[@redsoilgardener]

Yes the green version is Roselle hibiscus. From what I understand the Roselle hibiscus, apart from its culinary use, it is used for making Jams.

[@sovereignsoul]

My young plants are grown in the shade, and are typically green until hardening them off in sunlight, at which point they become burgundy. Reportedly they stay green in shady conditions