UPDATE!! Tropical Hibiscus Cuttings are Growing and Flowering

[@PlantzNThings]

I started my cuttings in the springtime.. In May i think.. at that time of the year it's not overly humid.. but that's why i put the cuttings into a baggie to keep in the humidity. I had them close to a window that had morning sun. make sure they are shaded from the hot afternoon sun. The trick to success is to not use wood that's tool old, make sure the cuttings are kept moist and not soggy. and the temps between 18 - 22 C

[@PlantzNThings]

To be honest for the most part i have not really noticed my soil... and when i do see that i like a certain soil i can't remember what i used... and your right some do dry out REALLY fast and some never seem to dry out... i will not buy miracle grow soil for that reason... it stays soaking wet for many days at a time... and i find i get rot issues.. maybe i will take more notice of my soild... and notes. :)

[@PlantzNThings]

you will grow it like a Pro i'm sure :)

[@PlantzNThings]

Congrats at not killing it :) lol.. Hibiscus indoors over our Canadian winters isn't a glamorous job. More a labour of love :) The trick is to give your plant as much light as possible. turn your plant 1/4 turn every now and then. water the plant well and then let it almost dry before you water again. don't feed it unil spring. you will have flowers hopefully for another month or 2 then it will be green leafy growth. if it gets enough light it might continue to bloom. Good luck :)

[@PlantzNThings]

Are they tropical Hibiscus? or another variety? it might say on the tag... the tropical one is Hibiscus rosa-sinensis. if they were seedlings if can take several months maybe even a year or more to bloom (The plant needs to mature) If you received cuttings then they will mature faster and it could take 3 or 4 months to produce buds. remember Lots of sun and fertilizer when actively growing helps too :)

[@PlantzNThings]

asiatic lilies do far better when planted in the ground. the issue with your buds could have been caused by environmental stresses. i'm not sure what the light levels were or what watering techniques were used so it's hard to answer your question. the asiatics will only produce one flush of blooms per plant per year. if all of your buds are destroyed than you will sadly have to wait until next year for more blooms.

[@PlantzNThings]

Questions are good :) I will help you out the best i can :) I am also in Canada :) Welcome to the wonderful world of hibiscus :) you should not need to prune your plant this season... i would like you said prune it before you bring it inside for the winter. maybe a few weeks before you intent to bring it inside... that way it will start sending out new lush growth and maybe flowers before it goes inside.

[@PlantzNThings]

LOL... it's AWESOME that you thought of that idea... i wanted to do that years ago but i got side tracked :) maybe in time i will experiment with my youtube channel and try grafting my hibiscus... i think i also had 5 different colors but not near enough space. the colours will still stay true... no worries there... my old neighbour was a grafting master :) i was going to learn from him... he had an apple three with 25 varieties on it..lol.. it was crazy looking...lol

[@PlantzNThings]

they way i transition from the bag is to slowly open the bag a small amount each day. over around a 7 day period the plant should have adjusted to the lower humidity. if you just removed the plant it went from 100% humidity to maybe 50 % or less. thats a huge shock. but since you are still seeing life :) it wont take long for them to be happy and lush again :)

[@PlantzNThings]

Cordyline can be pruned any time. I would prune in the spring if i was doing it.. i would also plant the cut portion back into the soil and grow it on as a new plant. all you need is a really sharp knife or pruners.

[@PlantzNThings]

sounds like too much humidity in the bag... perhaps try opening the bag a little to allow more air circulation. It's should help... the cuttings in this video got full morning sun until 2 in the afternoon.

[@PlantzNThings]

I don't use anything specific. as a rule I buy just any all purpose potting soil.. and i will ammend with perlite and vermiculite as nessessary as well as a slow release fertilizer

[@justinheng4995]

hibiscus is Malaysia national flower(^_^)

[@nirmalsingh2000]

Wow! How beautiful! I've never had luck with hibiscus, and never dreamed they could propagate! I've bought one recently to try again. Of course, it's lovely now, but I was dreading pruning-and the next season. But thanks to you, I'm not afraid! I'm even going to propagate! Thank you!

[@PlantzNThings]

Thank you so much :) and Have fun with your Pruning.. :) How big is your plant? are they hardy in Texas?

[@PlantzNThings]

that is really interresting. how many flowers would you need to make this?

[@PlantzNThings]

WOW! congrats on the fiddle leaf fig.. i have never tried that one.

[@johnmichonski2338]

way to go!! I think I'm gonna buy some cuttings off the web and try this!

[@PlantzNThings]

nothing special. it was an all purpose potting soil.

[@PlantzNThings]

first i will start with the soil i use. I use a general purpose potting soil ment for container plants and houseplants.. hibiscus like to be moist but not wet so you want something with a lot of organic matter but drains freely. is the white powder on the leabes or the branch? it sounds like a mildew problem but i'm not sure.. If your able to post a photo on my PlantznThings facebook page that would be very helpful. Is your pink plant in a pot? if so you might need to refresh the soil.

[@PlantzNThings]

fertilizer is a good question! over the winter when your plant is not actively growing you will not need to fertilize... however when you start noticing growth in the spring i would start to fertize... i would start with maybe 1/2 strength of the recommendation on the package... and i would fertilize every 2nd or 3rd watering... then when it's actively growing outside i would feed it every time i water with a 1/2 strength fetizer. these are heavy feeders when actively growing.

[@PlantzNThings]

the bud drop can be common in hibiscus when they are moved to a different environment... like light levels or temps. but the white spots on your leaves.. that's a question for me as well... do you have a photo you can post to my facebook page so i can see what we're dealing with?

[@PlantzNThings]

Thanks! and the soil i used it usually whatever i can get my hands on at that time... and it also depends on the application.. but i don't have a specific brand that i use.. also i tend to add a little bit more perlite to the mix to aid in drainage

[@PlantzNThings]

My bag was closed for 2 - 3 weeks... i would open it up from time to time to exchange the air.. Good luck with your cuttings :) The humidity helps a lot :)

[@PlantzNThings]

yes my ziploc was kept inside in a bright indirect location... it really didn't take too long for roots to form.. only a few weeks

[@PlantzNThings]

Your welcome :) Again, I'm so happy you were successful. most plants are easy to propagate with a little patience :) you'll have to work your magic on another plant :)

[@ThriftyTreasures]

Looks great! I can't wait to try your technique. My hibiscus is about 7' tall right now on the side of the garage. I plan to try and root the some of the cuttings :)

[@mobilguy100]

When what Month of what year did the cuttings happen. How did you start, water, dirt?

[@PlantzNThings]

Here is the original video when I took the cuttings. kzbin.info/www/bejne/iZ6UfXyFrqaGgtU

[@dwarikanath1958]

Thanks for showing up dates.

[@nanagandi]

what happend with the mandevilla cuttings, sir

[@PlantzNThings]

and i totally do! lol.. running out of space FAST... so i started looking at the smaller plants..lol

[@PlantzNThings]

wonderful plants :) I love the pink one :) i really like when the pink and the orange flower together ...

[@PlantzNThings]

Thanks for watching :)

[@PlantzNThings]

Sure :) I hope to have some up soon. Is there anything you would like to see?

[@PlantzNThings]

Fingers crossed... they definatly like the high light of summer time :)

[@PlantzNThings]

Thank you! :)

[@PlantzNThings]

Thanks :)

[@tatiadokes5200]

Hi there PlantzNThings...I have a rose mallow hibiscus and it's October here in Denver. Zone 5. I'm getting ready to cut it back but have taken what I believe are the ovaries from the spent blooms. They are dry hard and brown. I was wondering if this is the seed? Also I was wondering if I clip the leaves like you've shown us and grown them in the house all winter would that be okay? Thanks for your time and instruction.

[@PlantzNThings]

I hope you have great success :) Thank you for watching :)

[@PlantzNThings]

Sure! :)

[@elondaallen4543]

I followed your directions for rooting hibiscus cuttings and put them in the ziplock bag. But after about 3 days, I have noticed that the stems are growing a white fuzz, which looks like mold. I opened the bag and poured out the water, I left just about 2 tablespoons of water and resealed the bag. Other than the mold, the leaves look healthy. Why did they grow mold on the stems?

[@helenecote623]

Are you by the ocean? Just wondering Your cuttings are fab - did you leave the bag closed for a long period of time? At what point did you open it? I am so new with hibiscus, I wanted to check. I live in northern Canada btw, and brought my plant in for the winter this week.. I would love to be able to bring it back out next summer, with "cousin" plants along side.

[@PlantzNThings]

That's Great News! Let me know how it goes :)

[@kohlerjennifer]

I took some cutting from my hibiscus plant and like you put them in a pot and then into plastic bag. My question is how long do I leave the small pot in the plastic bag?

[@natalielasater8723]

If you are only planting one cutting in a pot, what are some suggestions you have to promote successful growth? I know the rule is to generally plant a few at once, but in this case I only have one.

[@CARIBCULTURA]

When do you know if it's time to remove your hibiscus cuttings from the ziploc bag? I saw the roots extending from the 4" pot, got excited and removed it just placing it in the greenhouse. When I returned everything was shriveled & burnt. I move them outside and they seem to still be alive and are slowly growing back. How was I suppose to easily transition in the future?

[@rituvip]

you need 4 or 5 flowers,dark red coloured flower mostly used because it gives more shampoo than other colour,In Kerala , India In my native place we have big bushes full of flowers due to rain and costal area soil.I will share some photos,best of luck for your plant

[@rituvip]

I want to share some knowledge , In Ayurveda medicine hibiscus flowers are used to make shampoos for good hair growth and dandruff removing,you have to blend with water and filter the juice .the leaves are use by dry it in tree shadows and make a powder of it.when needed add with water and use

[@PlantzNThings]

Thats AWESOME! Congratulations :)

[@Coach2win]

I'm very happy for you. This is the next plant I will be trying to propagate. I was very successful this year with stem cutting a Fiddle Leaf Fig tree (Lyrata).

[@PlantzNThings]

I can't wait to see them :)

[@12BYERS]

Hello!So my beauty of a hibiscus has made it all summer long, i didn't kill it! woo hoo, always happy when i don't kill my plants, when is a good time to winterize it? it's inside soaking up what it can of the rays, i also live in Canada so as you know those rays can be few and far between now that it's fall.. It's still flowering though, i just love it, what are the steps on the care of winterized hibiscus? thanks so much. :)

[@ashishsinha6756]

Hi, Need some help. I have two different hibiscus plant - Red and China Pink. Red has developed white powder stuff in the main branch and now leaves have started to wilt. Pink has not given a bud since last 3 months. I live in Bangalore, India where there is ton of sun and rain and i water the plants daily. i also checked the moisture content and the soil is wet 90% plus time i checked. Kindly advice since i am now hooked on to get my plants back in shape, pl advice on the soil to use s'wll

[@judy4justice]

I purchased 3 giant hibiscus from a tv shopping channel.They are supposed to reach heights of 4 feet and have flowers the size of dinner plates.They came as tiny little sprouts.I planted the tiny plants a few months ago.They are now about 1 1/2 feet tall, but have no buds or flowers.They seem healthy, are very greendo you have any idea when they will get buds?I live in the deep south, have very hot summers,not so cold winters,so these are in the ground, not in pots.Thank you.

[@12BYERS]

I bought a hibiscus tree today, I'm already dreading the fact I don't really have a green thumb and it was a mere impulse buy. I live in Canada, it won't be going outside for a bit. Do I need to do anything with it as of yet, it has a billion buds on it, will I have to prune it all summer? Come fall ill bring it in, and is this when I cut it right back? So many questions sorry.. Lol

[@erlpen2016]

when did you start the cuttings? what part of the year? was there a lot of humidity where you are? did you have the cuttings under a light? and what do you think was the reason for your success? i live in southern California and our climate seems to be good..and I've been trying to do the same as what you did with your hibiscus and i had 0% success so far ...thanks for uploading your vid ....

[@growingdaniel]

What an insightful reply lol. I have never used MiracleGro potting soils, mostly because of the mass of bad reviews fellow gardeners give it, but I have had an issue with the soil I usually use, called Florida Professional Grower's Mix and sold in 2 cubit ft. bags. The problem with it is that the top dries out too quickly, yet the underneath is still moist, so when when I water the top layer, it prolongs moisture in the bottom and causes issues. Garden woes I guess lol ;D

[@growingdaniel]

No problem; glad to hear you experiment with a variety of brands. Have you noticed any that work better than others? I usually have an issue with the brands I buy wherein they dry out quickly or build up salts in the soil, but that may be attributed moreso to our climate and humidity than to the brands themselves possibly. I have heard and read of the benefits of perlite; unfortunately I have not found a store here where it's sold in wholesale or in large amounts as small bags are too expensive.

[@judy4justice]

Yes,I think you are right.They have bloomed many times over since I posted, They have huge flowers just beautiful.I am told they will die down and re bloom in the Spring..I may move them to a pond area I am now building since I have also been told they will thrive in a damper area as well.Not in the water, just nearby.

[@judy4justice]

Thank you for responding.I don't know if they are tropical, do not believe they are.I was also mistaken when I said they were in the ground.Wow!Losing my mind in the garden.They are in huge pots sitting on the ground.Since I asked this question I am starting to see very small buds.Thanks,enjoying all your videos.

[@CARIBCULTURA]

Oops! My window gets direct sunlight and perhaps that's the reason for the mold forming on the leaves.

[@grandmajab1]

l think your plants are mallow hibiscus. these are not tropical hibiscus. mallows have flowers as big as dinner plates & very beautiful. by now you possibly have had some flowers. mine die back in the winter & come back in the spring. I live in California. good luck!

[@judy4justice]

I don't believe my hibiscus are tropical, just not sure.I was mistaken when I said they were in the ground.Wow, losing my mind in the garden!They are in huge pots sitting on the ground.Since I asked the question I am starting to see small buds developing.Thank you for responding.I enjoy your video's

[@gwilespinosa]

Wow fantastic thanks

[@12BYERS]

Also how often to fertilize? And I've seen a few 'help videos' say different things about watering... So I may as well just ask instead of confusing myself more. Thanks! Really enjoy your videos, makes gardening seem less daunting.

[@angelica53]

I took cuttings from my hibiscus for the first time. If my cuttings don't work I will try your method of putting it in a zip lock bag. How long do you keep it in zipped in the bag for? When do you unzip the bag?

[@tichwood]

Thank you so much ... I live in the NE of the US ... I have about 20 plants that have flowered profusely this summer but we will be getting frosts any time.... I will be able to selvedge some cuttings thanks to your instruction

[@PlantzNThings]

Christine Foxon Good luck with your cuttings :)

[@maryloumiller6774]

I live in Northeast Montana and I had 2 hibiscus that the leaves froze on. I'm wondering if I should prune it or will it come back from the roots? The temps were about 30 degrees.

[@mamita927]

I just bought one and the buds are falling off and the leaves have some white spots on them :( You have any idea why this might be happening? I'm really sad :( Please help! lol

[@Lazyskins82]

You're awesome!! Did you keep the ziplock bag INSIDE next to a window? I live in central Florida; could I keep them on my patio as long as they don't get direct sunlight? Thanks a lot! :)

[@JslvGotcha]

Do you still have this hibiscus and if so how tall I see this is from 2012

[@kathyhowland3971]

I love your video's! I live in Florida and on a landscapers advice I applied epsom salt around the base of the plant which is planted on the SE side of my house. Now it has shiny green leaves and gorgeous flowers. Any thoughts on epsom salt and location of my plant?

[@leemason1550]

I luv your videos I will be pruning my hibiscus bushes and using the cuttings tomorrow, they have never been done, we will see if they are as healthy as yours, growing in spain.

[@PlantzNThings]

lee mason Good luck :) The Plant you're pruning will respond well i'm sure :) Good luck with your cuttings.

[@Maddie9185]

How do I prune a cordylyne and when?

[@melindahernandez264]

How long did I enclosed the propagared plants in ziplock

[@gerryross1025]

but the cuttings were off an orange hibiscus not pink???

[@maravenu1512]

my hibiscus leaves dried up lack of water.i repotted them and been watering.do u know if they will survive sir? luv ur videos!

[@honeybacres]

Well done on these cuttings. 100% is a great result.

[@jonathanretamal7619]

hi I have a few queations. I followed your instructions on propagating my hibiscus....so far soo good...its been in the ziplock for 10days now....(1)how long do I have to keep it concealed in the zip lock before I can put them in individual pots and put them outside in direct sunlight ? or (2) do I have keep them in individual pots in a greenhouse out of direct sunlight. .. (3) is it OK if the bottom of the ziplock have water for over 3 days? I watered them every other day and ensured there was water in the bottom.of the zip lock (4) so I thought that there was too much water, so I drained the bottom of the ziplock and removed the water..and the next day one of my propagated plant had it's 2 leaves turn yellow and die...what did i do wrong? :(

[@jonathanretamal7619]

no response..but I got it all figured out....its been 2months now since I've propagated my hibiscus .and the first 3 batches I started are now rooted and one of them has already bloomed 😆

[@jonathanretamal7619]

SeaAndSea1 hey..yea if done the same cuttings like he did...tips and not tips...my hibiscus are about 2months now and they started budding and blooming already...they are still in the zip lock greenhouse.....and are already rooted...you should see rooting roughly 1.5months in or soo....I'm planning to keep them in the 4inch pot for 1 more month(total of 3months) before I repot them to a 6-7inch pot.....debating to separate them or keeping 2-3 together in a pot to make them a full bush when fully grown...I put 3-5 trimmings in each 4inch pot....now I know u can actually put more or pack it in...but I wanted to play it safe since it was my first time propagating hibuacus's....I'm assuming when I bought my other hibiscus bush, that 2-4 cuttings were potted together to make the hibisua bush when bought in stores.....I've seen others propagate hibiscus individually and wait a out a yr for it to grow about a foot long and they braided 4trimmings together to give it a unique look for the patio or indoor use.....hope this helped..

[@tootz1950]

Great job, one of the best on KZbin. Thank you.

[@cindymartinez7594]

thanks for the update love ur videos...wish me luck growing my 1st hibiscus! :)

[@huntersmith317]

I am so glad to learn this. I am going to propagate my hibiscus right now! :D

[@byoung8810]

Beautiful flowers. How many weeks from the time you took the cuttings to this video?

[@PlantzNThings]

+Brian Young it was 2 or 3 months

[@redfoottortoisepr]

Hello, why my cuttings get fungus in the zip bag? Too much water? Thanks!

[@PlantzNThings]

+Djack perhaps too much water and humidity... the soil should be moist.... not soaking wet... also if the bag gets too much condensation... open it up a small amount to let excess humidity out... the mold should also stop at that time.

[@redfoottortoisepr]

PlantzNThings ok, thank you very much!

[@Coach2win]

Awesome plants, if you love large leaf plants.

[@YouDirtyMutha]

Looks great. My Hula Girl has yet to flower, almost there though.

[@kayuberuti]

Did you put any fertilizer when the cuttings were inside the plastic bag?

[@PlantzNThings]

No fertilizer when taking these cuttings. you don't want to risk burning the new roots as they emerge.. you can start giving a very weak fertilizer when the cuttings start to grow after a few weeks if you like... .

[@MrTurnone]

Thanks! I finally got bold enough to prune my beautiful two colored twisted trunk Hibiscus that I have had for many years after I watched your pruning video. Then I watched your planting the cuttings. So I planted those and all of this was today. Really great stuff and thanks again for sharing this info

[@PlantzNThings]

MrTurnone That's Wonderful... I know that your first time pruning a prized plant is VERY difficult. I still suffer from it from time to time..lol... your plant will be bushy and beautiful in no time... good luck with your cuttings :)

[@organicgardening987]

Do more hibiscus videos! I enjoy them!

[@task2wgu]

I love your video...I always learn so much. I am going to try to propagate my hardy hibiscus from cuttings. Thank you so much :).

[@PlantzNThings]

+task2wgu Thank you :) That sounds like a wonderful project...

[@rituvip]

beautiful flower , thanks for sharing

[@NappyNikki]

This was great. Flower from the cutting is beautiful.

[@Msansook]

They are absolutely adorable! I have a growing collection of a Hibiscus Garden on my back porch! I also have about 8 pots of plumerias that are waiting for the consistant warmer weather to come around!! Happy Gardening to you as well.

[@sahar1usa]

Wow, u r so good at it. I wish I could do the same when it comes to hibiscus plant.

[@PlantzNThings]

Do you seem to kill Hibiscus plants? lol.. I have a variety of plants that I ALWAYS fail at..lol

[@sahar1usa]

No, not yet because I have not tried yet :) haha. But seriously, what did you do with the leaves that u kept cutting?

[@PlantzNThings]

with the ones I removed from the stems? they went in the compost.

[@bowler8]

thought you wanted the flowers removed?

[@PlantzNThings]

This one is rooted... it can bloom all it wants... with a new cutting you want to remove buds because plants will favor the flower and seed production rather than root... this uses up its energy

[@Lindah7]

Your hibiscus looks beautiful, I so love this plant, thank you for the wonderful tips I have learn a lot from your videos. I'm about to start my first plant pruning, and it's a hibiscus plant here in Texas :0)

[@growingdaniel]

Congratulations! What do you use for potting soil?

[@Chanmac1]

i learned nothing about growing hibiscus from cuttings here

[@lovethegarden.kumariyeline4835]

So beautiful.

[@fisheye350]

GREAT VIDEO! WHAT KIND OF SOIL DO YOU USE?