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Posted: Jan/20/2008 2:29 AM PST
I should like to take cuttings from a hibiscus schizopetalus & grow them in pots, as I do not have a garden. This hibiscus grows into a tall bush. It was pruned a while ago & there is a great deal of new, healthy regrowth. The climate in the region in which I live (sub-tropical) is ideal for growing hibiscus. Can anyone give me tips on how to go about this, please?? Most of the new growth is now about 60cms (24ins) in length & is starting to flower, especially on the longer branches. Any advice would be much appreciated. |
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Posted: Jan/20/2008 3:00 PM PST
This is some info I just found on a website. You are talking about the tropical hibiscus? www.hortchat.com/info/tropical-hibiscus how to get starts from a tropical hibiscus plant For a tropical hibiscus, the easiest way is to take 5-8? cuttings of new growth in March or April. Cut just under a leaf node and remove lower leaves. Dip cut end in rooting hormone and stick in a small pot filled with a well-drained soil such as sand & peat moss. Keep it slightly moist(not too wet) out of direct sunlight in temperatures ranging from 70-80 degrees. Should root in 4-6 wks. Once cuttings have rooted plant in a 3?pot and when cutting is 6? long cut the main stem to promote side branching. Take a few cuttings in case some don’t take. Comment by vickie deubner — 11/6/2005 @ 3:21 pm Linda B |
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Posted: Jan/20/2008 3:46 PM PST
Thanks for the info, Linda B. We are now into summer but I shall still take the chance & have a go at striking them. It has such a beautiful flower I should like to have some in pots.  Thanks again.
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Posted: Jan/21/2008 5:54 AM PST
I'll have to try that with my tropical, Herbie. No flowers yet, but I just got him from my parents in November, and he didn't get much light at their place. All kinds of new growth right now, but I'll be patient and wait 'til March... Thank You! |
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Posted: Jan/25/2008 11:26 AM PST
Hi, I just took three cuttings from my tropical hibiscus & stuck them into this gel cup made especially for cuttings. I found this product at the hardware store of all places. The instructions say no watering is required, just place by indirect light and you can watch the roots form! We'll see what happpens. I have one more cup and I am trying to decide what to try next~ Andrea |
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Posted: Jan/25/2008 3:29 PM PST
Thanks for that info, Andrea, I haven't noticed anything similar to that product here but, of course, that doesn't mean it isn't available . Shall just have to look harder (& ask), shan't I? Thanks again .
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Posted: Jan/28/2008 8:48 AM PST
The product looks like a pudding cup and I remember it came from the UK, sure wish I had kept the box.~Andrea |
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Posted: Jan/28/2008 8:35 PM PST
Quote: Originally posted by garden98011 The product looks like a pudding cup and I remember it came from the UK, sure wish I had kept the box.~AndreaThanks Andrea, we probably can't get it here then, certain thingss such as garden products, are difficult to import into Aust. Will probably utilise Bugnut's advice about willow as a rooting agent seeing we have this tree in the yard. Shall see how we go, can only try, can't we ??
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Posted: Jan/29/2008 7:54 PM PST
I fill a 5 gallon planter about half way with soil when I trim my hibiscus and stick as many "sticks" as will fit in the planter. The soil is kept damp and the planter goes under larger plants for shade. I don't wait until March and have had excellent luck with rooting. When the plants show sturdy leaves I separate them. This way I don't have a bunch of small planters sitting around. |
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Posted: Feb/29/2008 9:07 PM PST
Well 4 weeks on & the cuttings are still in a vase ( ) with water & a willow sprig, as recommended in a site I found. Now, the lower part of the stems are all covered in those white nodes that precede roots. They were noticed last week but have, now, increased in size & number. Fingers crossed. May even take a photo.
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