Hibiscus Care: Hibiscus plant is not blooming? With these 3 home remedies the pot will be filled with buds in 10 days
News India Live, Digital Desk: Hibiscus is a ‘heavy feeder’ plant, which requires abundant amounts of potassium and phosphorus to grow and flower. If you know the right fertilizer and care method, dozens of flowers can bloom on a single plant.1. Used Tea LeavesTea leaves are a boon for hibiscus as it maintains the acidity (pH level) of the soil, which hibiscus likes very much. Method: Wash the used tea leaves thoroughly and dry them (so that the sugar and milk are removed). Mix 2 spoons of dry tea leaves in the pot soil every 15 days.2. Magic of Banana Peel (Banana Peel Fertilizer)Banana peels are the biggest source of potassium, which helps in increasing the size and number of flowers. Method: Cut banana peels into small pieces, dry them in the sun and make powder. Or soak the peels in water for 2-3 days and pour that water directly on the roots of the plant.[Image showing a blooming red hibiscus with organic fertilizers like banana peels and tea leaves]3. Onion Peel Water: Onion peels contain micronutrients like magnesium and calcium which prevent the buds from falling. Method: Soak a handful of onion peels in one liter of water for 24 hours. Filter this pink colored water and pour it into the plant. 3 important ‘pro-tips’ to increase the number of flowers: Sunlight: Hibiscus needs at least 5-6 hours of direct sunlight daily. If kept in shade, it will produce only leaves, not flowers. Loosening Soil: Lightly loosen the top soil of the pot once a month so that the roots can get oxygen. Water balance: Always keep the soil moist but do not let it become like ‘mud’. Too much water can cause the buds to turn yellow and fall off.
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