Light pruning, deep watering, and a layer of mulch in fall help hibiscus conserve energy and stay protected through winter. Bring tropical varieties indoors before it hits 40°F, and cut back on ...

*How do we care for hibiscus? The hibiscus (mallow) family is a large plant group. Some are grown indoors because of New England winters. Others are outdoor perennials or annuals. The reader asks ...

A stunning white hibiscus flower in dappled sunlight, surrounded by green foliage - Lucy Lambriex/Getty Images Tropical Hibiscus (Hibiscus syriacus, H. moscheutos, H. coccineus) is a stunning ...

Some plants have tiny subtle flowers, so small and hidden you have to seek them out to enjoy them amidst the foliage. Hibiscus is not one of these plants. The flowers of hibiscus are big, brilliant, ...

Q. My wife received a large hibiscus plant as a Mother's Day gift and we don't know how to care for it. Should it be set outside for the summer and if so, what conditions of sunlight, moisture, ...

Question. My podocarpus has black on the leaves and suffers in the sun during the heat. What should I do? Answer. Podocarpus are tough, durable plants that can grow under challenging situations, but ...

Q: What should I do with my wonderful 6-foot tall hibiscus, which produced plenty of big, pink blossoms for several months, now that its last blossom is spent? It has plenty of healthy-looking leaves.

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