Into The Bloom: Try This 10 Rupee Hack To Get More Hibiscus Flowers On Your Plant

Who doesn't love a hibiscus plant full of blooms in their home garden? We all no? But if you have been struggling to get more flowers on your favourite hibiscus plant, you have landed on the right page. Using a fertiliser always helps in plant growth but some of them are packed with chemicals that harm your plant in the long run. So, here we thought of bringing you an easy homemade fertiliser recipe. 

We spoke to Kamlesh Kushwaha, a seasoned gardener working in Noida Sector 27 nursery. He shared this easy fertiliser recipe and also suggested some tips to keep the hibiscus plant healthy.

₹10 Homemade Fertiliser For Quick Growth

In a saucepan, add 500 ml of water and two teaspoons of tea leaf powder. Bring to a boil. Let this water cool and then add one litre of water. Add this water to the soil. This easy home remedy will help you grow your plant quickly. If you have a small hibiscus plant, add just one teaspoon of tea powder while preparing the mix. 

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Tips To Maintain Hibiscus Plant And Increase Flower Growth

• Every plant has its water tolerance. Hibiscus needs a good amount of water to grow well. However, adding too much or too less water can negatively impact overall growth and reduce flowering. Ensure that the soil has moisture. If the soil is wet, skip watering. Don't let the soil get dry completely. 
• The expert shared that it is a good idea to change the soil of the hibiscus plant every six months, this promotes flowering. Try to get nutritious soil from the nursery as it helps increase plant growth. 

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• To ensure the health and growth of your hibiscus plant, keep it in air and sunlight for a few hours every day. Keep washing hibiscus leaves once every three days. 
• If you see any bugs on the plant, remove them right away. Use a pest spray if required. 

• If using a readymade fertiliser for your plant, make sure it is high in potassium and low in phosphorus since the latter can hinder the plant growth.
• Make sure you prune your hibiscus plant regularly. Hibiscus flowers don't last for long. Once they fall, remove the pod from the stem. This will help you grow more flowers.
• If your plant has yellow leaves, it is a sign that it lacks micronutrients like iron and magnesium. Get a fertiliser with these micronutrients and add them to the soil immediately to maintain your hibiscus plant's growth.
• Always keep cleaning leaves that fall from the plant. This will prevent the spread of diseases.