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While talking to Local 18, agricultural scientist Dr. Avnish Kumar Mishra tells that the hibiscus plant looks most beautiful when big red flowers are blooming in it. But, the number of flowers often reduces during the winter season. At such a time, it is very important to take special care of the plant and provide adequate nutrients.
If you have a hibiscus plant in your house and you want lots of big flowers to bloom on it, then you can double its growth with some easy home remedies. The special thing is that it does not require expensive fertilizers or chemicals. Just some common things present in the house are enough for this.
Be sure to provide sunlight to the hibiscus plant: It is important for the hibiscus plant to get 4 to 5 hours of direct sunlight daily. The more sunlight it gets, the more and bigger flowers will bloom. Sunlight is weak in winter, so keep the plant in a place where there is plenty of sunlight. Lack of sunlight slows down the process of bud formation in the plant.
Water the hibiscus plant properly: Giving too much water to the hibiscus plant can cause its roots to rot and the plant to fall ill. In winter, watering only twice a week is sufficient. Water only when the soil appears dry up to about one inch from the top. Also, there must be drainage holes in the pot so that water does not accumulate and the plant remains safe.
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Make fertilizer for the plant from household items: Dr. Avnish Kumar Mishra tells that some household items are very beneficial for the hibiscus plant. These not only increase the number of flowers but also make the flowers bigger. Mix two spoons of ground mustard cake in one liter of water and leave it for 24 hours. Put it in the plant once a month. It provides nitrogen, potassium and phosphorus to the plant, due to which the flowers bloom faster. Banana Peel Fertilizer: Dry banana peels and make powder. Mix half a teaspoon in the soil of the pot every 15 days. This provides potassium to the plant, which helps in growing bigger flowers. Tea leaves: Wash and dry used tea leaves. Mix in a little soil once a week. It strengthens the roots of the plant.
Do pruning: The biggest reason for the reduced number of flowers is the persistence of old and dry branches in the plant. At the beginning of winter, lightly prune the plant and remove dry and yellow leaves. Due to this, new branches will emerge and more flowers will grow on them.
Pest Control: Hibiscus plants are often attacked by white insects (mealybugs) and aphids. Mix one spoon of neem oil and a little soap in half a liter of water and spray. Spraying this once a week keeps insects away.
Special attention to soil: Hibiscus needs such a soil in which water cannot stagnate. Prepare a pot by mixing 50% garden soil, 25% cow dung manure and 25% sand in the soil. This will provide adequate air to the roots and the plant will grow faster.
