Hibiscus is a genus of subtropical woody shrubs and small trees, covered with green, semi-glossy, toothed leaves. The plant is famous for its brightly colored trumpet-shaped flowers with five or more ...

Key Points 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 ...

Did you know that there's a distinct difference between pruning and simply deadheading when it comes to caring your tropical ...

Cranberry hibiscus is famed for its tropical look and deep dark leaves. Here's how to plant and grow this hardy hibiscus in spring or fall.

No other summer flowering shrub surpasses the tropical hibiscus for glossy, dark green foliage and nonstop flowers in red, pink, yellow, orange, white, lavender or even brown and gray. And the ...

I don’t normally believe people who move to Florida do so because of the wonderful botanicals we are able to grow here. I know I moved here for a job, but the perks of a frost-free area and sunshine ...

An amazing assortment of bright hibiscus are blooming in my flower beds. According to Clemson’s Home and Garden Information Center, there are hundreds of varieties of hibiscus which include a wide ...

Question: I have hibiscus and azaleas that grow green plants, but no flowers even though they receive water and fertilizer. What else is needed? Answer: Such healthy plants with no flowers suggest the ...

Q: Can you provide suggestions on how to care for my hibiscus tree? My 3-year-old plant is hanging on in the brightest window I have, but it has few leaves or flowers. Should I fertilize? — Monika ...

Q: I have an ornamental hibiscus tree that I purchased a long time ago at a home center. It’s a funny tree — it tends to concentrate on blossoms but has minimal leaves year-round. It can have numerous ...

DEAR JOE: Malabar chestnut plants (Pachira aquatica) are typically trained into tree form with five braided trunks. Sold as “money trees,” the plants are said to symbolize prosperity and good fortune.