The Chinese rose is an interesting species, which, due to its resemblance to a fabulous scarlet flower, has gained wide popularity and has been the favorite of all flower growers for many years. There are annual and perennial representatives that grow in the form of a bush or even a small tree.
What does a Chinese rose look like (indoor hibiscus)
At home, with proper care, the plant can reach 1.5-2 meters in height. Belongs to the Malvaceae family. The leaves are bright green in color, with large denticles along the edges. Exotic pestle and stamens give exoticism to the mind.
Hibiscus chinese
The first mention of the Chinese rose appeared in ancient Greece. There they called it mallow. Asia is considered the birthplace of the species, but it is more common in China and Korea. In the wild, the shrub reaches 2-3 meters, its shoots are gray.
Common types and varieties
- Syrian variety. Refers to deciduous shrubs. Inflorescences are white.
- Hibiscus Severny is a more modest representative of the species. The maximum height reaches 80 cm. Flowers can be painted in pink or light yellow.
- The hybrid species was developed by breeders by crossing 3 species. The frost-resistant plant is distinguished by large flowers painted in a wide variety of colors.
Syrian subspecies
Beneficial features
In the pharmaceutical industry, medicines and food coloring are made from plants.
For reference! Hibiscus flowers are used to add to tea as an excellent diuretic.
Features of hibiscus care at home
Hibiscus belongs to absolutely unpretentious indoor plants. When growing this species, it is necessary to follow simple recommendations.
Variety North
Temperature
In summer, the air temperature should not exceed +25 degrees. In winter, a room rose can be placed in a colder room. The most acceptable temperature is +15 degrees.
Attention! A strong decrease in temperature will lead to the fall of the entire foliage.
Lighting
Rose needs a lot of light and protection from direct sunlight. In low light, the plant is simply not able to bloom. In the warm season, experienced growers are advised to take the flower outside.
It is important to protect the Chinese rose from destructive drafts and the scorching sun.
Hybrid variety
Watering
Watering the hibiscus should be carried out only with standing room temperature water. Before moistening, the soil for this species should dry well. Incorrect watering can lead to a complete lack of flowering.
Watering a flower
Spraying
The sprinkling procedure in hot weather should be carried out twice a day. To do this, spraying is carried out using a finely divided spray gun. In winter, spraying is performed due to increased air dryness.
On a note! A warm shower will help not only wash off unnecessary and harmful dust from the leaf, but also save the plant from spider mites.
Spraying at home
Humidity
Home care for a Chinese room rose is to maintain high humidity. Any procedures to increase its level must be performed as carefully as possible. Water is not allowed on buds or flowers. This will cause the inflorescences to fall off.
To maintain the necessary humidity, you can use a little trick. Any drainage is poured into the pallet under the flower and a small amount of water is poured.
Attention! Water should not touch the bottom of the pot. This can lead to rotting of the root system.
Priming
The plant loves a light and nutritious substrate. Recommended composition:
- sheet soil 2 parts;
- sod 2 parts;
- humus 1 part;
- river sand 1 part;
- peat 2 parts.
The drainage layer is an indispensable element that will avoid rotting of the root system.
Top dressing
The best time for fertilizing the soil is from April to September. Nutrition for healthy growth is applied 2 times a month. It is better to use special complex preparations intended for indoor plants.
Important! It is necessary to alternate organic and mineral preparations.
Features of winter care, dormancy of the Chinese rose
To take care of hibiscus in winter and to feed it makes sense only if there are still flowers on it. The introduction of potassium and phosphorus is carried out in much smaller proportions.
When and how it blooms
Depending on the variety and variety, the color of the flowers may have several shades:
- yellow;
- pink;
- white;
- red.
Blooming at a Chinese rose lasts only 2 days. But subject to all the rules of care, it can be significantly extended.
Types and forms of flowers
Each variety has its own individual inflorescences. They are ordinary or terry.
The flowers of the plant are located singly, have the shape of buds. Blooming, wide cups can reach a diameter of 10-12 cm.
Hibiscus flowers
Flowering period
If pruning is carried out in May, the flowering process will last almost until winter. Carrying out anti-aging procedures in the fall will allow you to admire the beauty of the rose throughout the summer.
Changes in care at rest
This species has no rest period. It can be created artificially, for which gradually reduce the watering rate, and then remove the flower in a dark place and lower the temperature to +10 degrees.
In the spring, hydration gradually increases, and the rose is transferred to a brighter place. Performing these procedures will help stimulate the formation of new shoots.
How to crop
If you trim the flower correctly, this will allow it to bloom much earlier than the due date and form a larger number of shoots. It is necessary to trim dry or damaged processes. It is important to do this even for healthy branches that are shortened by half.
It is important to remember that the formation of a bush during budding or flowering can greatly harm the rose.
Advice! Slices and wounds must be treated with garden varieties or charcoal. Using the twigs obtained after pruning, you can perfectly propagate the Chinese rose.
To rejuvenate the adult bush, all shoots are trimmed at a height of 10 cm. At least one bud must be left on each branch. In the summer, a second pruning is performed. This procedure will allow you to get new shoots by the beginning of autumn. In this case, even at home, the rose will bloom all winter.
Spring pruning of a Chinese rose
How the Chinese rose propagates
Hibiscus can breed in many ways. Propagation of a room rose tree is recommended by cuttings. This procedure is the fastest and most effective.
- Rooting cuttings
For cuttings, you can use shoots cut from a rose during the planned pruning. Sections must be processed with charcoal or heteroauxin.
Rooting can be carried out in water or directly in a peat mixture. When the roots appear, seedlings must be transplanted into a large container.
- Seed germination
Chinese rose seeds have excellent germination and do not require special conditions for germination. Sowing is done at the end of winter.
Pre-soak the seed in any stimulant.
It is better to sow seeds on wet tissue, and only then superficially plant them in the ground. When the first seedlings appear, it is advisable to pour them with Fundazole.
- Air lay
Reproduction by layering is carried out using apical cuttings, each of which should have at least 2 internodes. Seedlings are prepared at the end of summer.
Cuttings
Hibiscus transplant
The transplant pot is taken “back to back”. The use of large capacity will provoke abundant formation of green foliage and will not leave forces for the formation of flowers.
For a "young" plant, transplantation is carried out annually. For an adult - every 3 years.
On a note! Sometimes, instead of replanting, you can update the topsoil.
Possible problems in growing a Chinese rose
Problems and illnesses most often arise due to improper care.
- Discards buds and leaves
There are two reasons hibiscus falls in green mass: lack of light or temperature fluctuations.
- Leaves turn yellow
Foliage begins to turn yellow with a lack of light and due to waterlogging of the soil. The use of running water can also lead to yellowing.
High levels of chlorine and calcium often lead to chlorosis.
- The rose is drying
Drying of the flower can be caused by insufficient moisture or when moving the plant to a new place.
Chinese rose
Sometimes this phenomenon occurs at low temperatures.
- Foliage falling
Often, falling leaves is caused by not schematic watering or with strong drafts.
- The plant does not bloom
The lack of flowering is caused by a glut of nitrogen. Another reason is poor lighting.
- Pests
The most terrible insects for a room rose are spider mites and aphids. Their appearance is most often caused by non-compliance with the rules of care and increased humidity.
Street varieties can be saved if you spray with tincture of bitter pepper. For domestic plants, this method is unacceptable. Indoors, this drug may cause allergies. At home, it is recommended to wash the rose with soapy water and treat it with a fungicide.
- Hibiscus fade
Withering occurs due to lack of water or during the adaptation period after transplantation or reproduction. It may also be due to the decay of the measles system.
Signs and superstitions
There are many prejudices and beliefs around the Chinese rose. Some consider it the main reason for divorce of spouses, others recommend that a single woman buy a plant to attract a man to the house.
Despite the dangerous signs, more and more people are acquiring a flower for their home. Believe it or not, everyone’s business. But with confidence we can say that the Chinese rose will fit into any interior and decorate it. She will clean the air in the room and, with proper care, will please the household for many years.
