The Chinese rose or as it is called still, hibiscus - one of the most popular and widespread houseplants. This strongly branching tree reaching sometimes up to 3 meters of height. Flowers of this rose are extraordinary beautiful. At sufficient lighting and good leaving the Chinese rose can blossom almost all the year round. But for this purpose it is necessary to carry out the procedure of cutting correctly.
Instruction
1. Cutting is carried usually out to August-October. Some flower growers do this procedure in the spring that also yields excellent result. Remember that cutting is always made over the kidney turned outside.
2. In the beginning be defined what form you want to give to flower. Very effectively the hibiscus which is created as standard tree looks. For this purpose try to delete constantly side escapes until the plant reaches desirable height. After that cut off its top. At the same time on stalk 5-6 side escapes which will create krone of your tree have to develop.
3. It is important to choose correctly plant height depending on that place where it will stand. If the tree costs on table, then its height should not be higher than 30-45 cm. Height of the plant standing on floor usually does not exceed 50-80 cm. But the standard tree can sometimes reach also meter point. Everything depends on the area and height of your apartment. To create low beautiful plant, leave 3-4 main branches. Then partially cut off these branches and also completely remove weak escapes and radical offsprings. At the same time cut off also roots not to increase the pot size. But here it is necessary to show care. Delete roots only on 1/3, otherwise the plant can die.
4. In case of change of young plant you can cut approximately on third its branches - it will strengthen growth of young escapes.