Hibiscus is a genus of flowering plants that includes hundreds of species and even more man-made hybrids and cultivars. Part of the mallow family, hibiscus plants are known for their upright growth ...

Hibiscus is a favorite tropical plant for many people. It has a huge variety of flower shapes, colors and sizes to choose from. Unfortunately, it also has a huge variety of insects that attack it.

If you lived in ancient Greece and someone told you they were growing a hibiscus plant, you may have then inquired about coming by to roast marshmallows once the plant’s roots were well-established, ...

Hibiscus is easy to propagate, especially hardy varieties—cuttings work best for both types. Take soft-stem cuttings in late spring, use rooting hormone, and keep them moist and warm. Hardy hibiscus ...

Water hibiscus plants growing in the ground regularly and thoroughly during hot, dry weather or whenever you notice they have wilted slightly. Hibiscus should be given as much direct sunlight as ...

Pruning hibiscus properly each season keeps the plants healthy and ensures vibrant blooms year after year. Cut hardy hibiscus to the crown in late fall, or in late winter to early spring, Prune ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Pinkish-red hibiscus flower with long yellow stamen and green foliage. - Anhie13/Shutterstock Hibiscus, the glamour queen of the ...

As I mentioned in my previous column, “Popular hibiscus has lots of enemies” in the Sept. 30, Marco Eagle (available at marconews.com), many pests can feed on hibiscus making this a very high ...