Hibiscus: Tropical Blooms Indoors for Warm, Sunny Rooms

Hibiscus rosa-sinensis: Giant Flowers on a Woody Bush

Hundreds of hybrids exist, but all Hibiscus share dark, glossy, maple-like leaves and flamboyant 2–12 inch blooms in orange, red, yellow, pink, white, and blends. Outdoors they reach 15 feet; indoors, 1–6 feet in pots. Can be trained as standards or bonsai. Tissue-cultured hybrids bloom younger.

High Demands for Flowers

Bright light (direct sun preferred); warm temps (65–85°F); high humidity; consistent moisture; regular feeding. Bud drop signals stress. Prune in early spring.