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Reviving a Non-Flowering Hibiscus: Soil, Water, and Fertilizer Fixes

Hibiscus Bloom Troubleshooting

If sun is adequate, check soil and nutrients. Repot in soilless mix with sphagnum moss (holds water, improves drainage). Water heavily every 10 days (when top 2 inches dry). Feed with high-phosphorus fertilizer (e.g., 10-30-10). Avoid high nitrogen.

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