Red Sleeping Hibiscus (Malvaviscus arboreus) Flower Healthy Live Plant

Sleeping Hibiscus (often called “sleeping hibiscus” or Malvaviscus because its flowers stay closed) in a pot is quite easy both indoors and outdoors if you give it warmth, light, and good drainage. 🌺

🌱 1. Choose the Right Pot

• Size: Start with a 10–12 inch pot for young plants.
• Material: Clay or plastic both work.
• Drainage: Must have 2–3 holes at the bottom to avoid root rot.

🌿 2. Best Soil Mix

Sleeping hibiscus likes light, well-draining soil.

Good potting mix:

• 40% garden soil
• 30% compost or vermicompost
• 20% cocopeat
• 10% sand or perlite

This mix keeps the roots moist but not soggy.

☀️ 3. Light Requirements

Outdoor

• Place where it gets 4–6 hours of sunlight daily.
• Morning sun is best.

Indoor

• Keep near a south- or east-facing window.
• Needs bright indirect light.

If light is low, flowering may reduce.

💧 4. Watering

• Water when the top 2–3 cm of soil feels dry.
• Usually 2–3 times a week in summer, less in winter.
• Avoid waterlogging.

Tip: Hibiscus loves moisture but not constantly wet soil.

🌸 5. Fertilizing

Feed every 2–3 weeks during growing season.

Good options:

• Vermicompost
• Banana peel fertilizer
• Liquid seaweed fertilizer

This helps produce more red closed flowers.

✂️ 6. Pruning

• Trim branches once every 2–3 months.
• Remove dead or weak stems.
• Pruning makes the plant bushier and increases flowering.

🌡️ 7. Temperature

Sleeping hibiscus grows best in:

• 18–32°C
• Protect from cold below 10°C