Ask-a-Dave's-Gardener: Tropical Hibiscus Seedling Help, 1 by jenluce

jenluce wrote:
I started growing this seedling in July 2015 and it has not grown much since then. I have transplanted it outdoors into a larger 4\" pot back in September, but when it did not grow I planted it into the pot it is in now. It currently resides on my kitchen windowsill. I water it about once a week or less when the soil is dry, and I give it a little MiracleGro occasionally, but not consistently. I do not understand why it is not growing. I grew some \"Confederate Rose\" hibiscuses from seed over the summer as well with no problems. I just cannot seem to get this one to grow. In fact, I just visited a website about growing tropical hibiscus from seed and mine is the equivalent of a 14 day old seedling, not the size of a 6 month seedling/plant that it should be. If anyone can provide me with some advice on how to overcome the growth deficiency, I would greatly appreciate it!