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nathalyn wrote:
Carole, my variegated tropical hibiscus are some of my most vigorous growers. Give it plenty of sun, water and fertilizer this summer and it should do nicely for you.

I am one of those odd ball organic growers, and I use 1 part earthworm castings to 4 parts potting soil and add in some coir to improve drainage. Then mine get a weekly dosing with a compost tea (I alternate manure, kelp and alfalfa). I had few problems with pests and no excess salt build up in my containers.

The blooms on the variegated are not the most spectacular, but I love their foliage.