Hibiscus: What is the best fertilizer for tropical hibiscus planted?, 1 by DavidFranzman

DavidFranzman wrote:
Hello Stono and all

Stono I completely agree with you about ph because without a the correct ph (for hibiscus this would be between 5.5-7) your plants may have nutrients unavailable to them. For those of us in pots though your typical potting mix has the proper ph for most plants so nuitrients would be there. Different plants have different requirements. Hibiscus want a high nitrogen, low phosphorus, high potassium food or at the least a balanced fert. Don't disregard the minor elements though. Things like magnesium, iron, zinc etc that will keep your plants at their best. Many commercial brands of fertilizer don't include these so you have to buy chelated iron etc. By the way, for hibs one tablespoon of epsom salts once a month will keep your hibs nice and green...magnesium! Make sure you buy a high quality fert that includes minor elements.

Stono in general I agree that feeding your plant something is better than nothing but it's worth the effort to find the right food for the right plant.

David