Hibiscus: Traning Tropical Hibiscus into a standard tree form, 1 by baileykat

baileykat wrote:
Hello everyone!
Is it possible to train a tropical hibiscus into a standard form without grafting? I have a generic pink hibiscus that I can use as a test plant (see picture below, please). I've pinched new growth on the bottom so now it has somewhat longer main stem.
Is it on its way to becoming a tree hibiscus if I keep on pinching the new growth on the lower part of the stem? For anyone that's done this before, how long does it take for it to become a nice sized tree?
Thank you very much in advance!!