How do you grow seeds from a hibiscus?

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How to Plant Hibiscus Seeds and Grow Hibiscus Flowers

Hibiscus seeds are very delicate when it comes to planting them. Though the process may be the same like the other usual seeds, there are some differences that should be taken care of when it comes to planting and growing hibiscus seeds. Here are some guidelines that will help you grow big and healthy hibiscus seeds.

Preparing the Seeds and the Soil

For the first part of your journey, you must first prepare the soil where the hibiscus seeds will grow. The best option is for you to use plastic trays which have rows of small pots, about two inches in depth. You may have a minimum of ten rows in the plastic tray. Once you have prepared that, put your soil in these pots. Make sure that the soil that you buy is healthy and suitable for your hibiscus seeds. Then, mist a little water on the soil to ensure its moisture for the hibiscus seeds. After doing so, take a ball pen and put a hole on the soil, about four holes in a single pot.

Now, to prepare your seeds. It is a good idea for you to nick your seeds before you put them in the holes. How do you nick? Take a sharp knife and cut just a little part of your seed, small enough to expose some flesh on the seed. Some say that, due to the nick in the hibiscus seeds, the water and the moisture will be better absorbed by the seeds. Therefore, this promotes growth for your hibiscus seeds.

Planting and Watering Your Seeds

After that, one by one, put your hibiscus seeds in the holes, gently and slowly. It is not a good idea to put numerous seeds in just one hole. At least if you put just one seed in the whole, it will have a bigger chance of growing. Instead of using your fingers by putting your seeds in the wholes, it would be better to use a tweezer when dropping the seeds in the holes. By using this, you will be less clumsy and will have a better chance in putting the seeds in the holes. Be considerate of your hibiscus seeds.

The best way for you to water your hibiscus seeds is to have a mist bed. If you don’t, you may go to your nearby florist and ask them if they could give you their service. But if you have no option, then place your plastic tray or flower bed in a greenhouse or yard where there will be enough sunlight for the seeds. But too much sunlight is, of course, not good for the seeds. When it comes to watering the seeds, misting them is the best option. In a day, mist them three to four times a day. Hibiscus seeds are not compatible with too much water so be careful not to overdo your misting. If you have the means, put in a little fertilizer in your misting bottle when the seeds have already grown or broken through the soil.

With these steps in mind, your hibiscus seeds will be able to grow and be healthy.

Wait until the seed pods are brown. Soak the seeds overnight in water plant up the next day. Keep your trays moist hibiscus germinate quick in the heat. The seed tray can be placed in a ziplock for extra humidity. Once seedlings emerge 7-14 days remove ziplock. Do not place seedlings in direct sun for several months. Hibiscus grow very easily from seed.

this plant is normally propagated from cuttings. i have grown them for years and never have seen a seed. so are you positive of your plant ?