light
Hibiscus love bright sunshine, preferably 8-12 hours per day. Indoors, place in a South facing window. During short winter days, supplement with a grow light.
soil
Plant in an all-purpose potting soil.
water
Hibiscus require a lot of water when actively growing and blooming. Water when top inch of soil is dry. This could be several times per week when grown outdoors.
fertilizer
Fertilize each time you water during the growing season with an all-purpose fertilizer (use an acidic fertilizer if you can) or bloom booster.
tips and troubleshooting
Bud drop occurs with temperature highs and lows and also in a response to drought conditions. Consider these factors if your hibiscus sets, but then drops, buds.
