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Re: Hibiscus

In a message dated 97-07-02 19:15:27 EDT, telem@Packet.Net (T.L.Miller)
writes:

<< 
 >Did I read recently on the list(S) that hibiscus doesn't like high
phosphorus
 > fertilizers?  If so, what do you successful bloomers feed them?  all year
 >round?  Batya Levin, Bronx NY
 
 Tropical hibiscus?
 Frequently the recommendation is to use a lower phosphorous fertilizer, 
 but many growers simply use a 20-20-20 water soluble or a 10-10-10 
 granular and usually get good results.
 
 
 
 
 Tom Miller >>
Hi Tom,  I usually use 20-20-20 and sometimes a flower booster in the summer
with high phosphorus (middle number).  That's why I'm trying to get
clarification from the person who said he/she doesn't use a high phos.
 fertilizer.  I have never gotten a lot of blooms.

ps, I don't know if they're tropical hibiscus.  Are there more than one kind?
 BTW I just bought a tissue-paper like hibiscus tree which is blooming like
mad, but since it's from Franks, I don't know the grower or I'd call to ask
what they use.  Batya
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