Hibiscus (was Re: African violets)

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• To: i*@prairienet.org
• Subject: Hibiscus (was Re: African violets)
• From: "* O* <e*@ibm.net>
• Date: Sat, 07 Jun 1997 08:04:51 -0400

At 12:43 AM 6/7/97 -0700, you wrote:
>At 09:30 PM 6/6/97 -0400, Julia Redman wrote:
>>You know, I love hibiscus.  I think they're gorgeous.  I've always
>>wanted one but I don't know if I can keep one alive.  Can I grow one in
>>the house?  I grow orchids in the house--under mercury vapor lamps &
>>floresc. lights--would a hibiscus need the same type of thing?
>>
>>Please advise :)
>>
>>Julia
>>
>>I see no reason why not. grow fancy leafed ones! they hate outdoor sun,
>usually and are tender. there are several, all with screwy names, but
>mainly the leaf is white, stained in pink and blotched in green, and the
>flowers which dont live that long are deep beetred!

Hermine:
"Hate outdoor sun" is a little strong...The variegated leaf varieties
('Snow Queen' is the best performer, IMHO) do require less sun than other
cv's, but mine do very well outside where they get sun til about 1 or 2 in
the afternoon. 

Gerry 
 

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