hibiscus flower

Hibiscus + star tattoo?

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I need help finding a picture of a hibiscus flower that has swirls coming out of it and that has stars at the end of the swirls...

I want to get something like that on my ankle, so it needs to be somewhat small.

I'm having trouble finding a picture, so i thought that i would check to see if any of you could help me out! =)

Also, please dont say "ask your tattoo artist to draw one for you" because i'm already aware of that option. Right now i just want to find some designs online. Thanks! =)

Hibiscus + star tattoo?
That is a VERY specific request! so unfortunately, you will probably not be able to find a design online...on the other hand, because it is specific, you can have someone create it for you. I myself am an artist, so if you just want some smaples, I'd be glad to draw up a few designs just for you to get a tate of it.
Reply:http://exp.bmezine.com/search/srch2004.e...

I had just looked up this for a different question.. maybe it was yours too? lol anyways, here was the link if you missed it .. :P

How do I get stickers off the window of my truck?

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I put two stickers of those hibiscus flowers on my trucks back windows now i don't want them anymore because I have two skull stickers that don't go with pretty flowers. How would I take them off without the sticky crap getting stuck to my window?

How do I get stickers off the window of my truck?
two suggestions

GOO GONE

MINERAL SPIRITS

Probably equal in cost, different volume in a bottle, not at all harmful. Peel the sticker first, even if you need a razor paint scraper, then wipe with either solution, wash off the spot, let dry, apply new stickers
Reply:all you need to do is take a blow dryer on high heat and then pass it back and forth on the sticker, and it will heat up the glue and most of it will come off. There will be a little glue left after you peel off all you can and then you can scrape it with a flat razor blade( be careful) and that should help you remove the stickers..

ROSCoooooooooooooooooooooooo
Reply:Lightly apply a solvent to the sticker. Potential solvents include anything from lighter fluid, acetone, nail polish remover, vegetable oil, olive oil or a product called Goo Gone. Soak a paper towel in the solvent, and rub that soaked paper towel over the sticker until some of the solvent soaks into the sticker.

Wash hands thoroughly after using the solvent

Car wax also works excellent (not the liquid type). Apply a coat on to the surface, wait 3 minutes, and then remove the sticker. Liquid wax will not work!
Reply:Razor blade and soapy water they make adhesive remover

in a spray can you could by at Autobody store or you could

use fingernail polish remover on the adhesive. Actually

the fingernail polish remover would be the easiest way to get

the adhesive off after you use the razor blade
Reply:the blade you need is called a glass scraper from any diy shop another way is to use a hair dryer to heat it and it should curl off

do not use any spirits or strippers becuase any drips will remove your paint job
Reply:Get a paint scraper. That should do it. Personally, I'd keep the flowers and get rid of the skulls. You might want to try hot soap and water to soak the stickers off. Dish soap might work or laundry soap.
Reply:do to wallgreens and their is a liquid that is for removing stickers it wont leave a mark on your window......if you do it any other way the sticker glue is going to look ugly
Reply:Use a razor blade, preferably one from a paint shop so you dont cut yourself. Get a sponge, and hot water, soak it for a bit. Then use the razor blade it will be easier.
Reply:Scrape off the excess sticker first. Then to get the residual "sticky" off -- any oil will work. Use a cooking oil or baby oil. Then use Windex or a vinegar/water solution to clean the oil off. :)
Reply:Goof Off and a razor blade, you can get it at a hardware store.
Reply:A plastic spatula from the dollar store and a hair dryer to heat the sticker up first a little.
Reply:my way is kinda weird I use peanut butter and a paint chipper be careful though when you do it kinda unconventional.
Reply:Turps usually do the trick (the stuff you use to clean paintbrushes etc)
Reply:really liz...who the heck puts stickers on their truck...

stickers are for your postage...
Reply:Razor blade then wipe down with brake fluid or orange peal(oil).
Reply:razor blade (be careful) and a bottle of "goo be gone" can get it at any wal mart-ish or craft store
Reply:lighter fluid...........and a match

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How do you build the marriage hat and lei for the sims 2 castaway?

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I have the white hibiscus flower, but i dont know how to make the hat and lei for my sims.

please help!

How do you build the marriage hat and lei for the sims 2 castaway?
i have it too for the lei you have to have a craft bench and all the other items it lists when you go to it. same for marriage hat.
Reply:go to www.cheatcc.com great website for when you need help.

My hibiscus is dropping it's buds before they bloom?

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I can't see any signs of bugs, and there are no animals where I live. They just drop off with a long stem attached. I have two bushes on either side of the tree and they flower just fine so I don't think I am under or over watering them. What should I do?

My hibiscus is dropping it's buds before they bloom?
First link covers questions about the care of the Hibiscus. Lots of questions and answers; some won't apply to yours, others may.

Second link, also caring for the plant, says the plant requires "a good amount of nutrients while growing and blooming".

I hope you'll be able to find an answer to your question. Best to you!
Reply:Are you having sudden climate changes?

You plant may also have disease.

There really nothing you can do

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How do I paint my room without making it look childish?

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I bought a new comforter that is light blue and light green with hibiscus flowers on it. What color or colors should I paint my room without making the room look childish? Also any recommendations on the color of the curtains? Thanks.

How do I paint my room without making it look childish?
To have complete color harmony in any room, you need 3 colors: 1 dominant (the wall color) 1 medium (the trim, molding, etc) and 1 accent color (the decorative objects such as comforters, pillows, cushions, paintings, vases, etc.) Keep in mind that black is not considered a color but the mixture of all colors and white is also not a color but the absence of color. It is however important to have a black element in any room, because this is what grounds all your colors together.

An ideal solution to choose paint colors in a room is to choose a decorative object and use one of the colors in that object. I'd go with your comforter. Choose one of the colors in the comforter that you like best and paint your walls that color. You can avoid it being childish by adding black as an element. Right now, black or charcoal molding and trim is REALLY HOT AND IN... Using black would give your room an asian feel, especially with hibiscus flowers. Add a few black vases, candle holders and maybe a black lamp and cushion on the bed. Even a black throw rug by the side of the bed (I'd opt for a bamboo rug). As for curtains, consider bamboo shades and add a couple of bamboo plants in the room (they are REALLY easy to keep alive!)

If it were me, I'd opt for the blue for the walls because blue is a very tranquil and appropriate color for a room.

If the black or charcoal doesn't do it for you, consider a neutral element, since your comforter is already busy enough. I still suggest a bamboo theme to the room (use a neutral beige bamboo color) and stay away from any beige that seems pink because this will make the room childish...

Enjoy your new room!
Reply:Go to Better Homes and Gardens web site, or DIY site and look at all the decorating pages. You're sure to find ideas there. I would pick colors a shade or two darker than those in your comforter and a complementary shade for the woodwork.

You could also take your comforter with you to the paint department to see what goes with it and ask for help. Lowes or Home Depot will be able to help you.
Reply:go with a neutal color and pick the curtains to match any of the smaller colors in the comforter

Can I have Tazo passion tea during pregnancy? I contains hibiscus flowers.?

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ASK YOUR DOCTOR

Can I have Tazo passion tea during pregnancy? I contains hibiscus flowers.?
It makes me sad to read this question because women are so fearful about eating and drinking things.

It's hard to believe that tea made from hibiscus flowers could hurt you or your baby.
Reply:Last I heard hibiscus flowers were not dangerous during pregancy, and I'm sure Starbucks uses the fake stuff anyways.
Reply:Yes, you just have to limit your caffiene.
Reply:I love Tazo Teas. I don't see why you can't have them. You should go ahead and indulge... they are soo soothing...
Reply:I have been doing nothing but reading about what we can and cant eat for the past 8 weeks I have known I was pregnant, and I have never read anything aobut hibiscus flowers. I know intake of caffeine should be limited, thats the only concern with tea I know of. My doctor said my cup of white tea every day would be fine though, so I'm sure your tea will be fine as well.

I am sad I cant eat sushi though.
Reply:yes, thats my fav!!!

Enjoy!!

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How much do touch upos usually cost?

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I'm getting a little hibiscus flower on my foot (like 1in x 1in) and then there are going to be swirls coming from it and then 2 nautical stars. Since the skin on your foot sheds more often than other areas of your body, and since foot tars require touch ups more often than other areas, i was jusst curious how much a touch up usually costs. Thanks. =)

How much do touch upos usually cost?
I've had my tattoo on my foot for over two years now and have never needed a touch up. It's not faded at all. I imagine that the cost of touch ups change based on the shop, but I really don't think it's something you have to worry about at this point. Just enjoy your tattoo and worry about touch ups if/when the time comes.

Good luck!!
Reply:some artists will touch-up your tattoo for free if they did it originally, but that usually only happens if there where some original areas that need to be fixed. most places won't charge much for a touch up, but its up to your individual artist. a good way to figure out if you're willing to keep up with it would be to talk to whoever is going to be doing your piece.
Reply:usually half of the cost you ended up paying for the original. it also depends on how much of a touch up you need. sometimes an artist might redo the whole thing or just shade back in a certain lines so it really depends how faded or messed up it got.
Reply:well if it needs a touch up within a year the shop will normally pick it up but if your thinking of every 5 years than it all depends on the shop and what they got to do to it. all honestly ask your tattooist about it.
Reply:my tattoo artist does my touch ups for free. i'm not sure if they all do that, though. it shouldn't be too much, i'd say maybe $10-20

How do I get seeds FROM my hibiscus bush?

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i'd like to grow another one from scratch so i was wondering if i could get them from inside the flower....?

thanks

How do I get seeds *FROM* my hibiscus bush?
take clippings and root them or u could jsut wait for the flower to dry up and open the seed pod. hope this helps
Reply:Sandy G is correct about the seeds falling %26amp; rooting themselves. If you will look under the plant that you have now

down by the roots, you will see new brances starting to grow, pull some up %26amp; pot in good soil in a pretty pot or just plant it in good soil in the spot that you want the next one to be.
Reply:After the flower dies, it may form a large, green, slightly pointed seed pod. Wait till the seed pod dries out and starts to open naturally. The seeds inside may germinate and produce a new hibiscus plant.

My hibiscus drops thousands of seeds every summer but only a very few ever germinate.
Reply:I don't know about from scratch but we have taken clippings several times over the years and rooted them . we then transplanted them into the yard. They are thriving well.
Reply:cuttings are the best way to propagate hibiscus

Hibiscus tree care?

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I recently bought 2 hibiscus trees. When the flowers die and shrivel up I've been letting them fall off or else just pinching the flower off. Do I need to pinch off any of hte stem that the bud grew on or just pinch off the flower petal part ?

Hibiscus tree care?
For the houseplant Hibiscus rosa-china

Prefers a well-drained humus rich fertile soil in a warm, sheltered position in full sun[200, 260]. A very ornamental plant[1], it is not very frost-tolerant and needs to be grown in essentially frost-free areas. It might succeed outdoors in the very mildest areas of the country if given a very sheltered warm position. Alternatively, it might be possible to grow the plant as a tender annual by starting it off early in a warm greenhouse. If well-grown it can flower and set seed in its first year. This species grows very well in a frost-free conservatory in Northern Europe so long as it is in a sunny position and free from draughts[260]. Plants will often lose most of their leaves in cool winters, though they will normally regenerate quickly as the warmer weather returns[260]. The flowers of Chinese hibiscus are very important in Hindu devotional ceremonies, being sacred to the Elephant God, Ganesh[238]. Individual flowers are short-lived, in many modern cultivars the flowers wither after 24 hours though in many of the older cultivars they can last for 48 hours[260]. There are many named forms, selected for their ornamental value[200].

Propagation

Seed - sow early spring in a warm greenhouse. Germination is usually fairly rapid. Prick out the seedlings into individual pots when they are large enough to handle. If growing them as annuals, plant them out into their permanent positions in early summer and protect them with a frame or cloche until they are growing away well. If hoping to grow them as perennials, then it is better to grow them on in the greenhouse for their first year and to plant them out in early summer of the following year. Cuttings of half-ripe wood, July/August in a frame. Overwinter them in a warm greenhouse and plant out after the last expected frosts.

The flowers last only one day but are so numerous you get flowers all year as long as you give it plenty of sunlight.

You can prune the tree by pinching the branches 1/3 of the length of the branch. In fall or winter your hibiscus may drop leaves and become dormant. Just water when the soil is almost dry.

Other hardy hibiscus like the rose of sharon

Prune after flowers to the height you want if disired.
Reply:Just pinch the flower.

Where is the best place on my body to get a tattoo?

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I want a small Hibiscus flower...probaly in red. I want to be able to cover it easily but I have heard that if you have a baby anything on your lower stomach or hips will get all freaky.

Where is the best place on my body to get a tattoo?
i would say get it on your foot, your hip (on the side, it doesn't stretch as much), on your rib cage, your shoulder, or one one side of your lower back. whatever you do, don't get it in the middle of your lower back. that's commenly refered to as "the tramp stamp" and it's so overdone. i have a feather that goes along the curve of my lower right back, just at my hip line. i like it very much and it really wasn't all that painful.
Reply:I'd go for something thats not cliche, like the "tramp stamp". I'm going for my inner mid-forearms.
Reply:Wherever it won't show when you are interviewing for a job.
Reply:I have a sea turtle on the top of my foot. Your ankle is also a cool place for a tattoo (right by your heal, under the ankle bone).
Reply:lower back. It makes gals look hotter :)
Reply:Be unique, get it on your Cecum. And while your at it get a college degree.
Reply:First, I think it depends on your dimensions and whether you want to see frequently. Second, NOT OVER YOUR ***! Tramp stamps are so passe' Third, not on your breast. That looks so slutty.

If you want something private and personal, you have to go to the lower stomach...that is why I mentioned the dimensions. Even if you get pregnant, things can go back to normal down there, if you work on it immediately.
Reply:Let me just say where you should not get a tattoo. The small of the back. Women who become pregnant and ask for an epidural that must be injected at the small of the back have had major problems.
Reply:When you get pregnant the skin stretches so your tattoo will get stretched out and nasty looking usually. I made a mistake and got 2 little clovers on my lower pelvic area. There's lots of places you can get a tatto and be able to cover it up. Depending on the clothes you wear, say you've got a 2 piece swimmin suit on and u want it covered still, get one on your butt, lower chest. Or just put on your normal clothes you wear and find out what spots are covered. I have 8 tattoos and I can cover them all up.. however that's wearing pants, long sleeve shirt, and shirt that doesn't show my belly. LOL basically being totally covered up. But if you are wanting a tattoo and that's something you are into then it should be something you want to show. Something that means something to you and you are proud of.
Reply:On your ankle. Please for the love of the art don't get a tramp stamp. Major turn-off because it is so played out.
Reply:a nice place on women is on either the right or left shoulder blade, looks cool in a tank top, but is easily covered with a t-shirt.
Reply:lower back is a great place for chicks to have tats done personally i think that is hott :-) but you must stand and imagine where it would look better for yourself not for other people i have four writing down my spine my bros name on the inside of my arm and then one on either arm so just think for urself where you would like it to be

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Hibiscus, swirls and stars?

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Anyone have pictures of a tattoo that involves a hibiscus flower, swirls and stars? Thanks!

Hibiscus, swirls and stars?
It sounds like you have a pretty good idea of what you want already. I would suggest finding an artist that you're comfortable with (look thru their portfolios for a style you like) and then talking to them about what you want. They should be able to take your ideas and put together something that is unique and you'll be much happier with.
Reply:Phil is exactly right

a good tattoo artist will be able to draw it out to fit what you want exactly

and, it's a million times better than copying one

good luck
Reply:www.ratemyink.com

www.eviltattoo.com

both very good sites!

also look on coloring book sites or in coloring books they are all great ideas for tattoos because they are simple and can be changed and added to easy!
Reply:www.tattoofinder.com

How to propagate different flowers?

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I wish to find someone who can explain the seeding process of different flowers. I love working in my flowers. I don't have a big fancy garden, but I have expanded to different parts of my back yard - as money permits! I would love fo make sure that several of my annuals would or will be coming back next year. I live at the beach in North Carolina and the weather here is veray warm and we have mild winters. Occasionally it gets below 35 degrees. I also know by doing nothing a lot of my annuals will return next year, but that's doing nothing. Thus, if I learn how to propagate different flowers- such as gerber daisies, hibiscus flowers,and several others. I could continue to add flowers to my yard and not have to replant and buy the same ones again to replace the vacant areas. I really like flowers that are different - like yellow shrimp %26amp; bee balm. Is there anyone out there wanting to help me?

Thank you,

Tamster28412

How to propagate different flowers?
The thing you need to know when saving seeds from any plant is wheather the plant will come true from seed. Alot of hybrid plants will revert back to the parent plant genes and therefore not be the same plant you started with. Some annuals are self seeders and come back every year.(rose moss,johnny jump ups,nigella,cleome etc...)

You can collect the seeds once they've dried and plant next season.(marigolds,morning glories,sunflowers etc...) And some plants can be propagated with stem cuttings. (begonias,coleus)

With perenials you can along with the above methods also propagate by root divisions.

There is really to much information you need to know and understand about plant propagation to put here. A good garden book will help you.

Best of luck and happy gardening!!
Reply:I just go to garden centers and read the labels and packets, and buy as I can , as you do

have done a lot of perennials, mainly herbs as useful and flower

{have a clary sage (biannual) and an evening primrose that are fantastic this year) and some overwinter (rosemary, thyme)

I get stuff from friends too

experimentation is half the fun, sometimes i put seeds in and get a surprise as forgot about it
Reply:whats wrong with perrenials? they come back every year
Reply:I'M IN SOUTH DAKOTA BUT THE PRINCIPLES ARE THE SAME. IT GETS EXTREMELY COLD HERE AND THE FREEZE GETS EVERYTHING. BUT PERENNIALS WILL COME BACK EVERY YEAR EVEN IF FROZEN FOR THE WINTER. YOU CAN DIG UP SOME OF THEM, DIVIDE AND REPLANT THEM ELSEWHERE TO MAKE MORE. AND THEY WILL SPREAD A LOT, TOO, SO DIGGING MAY NOT BE NECESSARY MOST OF THE TIME. IF YOU PLANT ANNUALS YOU CAN SAVE THE SEED AND PLANT IT NEXT YEAR, JUST MAKE SURE IT HAS MATURED (DRIED). I SAVE THE SEED AND REPLANT FOR 3 YEARS THEN START WITH NEW. I HAVE A SMALL SPOT WHERE I PLANT THE NEW SEED SO I DON'T HAVE TO BUY A TON TO REPLANT THE ENTIRE YARD. I HAVE FOUND THAT AFTER 3-4 YEARS THE SEED KINDA LOSE THEIR 'MOJO' AND START GROWING WEIRD. A LOT OF FLOWERS WILL COME UP FROM SEED, SOME NEED REPLANTING IF YOU WANT THEM IN A ROW OR PATTERN. IN YOUR AREA YOU SHOULD HAVE A NICE LONG GROWING SEASON WHICH WILL PRODUCE A LOT OF STUFF. IF NONE OF THIS HELPS YOU CAN GET A LOT OF GOOD ADVICE FROM GARDENING CENTERS AND YOUR EXTENSION AGENT. SOMETIMES HAVING A REAL PERSON THERE IS BETTER. HOPE THIS DOES HELP...HAPPY GARDENING!

Flowers that can go in arrangements with Hibiscus?

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For my wedding I am having bowls with floating Hibiscus candles. What other flowers (wedding is in the fall) will go with the hibiscus?

I will be putting rose pedals on tables as well but want to make sure the other flowers around the room will not clash. Any ideas?

Flowers that can go in arrangements with Hibiscus?
gardenia blooms or magnolia blooms are nice

curly willow is a nice touch

bird of paradise if you are going for a tropical look.

good luck!
Reply:The first thing I would do is go talk to a florist. maybe they can help you to visualize and maybe even go to the extent of getting some silk lfowers and let you try various combinations.
Reply:what color is the hibiscus?

if it's red, you want to accentuate it by using white flowers around it.
Reply:cala lilies

What do you think about chinese symbol tattoos?

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Do you like them? Think there stupid? Do you have one?

I'm thinking about getting one, but i dont really know. I've always wanted the 'love' symbol. But i'm scared that if the tattoo artist messes up a little bit it might change the meaning of the word and i'll be screwed.

What do you think about a hibiscus flower with the chinese symbol for "love" overlapping it in the corner? Would that look stupid? Anyone have a picture of what i just described?

Thanks.

What do you think about chinese symbol tattoos?
I'm chinese, and I have a chinese character for "Mother" on my back. I find it funny that people call them "symbols," they're actually words. But to foreigners, I would guess they look like symbols. hehe

http://www.rankmytattoos.com/f/thumbnail...

Replace that character with love?

And by the way, the tattoo parlor did not have the "Mother" character "on stock," so I printed it from my computer exactly the size I wanted it. They put it through a machine to get a tracer paper of the tattoo in which they dip it with ink and stick onto your body like a sticker. After they pull it off, it will leave a print of the tattoo, which is how they actually tattoo you, by following the print. So if you're afraid they might mess up, print your own copy of the word and bring it with you.

GL
Reply:I think they look kinda neat %26amp; have meaning but then they're really common.

Regardless of what tattoo you get, go to a reputable artist %26amp; check out his/her work beforehand. Your best shot would be someone experienced with Chinese symbols. You could also have a consultation ahead of time with whatever ideas you may have %26amp; see what looks right.

And I think a Chinese symbol with a flower would look fine, assuming the artist does a good job.
Reply:That would make a cool tattoo! I think it would look great on your back by the shoulder. Or were you thinking of putting it somewhere else? Just make sure you verify the Chinese character for "Love" before you permanently ink it on your body. I had a friend who asked for a tattoo of his name (Tom) in Chinese. There is no equivalent, but someone told him it was the character for soup because "Tong" (Cantonese for soup) sounded similar!
Reply:i agree with the people that tell you to research first, not only the tattoo artist but the words themselves...some sites, if the internet is what you are using, may not be accurate. i have a LOT of tattoos and on the back of my neck i have the word "karma" in chinese lettering. i love this tattoo..it's like my own little secret..only i know what it says BUT i did research first from books before i got it done. i am not talking about 1 book...compare a few before you decide. and good luck...and you shouldn't care if someone thinks that it's stupid or whatever....i have a back piece of fairies, dragons and between my shoulder blades i have a gothis castle for them all to live in..lol..there are A LOT of people who hate my castle, but i don't care...just be yourself
Reply:I have one of my zodiac animal and I love it. It is confirmed to mean dragon and not something stupid ... No good artist would do that to someone. I think it would be pretty, go talk to an artist for a draw up and see what he/she comes up with. They are the best source and are really good at putting designs together. Best of luck.
Reply:I think they're cool but before u get any symbol from a different language, make sure u do your homework so you know what it means. Go to a professional translator if it's within your budget! It's worth it in the long run!!!
Reply:I think you absolutely need to be sure that the symbol means what you think it means. I am not against them, I just think people need to be careful what they get.
Reply:the character for love - 爱
Reply:do it if it makes sense to you

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Where can I get Hawaiian curtains or Hawaiian fabric for a good price per yard?

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I am looking for the Hibiscus flower and maybe Palm trees design in brown, blue, and/or white etc.. colors.

I want to pay less than 4 dollars per yard if I get the fabric. Wal Mart doesn't have any Hawaiian prints at all.

Where can I get Hawaiian curtains or Hawaiian fabric for a good price per yard?
My guess was going to walmart, did you google your question, I always find stuff with google,
Reply:try joanne fabrics, you can look online to see what they have, but go to the store and look too because they will have a whole selection of things. also, with summer ending soon (at least in the eyes of retailers) theres a good chance itll be on sale.
Reply:Check out Joanne Fabrics or any fabric store in your area.

You may also want to check the sheet or drapery Dept in the stores. You may be surprised what you might find.

Big Lots is another option.
Reply:I needed the same thing for my boy's room. I ended up buying Hawaiian-style fabric shower curtains from Walmart. I put extension rods in their window and then purchased the matching shower curtain hooks. You could save money by buying generic hooks rather than the matching ones. They make great curtains. They shower curtains have rows of Hibiscus flowers and rows of surf boards, and the hooks are hibiscus flowers and surf boards too. The other great thing about the curtains is that they are mildew resistant.

My hibiscus plant has stopped flowering . wat can i do for it at home without spendin much. i am in india?

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In general-- hibiscus flower on new growth-- therefore, if you cut it back-- give it some fertilizer, it will put out new growth and it may bloom again.

good luck

I have a hibiscus under the eve of the house. It has gotten very leggy.?

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I live in Central Florida. The Hibiscus has just gone crazy this growing season. I need to know if I can trim it back without doing harm to the plant. I know I will not get as many flowers but I am willing to make this sacrifice.

I have a hibiscus under the eve of the house. It has gotten very leggy.?
If you want your hibiscus to thrive and get a lot of flowers on it, you HAVE TO prune the leggy growth back hard to the second or third set of leaves from the trunk. New branches will grow from the stubs and get flowers.

If you just leave it, he longer the leggy growth gets, the fewer flowers you will have.
Reply:Is it trying to reach more sun? Why not move it rather than trimming it back.
Reply:If you trim it back, you will have MORE flowers, not fewer.
Reply:Go ahead and trim the plant. You will find that you'll get numerous new shoots below the cut, resulting in many more (but, possibly smaller) flowers, and will generally help the health of the plant.

I'm wondering, too, if it needs to be moved away from the eves a bit.

How fast do Azaleas and Hibiscus bushes grow?

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I got flowering bushes for Mom's day and I'm curious how fast they grow. We live in Northern IL. Both bushes are hardy to -30 degrees F.

Azalea, now about 2 1/2' tall will mature to 7' tall 5' wide.

Hibiscus, now 2' tall, will mature to 6' tall and 8' wide.

Will Hibiscus only bloom in spring?

How fast do Azaleas and Hibiscus bushes grow?
You will find that azaleas are slow to moderate slow growers in northern IL. Hardy Hibiscus or Rose of Sharon is a medium rate grower. It blooms in late July/early August into Sept. Rose Mallow or perennial, herbaceous Hibiscus also blooms July-Sept.

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How long do daffodil flowers last?

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We have some daffodils that have started flowering and I was curious as to how long the flowers normally last. Will they die off in 2 days, or do they last longer?

Also, out of curiosity, does anyone know how long Hibiscus flowers are supposed to bloom for? I had a plant last year and the flowers tended to only last about 1 day and then started to wilt.

Thanks!

How long do daffodil flowers last?
The standard yellow cup daffodil will usually stay in bloom for about 8-10 days.

I have a little gardening trick that I've come up with to make them last longer - or seem to.

When you plant the bulbs, you plant them in a cluster. Lets say you have about 30 bulbs. Dig your hole about 7 inches deep and say 14-16 inches in diameter, put about an inch of peat moss at the bottom and water the heck out of it. Let it drain. Then you place 1/2 of the bulbs at the bottom of the hole, spacing them about 3-4 inches apart. Cover them with about 2 inches of soil so that you can still see the tops. Now, take the other half of your bulbs and place them on top between the other bulbs. You cover them and wait for spring.....When they come up, the top layer of bulbs will bloom first, and the bottom layer will bloom about a week later, giving the appearance that the daffs are blooming for a longer time.

You can do this trick with almost any bulbs. I've done it for years and it requires no different maintenence than if you plant them in a single layer.

Hibiscus blooms usually only last for a day. After they bloom, you can cut the blossom down to the stem to encourage them to continuously flower. If they are in a pot instead of in the ground, I use rose food on my hibiscus regularly during bloom time because they do deplete the soil of nutrients rather quickly.

Good luck!
Reply:Daffodil flowers vary. If it's in the garden and the weather is cool, maybe a week. If you have them as a cut flower two to three days. You need to keep the water clean and if they are with other flowers the "sap" in the daffodils can clog the stems of the other flowers.

As for the Hibiscus, it depend on the variety, but it has been my experience that a day is average.
Reply:Daffodils last forever, up to two weeks. Once they started to get a tad brown I clipped mine and they lasted another week inside.

I love daffodils
Reply:Daffodils, if left uncut, should last for two to three weeks. I just read an article in the Farmer"s Almanac though that says if you put daffoldils in a bouquet with other flowers, all of the flowers will wilt and die faster. The article recommends having cut daffodils by themselves and not with others. My hisbiscus blooms last one day. However, if you consistently remove the wilted or dead bloom, the plant will just keep on producing. My hibiscus plant produced as many a six blooms a day per branch as long as I kept removing the wilted flowers.
Reply:The blooms on daffs may last anywhere from 2 days to 2 weeks depending on if they get wet, experience freezing temps, and moisture content of the soil. Hibiscus and other very delicate flowered plants normally only have blooms that last a day or 2. The good thing is that when dead headed (removing of spent blooms) they will thicken up and produce lots of blooms all at once, so the plant should appear full and bright with flowers.
Reply:Daffodils last almost two weeks, if the weather is cooperating.

When they start to bloom, do keep an eye on the weather forecast. If heavy rain, or a freeze is due I'll cut older flowers and place them in a vase indoors since heavy rain and freezing will be the end of them.
Reply:they die in about 2 weeks and stop blooming in 4. i would cut a few and freeze them so they last longer
Reply:Daffodil bulbs will last almost forever under the right growing conditions. The blooming period is 6 weeks to 6 months, depending on climate and cultivar. After blooming, let the daffodil plant rebuild its bulb for the next year. The leaves stay green while this is happening. When the leaves begin to yellow, cut the leaves off (but not before they yellow).

Hibiscus is stretching out long branches but no flowers!?

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I'm thinking that they are protesting the fact that they are still in pots and not in the ground. What do you think?

I have a little area near a privacy fence where I could plant them. This is TX, and it gets really hot. I could plant them with morning/aftnoon sun, or afternoon shade, or I could plant them where there is mostly shade. Opinions?

Thanks, y'all

Hibiscus is stretching out long branches but no flowers!?
Hibiscus are generally easy plants to grow and should pose few problems if cultural requirements are followed.

* SOIL: A rich, well-drained soil mixture is desirable. A good potting mix could contain two parts potting soil, two parts peat moss and one part perlite or vermiculite.

* TEMPERATURE: Being a tropical plant, the hibiscus does not tolerate cold temperatures. Warm temperatures are needed for flower buds to develop. Indoors, they should be grown in a warm, sunny location where daytime temperatures are no lower than 55°F; 65° to 75°F is best for optimum growth. Otherwise, if it is too cold, flower buds may drop off or fail to form altogether. Hibiscus cannot withstand extreme fluctuations of temperatures or humidity. Therefore, avoid placing them in drafty areas, near radiators, on TVs, or in entryways where they'll be blasted with cold air from time to time.

* LIGHT: Hibiscus require very bright light to bloom well indoors. A sunny western or southern exposure that has at least 4-5 hours of bright, direct light is best. The more light they have, the better they'll bloom, indoors or out.

* WATER: The soil should be kept relatively moist, not saturated. Never allow the soil to dry out to the point of wilting. Check the pot to make sure drainage holes are present. Water from the top of the soil down so that water runs out the bottom holes. This leaches soluble salts from the soil which would otherwise accumulate. It also ensures that the bottom roots are watered thoroughly. Excess water should be drained off. During the winter months, allow the soil to dry out a bit more between waterings.

* FERTILIZER: Hibiscus are heavy feeders and require a balanced fertilizer such as a 20-20-20 or 10-10-10. Use at half the label recommended strength every 2-3 weeks when placed outside for the summer. Indoors, fertilize less often, using ½-strength formulation, every month or so in spring and summer; less frequently in winter.

* PRUNING: Pruning should take place in late winter to encourage a bushier plant. Any leggy growth that may have shot up can be selectively trimmed back to the rest of the plant. Hibiscus can withstand a fairly heavy pruning, so don't be afraid to give your plant a good haircut, especially if you want to maintain a smaller plant. Just remember you'll be pruning off flower buds in addition to the foliage, so it will take longer to bloom.

* PROPAGATION: The easiest method of propagating these plants is from vegetative cuttings. This involves taking 3"-5" cuttings from the strongest shoots available. Dip the cut ends in a rooting hormone compound, tap off the excess and stick in a small pot filled with a light potting mixture. Keep slightly moist and place in a well lighted area. After 3-5 weeks, they should develop a good root system and be ready for transplanting. In order to encourage a bushier plant once the cutting has rooted, cut or pinch off the top inch of stem to just above a leaf node, where a leaf joins the stem.

These plants benefit tremendously from being placed outdoors after danger of frost. However, before placing them directly in full sun, it is important to acclimate them to the brighter conditions. Begin by first moving the hibiscus to a porch, then to filtered light under a shade tree and finally into the bright sunlight.

Reverse the process in the fall so that the plant is indoors before the first frost. By easing the plant into the different conditions, one can prevent bud loss and minimize foliage loss.

Common Problems

Yellow leaves: Abrupt changes in soil moisture, air temperature or drafts. Avoid excessive watering especially with older varieties. Some yellowing is normal in spring or fall when growing conditions are in transition. Yellowing may signal need for fertilizer.

Bud drop: Too cold or too hot. Needs (daytime) 65°F-75°F to develop buds. Avoid drafts. Too little or too much water. Low light conditions.

Pests: Most common insects are aphids and spider mites. Keep foliage clean by washing periodically. Use insecticidal soap or insecticides labeled for use on hibiscus if necessary.

i recommend u use HVH Special Blend Hibiscus Fertilizer

note i keep my hibiscus in a flower bed
Reply:It sounds like they're not getting enough light. Plants that don't get adequate light get "leggy," and often don't bloom. All the hibiscus plants I've ever seen do well in full sun; Houston with its humidity should be an excellent location.
Reply:they just need planted in ground i would plant in sunny place to the south, i have one in half shade and it is growing slow, the other in sun is growing faster and have a lot of saplings. they r the easiest plant i can go besides cactus
Reply:put them in the ground and be patient, some plants take forever to blossom, once they take off its like never being able to stop them, in the pots they are probably root bound (means they have out grown the pot)
Reply:I am just south of Houston and have three that bloom well. But they are in the ground. None get a lot of light all day long. You will do well if you put them in larger pots, fertilize appropriately, and prune them next spring.

Hibiscus plant for cold climates?

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I live in upstate NY which is growing zone 5. One of my neighbors has a hibiscus with large 6 inch maroon flowers. The place where she bought it went out of business and I would like to know where I can get one. Thank you.

Hibiscus plant for cold climates?
You'll want to look for hibiscus moscheutos. I have 3 plants that I started from seed. You could ask your friend to save some seed for you. Very easy to do if you're a winter sower. For info on winter sowing... http://www.wintersown.org. It's so easy! Mine bloomed the first summer after planting.

There are a lot of resourses if you're interested in purchasing the plant. You can google in the name hibiscus moscheutos for nurseries that sell it. I know Bluestone Perennials http://www.bluestoneperennials.com/b/bp/... has some...not sure who else.
Reply:I think that I got mine a couple year ago at Home Depot.
Reply:Try the forums at http://www.suburbangarden.com/ they are geared more toward this type of questions

I'm going for Tattoo #5 soon I know im getting 2 Hibiscus flowers cant decide what color or style to get help!

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I am not sure about you but color is an improtant thing for a tattoo and letting other people decide the color is not always the ebst way to go about it. Instead try to think about colors that are attractive to you. What colors and shades of colors do you like to wear in clothing? That might help you narrow it down.

Hibiscus tattoos typically can be done in a vareity of colors but typically softer colors work better. Blue and pink are very common but that doesn't mean you ahve to go that direction.

I'm going for Tattoo #5 soon I know im getting 2 Hibiscus flowers cant decide what color or style to get help!
You can do pink and orange, or a bright blue. Just don't do white because it will fade over a few years and you'll have to get it redone. I would keep the style simple, if you want heres a website that might help:

http://bmeink.com/bme-tatt.html
Reply:teal and orange- great color combo.
Reply:stick with pinks, yellows, and white shading for your flowers. it's not only the color of the real hibiscus flowers, but it will bring out the any other colors. and it looks great with a tan.
Reply:well there is only one way to style a hibiscus, the origional hawaiian way!!!! if you cant find a pic of it go to your local tattoo parlor and tell them what you want!!!!
Reply:I think you shouldn't get a color... get a black shading instead. I don't know if that's the right term, so I hope you know what I mean. I've never seen hibiscus flowers like that, but I think it would look really pretty.

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I am looking for an artist, to draw hibiscus flowers and a koi fish?

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Your work will be a tattoo. Before i want to go to a shop i want some art from of you. If you can do this then please do help me and draw something like this. But i don't like those flowers and the fish's face looking like a cat fish. Thank you. If i like your art. It will be on my arm for life.

Here is an idea for you. Please no color. Just outline like this. If you want to shade it. Then do as you please. Thank you. You can also add a few more flowers of you want. BUTT HIBISCUS flowers only please. And if you can. Some how add the name Jennie in the art. Only if you can. Jennis is my grandma that passed away, my bestfriend. THank you again.

Here is TWO links of the SAME picture incase one doesn't work.

http://s3.photobucket.com/albums/y55/kev...

http://i3.photobucket.com/albums/y55/kev...

I am looking for an artist, to draw hibiscus flowers and a koi fish?
Your tattoo artist should be able to customize one, if you get a good artist, they will be doing the work anyways.

How long until a Hibiscus Plant Blooms?

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I repotted a hibiscus plant about three weeks ago and some buds have formed but as of yet no flowers? Watered everyday and receives 6 hours direct sunlight per day. Leaves are healthy and looks great overall. Is this normal?

How long until a Hibiscus Plant Blooms?
buds take what seems like forever to develop and open but six weeks is not out of range, temperature will slow them if it is low. You will be able to tell if you are getting close when you begin to see color and as the petals develop you will be a couple of days away from a fully opened flower when the end of the buds are no longer pointed and closed but the petals form a little circle (kind of like the end of a straw). When plants are outdoors in full sun with temps in the 80's and 90's buds grow to maturity in a couple of weeks and are very numerous. Remember though each bloom only lasts about a day as a fully opened flower.
Reply:The more sun and water...the more blooms. Let it get a little more sunlight. I have one that gets more and one that gets two hours less. There is a huge difference in the number of blooms.
Reply:Mine isn't blooming yet, but then we're having a drought and I never water it. It grows back every year though, it's about 4 ft tall now, but no blooms. (Don't treat this as gardening advice, my thumb isn't green, it's more of a brownish grey)
Reply:I hope those 6 hours of direct sunlight are from the morning. they don't like the afternoon direct sun. Usually if you see bloom it doesn't take long to bloom. They need the heat, the sun and the water... careful on that water every day unless your in a drought area. Another indication that your plant is healthy, your leaves looks great...it's normal just be patient! And sorry but the flower only last one day.

If the Hibiscus is Malaysia's national flower, what is Malaysia's national fruit?

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Our newsboy, Roshan asked me this recently and I really didn't know what the answer was! I thought it was Durians or Rambutans or maybe Mangosteens but I'm not too sure, what do you think it is?

If the Hibiscus is Malaysia's national flower, what is Malaysia's national fruit?
The Magnificent Durian!

(my canadian friend claimed it as "Poison for Westerners"...lol...)
Reply:Definately is the Durian - The King of all Fruits
Reply:Gosh! has to be Durians!!!

Yummy yummy yummy.... realize that it's durian season now??
Reply:King of fruits - Durian!
Reply:I'm sticking my neck out here but I think it might be the Durian.

hehehe!
Reply:Durian should be the unofficial national fruit ,I reckon.
Reply:Go with the crowd , the answer is the "KING" of all fruits DURIAN!!
Reply:Here's another vote for DURIAN !!
Reply:Durian........
Reply:its durians so easy n obvious why were u not to sure?????????? so go n tell ur frnd now....
Reply:d.u.r.i.a.n
Reply:durian laaa
Reply:durians
Reply:Obviously its durian!..
Reply:Kelapa sawit = Palm oil = Malaysia

Durian may not be cause u can get tons of them in Thailand
Reply:durian!!!!!
Reply:durian
Reply:Our nat'l fruit is bananas.

You can get them everywhere, anytime regardless of season.
Reply:The durian

Below copied from www.geographia.com/MALAYSIA/fruits.htm

"It smells like hell and tastes like heaven," is a common description of the durian, the national fruit. This large green fruit has a hard and spiny exterior containing several soft, edible segments. Because of its pungent smell, Malaysians also like to say that eating durian is "like eating ice cream in a toilet." Despite its smell, it is by far the most loved fruit in the country, and negotiations for a single fruit can easily last ten minutes. Durians are also reputed to be phenomenal aphrodisiacs.
Reply:National Fruit = Durian.

National Animal = mouse deer (Sang Kancil)

National Mascot = Orang Utan
Reply:DURIAN lah
Reply:We do not have national fruit but mostly common tropical fruits grows in malaysia should be...ahh durians are our favourite past time desserts!!
Reply:Officially there's none. We don't have national fruit yet. I think we should have one

Unofficially, durian

If I were to suggest, I would also say " durian "
Reply:LOL! All hands up Durian!

Mangosteens, it's the Queen of Fruits (just bcs her Majesty the Queen of Britain loves them, thn annually used to provide the suppliments to her).
Reply:DURIAN!!!!.......my dad hav bought some yeaterday....hahahahaha
Reply:banana coz the gov is like monkeys to me
Reply:durian
Reply:DURIAN LAH! MACHA!
Reply:durian
Reply:thorn fruit..in english....hahahahaha
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Origami Hibiscus Model?

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Hello, I'm looking for the diagram for a free model diagram of a Hibiscus flower.

I know that there is one in a book, but I was wondering if anyone just had that diagram, or a hibiscus from another source.

Thank you

Origami Hibiscus Model?
These links and sites below have free "How To's";

http://www.ask.com/web?o=0%26amp;qsrc=19%26amp;l=dir...

http://search4craft.com/Crafts/12/Origam...

http://www.geocities.com/mikebr2003/diag...

Hope this helped,

Cheers!

choosing shoe horns

Looking for a rare, light pink flower for a tattoo.?

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Im looking for some sort of rare, pink, tropical looking flower for a tattoo. I have a tiger and want to add some flowers around it, and please, NO HIBISCUS. i want something light pink, maybe even with thorns. Pictures or website with pictures please.

Looking for a rare, light pink flower for a tattoo.?
why would you get a tat? They get all old and saggy, when you will be all fat and stuff in about 10 years. Its gross
Reply:Pink Lady Slipper ?

http://www.nps.gov/plants/medicinal/plan...

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lady's_Slip...

Got about 160 of them in my yard
Reply:try going to a web sight that shows orchids.
Reply:Why don't you try a tigerlily or some other form of lily? They can be in light pink, though most commonly seen in shades of orange and pink, and they are very tropical looking and beautiful.

I have included two links to very pictures of them. If they don't come up, just search for tigerlily and you will get some very pretty pics.

Good Luck!

Does Scotland have an official flower?

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I should definitely know this but I want to get a rib piece with vines and flowers done with the Scottish motto [no one provokes me without impunity]. I was hoping to use a flower that is important in Scottish culture..but I can't seem to find anything.

I don't really want to use hibiscus flowers or cherry blossoms although I'm sure it would be gorgeous..it just wouldn't make much sense to me.

Does Scotland have an official flower?
Golfus Orchid of the genomae guiness species.
Reply:The Thistle is our national plant/flower. You could go for Heather too.
Reply:it used to be heather(purple)
Reply:Gorse!
Reply:Thistle. It's also featured on the logos of the Scottish Football Association, the Scottish Rugby Union, and others. Also heather is too but to a lesser extent.

See the links below for further info and pictures of the logos.

Questions about hardy Hibiscus?

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Just bought a bunch of hardy Hibiscus to plant. I started them in large plastic garden flower containers with good garden composted soil. Right now they just have a root system and one small "bud" (?) poking out from them. I faced this part up to the sun as it looked a bit green on top. How long will it take them to grow? And should I water them well while they are growing or wait until they have leaves etc? Any other advice would be appreciated.

Questions about hardy Hibiscus?
Hibiscus are actually a dry , heat loving plant. Water too much and they will get scale, aphids, mites etc. Plants generally need water once a week for 15 to 20 minutes when they are in the ground. Use caution while watering hibiscus.
Reply:Is this the right species? Hibiscus moscheutos

Hibiscus is a sleepy head!It takes some time to wake up in the spring time. It starts really taking off in Early June to July. They are also wetland marsh plants and require a lot of water. So don't worry about the soil getting soggy.

They should be flowering by June! The flowers are gaint up to 15in!
Reply:Hibiscus need heat and humidity to bloom. Water when the soil is dry. If it has come away from the side of the pot it's bone dry and shrinking, aerate before watering.

What is the best way to take care of a hibiscus?

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I live in coastal southern California, so it's not the weather. Do they need LOTS of fertilizer to stimulate growth? Do they need to be planted in deep ground? All the leaves seem to fall off and come back much smaller and it blooms very small flowers or not at all. I have it potted on my patio. Just wonder if hibiscus only do well if planted in the ground.....thanks

What is the best way to take care of a hibiscus?
I live in Michigan so mine are potted. They do need a lot of water and experience has taught me they love eastern exposure. Mine are indoors for the loooonngggg winter and they never go dormant or get spindly. In fact they bloom all winter long. I dont fertilize them enough for it to make a difference. Once in a while in the summer I will hit my other outdoor plants with a shot of Miracle Gro so I do the hibiscus at the same time.

Definitely try the eastern exposure and maybe try cutting them back. I have never cut mine, but I know my mom cuts hers back in the winter.

Good Luck!!!

OH- also make sure the container is plenty big enough and they arent choking themselves being in a container that is too small.
Reply:hick up is because you breath in to fast drink water.
Reply:I 'd say that the best way to take care of hibiscus would be to plant it in the deep ground ONLY if he ground is rich in chrlophine and moist soil. This is common soil and can be found at any retail outlet like Lowes or Home Depot and somethimes i get my soil from Soil Barn but they probably don't have that in California. I live in New Jersey where gardens are popular because we are the garden state but when i used to live in southern california i would always get gardening supplies and soil from gas stations home depot or Lowes and sometimes they even had it at Shop Rite but not all the time. So to grow great hibiscus you need to put it in deep soil full of Chorophine and moisture rich soil then the hibiscus will grow to a great size with blooming flowers. I caution you to not give it too much sunlight and to water it constantly. that way you will have a healthy plant. Happy Planting!
Reply:give her plent of sunshine and plant it in some good soil. fertalizers might do a bit of good but cow dung works the best

choosing loops

What type of Hibiscus plant is used to make tea?

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We had hibiscus tea in Sudan . It is called" karkadeh". It is dark red/purple. I would like to make this tea from the flowers.

What type of Hibiscus plant is used to make tea?
Karkade (pronounced "KAR-kah-day") is a sweet tea Karkade is the Arabic word for the roselle plant (Hibiscus sabdariffa).

Karkade is a tart, bright-red hibiscus beverage that can be served hot or chilled with ice. It is very popular in some parts of the Middle East (especially North Africa). This drink is said to have been consumed in ancient Egypt and was reputedly a preferred drink of pharaohs. In Egypt and Sudan, wedding celebrations are traditionally toasted with a glass of hibiscus tea. On a typical street in downtown Cairo, one can find many vendors and open-air cafés selling the drink to both the local crowd and curious tourists.
Reply:I know all about karkade except which type of hibiscus is used to make it. This response does not provide that information Report It

Reply:http://ezinearticles.com/?Hibiscus-Tea%26amp;i...

http://www.tradekey.com/ks-hibiscus-flow...

http://www.strictlyhibiscus.com/teas.php
Reply:According to an Egyptian Food %26amp; Recipe site:

Karkade is made from the dried petals of roselle (Hibiscus sabdariffa), this tart bright red drink can be served either hot or cold. It is said to lower blood pressure.

It's very simple to make: 1 cup karkadeh (Hibiscus Flower Petals) and water and sugar.

* In a jug, pour boiling water.

* Add karkadeh and sugar.

* Stir till sugar dissolves.

* Leave for a couple of hours till water becomes dark red.

* Drain karkadeh in a fine hole sieve to leave out karkadeh leaves.

* Cool in refrigerator until serving, or serve hot.

http://egyptian-cuisine-recipes.com/reci...

More information on wikipedia.

I just got hibiscus flowers tattoo'd on both feet the one foot looks gr8t the other is cloudy, WHY?

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Hmmmm if you mean that one foot is not as bright as the other or is blurry...it could be several things...they type of ink used, the artist got heavy handed on that foot, all the moving and bending the foot does that it's pushing out the ink. Are you wearing shoes that rub your tattoos? This too can have a HUGE affect on your tattoo. Or it can be the way one foot is healing different from the other. Wait until both feet are completely healed (no scabbing, flaking or tenderness and the "shininess on the tattoo is gone) then go back and see the artist that worked on you. Good luck and I hope this helps.

I just got hibiscus flowers tattoo'd on both feet the one foot looks gr8t the other is cloudy, WHY?
I can't tell you for sure but when I got my foot tattoo I was warned that it's a very hard place to tattoo on the body and that they often don't come out as planned. :( If your unhappy go back and see if it can be fixed...or find a different tattoo place and check with them.
Reply:alright, I have 22 tattoos and I'm not sure what you mean by cloudy!

Do you mean it's blurry? Like the colors are more blended than the other foot?

Could be the artist used more ink in some spots.... had a heavier hand on that foot ... maybe that foot twitched more and caused the artist to tattoo in the wrong spot.

My answers are confusing me.. I'm still trying to picture it being blurry.

What is the best fertilizer for hibiscus plants, and is it ok to apply now in Florida?

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My 24 hibiscus plants are about 8 months old and about 3-4 ft. high. The dozen on the West end of the fence line is thriving, but the plants on the East side of the fence look puny and have few leaves or flowers. Not sure why...

Thanks for your help.

What is the best fertilizer for hibiscus plants, and is it ok to apply now in Florida?
Check for small fuzzy white or pink bugs in the stem and leaf junctions. You may have mealie bugs in the ones that are not thriving. It may also be due to poor light. Are the sickly ones in different light?

Use Lesco 13-24-6 with micros. It's great stuff. You buy it at Lesco Distribution Centers. They sell mostly to landscapers but they will sell to the public.

Yes, its OK to put it out now if you are south of Orlando.
Reply:Nitrophoska blue is good, but there are many fertilizers on the market that are specific for hibiscus.

How many petals,sepals,stamen,pistils are there in the Hibiscus, Gulmohar, Petunia n in Jasmine flowers?

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Hibiscus-5petals

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Pictures of purple Hibiscus flowers?

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My grandma recently was admitted into the hospital and isn't doing well, so I've decided to get a Hibiscus flower tattooed on my shoulder in her honor (she had them planted all over her yard). I want a purple one because it's her favorite color, but I'm having a hard time finding pictures of ones in purple. I've looked on Google, but there's mainly one's in other colors, and maybe 3 or 4 in purple.

Anyone know of good links to any photos of some?

Pictures of purple Hibiscus flowers?
go to deviantart.com and search "purple hibiscus".

also check out photobucket.com and search "purple hibiscus".

i found a few nice pics there.

good luck! =)
Reply:i have a hibiscus/pin up girl. it has more then one meaning to me, when i was young i was over my grandmothers house every day, i use to sit on her porch and playin the front yard every day, in front of the porch she had a couple hibiscus bush's, i would sit on the porch and pick the snails and bugs and stuff near it, so it reminds of my great childhood memories at my grandmothers house and i love her soo much. she also lived in miami south florida and its also a really popular flower down there and thats where i am from. well all this talk about my tattoo here it is. the pin up is the stigma, my 305 tattoo is miami's area code

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Reply:I had very little luck finding ones in purple so if you can, find many different shades of purple. Like go to a hardware store by the paint and get the paint samples they have on the little paper things. Take them to your grandmother and ask her to choose her favorite. Then you can just take that color and the picture of the flower you like to the tattooer.

Good Luck!!!

And I am very sorry to hear about your grandmother.
Reply:http://www.nickbrentimages.com/Purple%20...

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just ask the tattooist to color it in purple it doesnt matter what color the pic is , just be specific with the hues and tones , try to go with something that will pop against ur skin
Reply:Being a grandma myself I would say that buying her some flowers while she is recuperating it would better.

I would hate to see my grandchildren get a tattoo because of me
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What is best way to root Hibiscus plant?

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What is the best time of year and method to root a large Hibiscus. This plant grows large stalks, 3-4 ft.long witha base about 1" in dia. It produces a large flower about 8-10 in.in dia.

What is best way to root Hibiscus plant?
i've transferred many hibiscus plants %26amp; have never had any trouble whatsoever...in my experience (I live in the middle of Missouri) these are some of the easiest %26amp; most forgiving plants to deal with. Simply wait until fall die-off, then cut the stalks back to about 3-5 inches above the ground. When digging, try pushing the shovel straight down into the ground, then angling under the plant to get as much of the root ball as possible. After you replant, make sure to really soak the soil around the plant. If you're transporting the plant from one place to another, a five gallon bucket full of water %26amp; MiracleGro will keep the roots safe until you get it to the new spot.
Reply:To Tell You The Truth, There Is No True Way To Uproot Any Plant. Plants Tend To Grow Peacefully, Spreading Their Roots Wherever There Is Nutrients. Once Uprooted, The Plant Is Disturbed And Go's Into A Panic (Kind Of Like A Fish Out Of Water) And Starts To Regroup All The Chloroplasts, And Eventually Die...Have Fun.....
Reply:do it in the fall after it dies we move ours the roots will break up but the main root should do well be sure to water a week or two after the broken off ones will also produce it will take as much as two years in some cases

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Where to plant my hibiscus plant?

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Can I plant my hibiscus plant in a clay pot and will it survive, or better just to live it in the flower garden?

Where to plant my hibiscus plant?
Any plant can be potted if the pot is large enough for that plants root system and you give it the proper amount of water, sun, and fertilizer.
Reply:Either way is ok.Just make sure it gets plenty of sun.More blooms that way.
Reply:plant it in the garden, it will have more chance of growing into a large healthy plant.

Getting a hibiscus tat on ankle. Should i add writing?

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Or would that look funny? If i should, what should it say? "Happiness"? or "Dream"? I would get it in a script font. Would that look weird? Should i just get the hibiscus flower?

Getting a hibiscus tat on ankle. Should i add writing?
Tattoo artists are usually really good about combining words with designs. If you've got a tattoo artist or shop in mind I'd ask them what they think. I think it is great idea myself, but I'm not a tattoo artist, so I probably don't see things the way they do.
Reply:http://www.ratemyink.com/?action=ssp%26amp;pid... thats my hibiscus

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Reply:My brother gave me the coolest tattoo....it is a full bloom rose with leaves and hibiscus flowers surrounding the rose. Too cool!!! No words were needed. ; D~

Luna hibiscus gone to seed?

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I purchased a luna hibiscus with one big flower on it at the time and what I thought were blooms-to-be, but they have turned into seed pods. Does this mean the plant is done blooming for the season?

Luna hibiscus gone to seed?
They are seed pods-where a flower once bloomed. Remove them and it will bloom.
Reply:what

My Hibiscus hasn't flowered in 2 years, is this normal?

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I haven't changed where it is located, regular with food and water

My Hibiscus hasn't flowered in 2 years, is this normal?
If you have not changed your plant's location in two years, i assume it is in a container and not planted in the ground. So I'm also going to guess you have not transplanted your Hibi in two years, if this is true you could have a root problem, if the roots are in bad condition there is'nt any amount of fertilizer or water or sun that is going to help. It will only make things worse. You also did'nt say where you live, but Rose mallow Hibiscus are perennials in zones 4-9, if your in these zones, try planting you tree in the ground. They do best in full sun but will tolerate light shade, prefer moist soil,they like ground liberally supplemented with compost, leaf mold, or other organic material. If you do transplant you tree, add a time released fertilizer at the bottom of the hole, time released does not burn the roots and last for a few months, where as water mixed fert's do not. It's ok to feed with liquid fert., but with a gentler dose, say 10-10-10, this also applies to container grown plants, time released is important added to the soil, this way you only have to overhead feed once a month or not at all if your plant is green and healthy, when you check out your root system, make sure it has thick white strong roots, if you transplant to another pot or to the ground, score the roots, loosen them with your hand, if the roots are brown, cut off the brown and replant into your newly ammended soil. Hope your flowers come soon!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
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Reply:Hibiscus flowering is directly related to the amount of HEAT they recieve. You could try placing bricks under the potted plant or around the planted plant to collect heat. (mulch over the bricks to disguise them) good luck
Reply:Has its exposure to the sun changed? For example, is there a tree nearby that has grown and blocked some of the much needed sunlight? Also, overfertilizing can cause a plant to grow like crazy and since it is so busy growing, it doesn't have the energy to bloom. There is a product on the market called Super Bloom by Greenlight that is created as a booster for plants who have a hard time blooming. When fertilizing for a bloom, the higher the middle number, the better, for example, Super Bloom is 12 - 55 - 6, where as Miracle Gro is 12 - 6 - 6. Check the amount of sun exposure and if you are fertilizing a lot, then back off and if you aren't fertilizing enough, then go get some Super Bloom - that should take care of your problem! Good Luck!
Reply:it's possible that you may need to loosen the soil around the roots,assuming it is planted in the ground. what type of "food" are you giving it? depending on where you live and what kind of soil you have, you may want to try changing your fertilizer. also,make sure it is mulched to retain moisture. is there any chance a nearby tree is shading it so it's not getting the same amount of sun it was a couple years ago?

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Does anyone know? is hibiscus anything outher than a flower? i had a dream.?

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in my dream it told me that the hibiscus know the true meaning of life....then i woke up at 5 am. so im wondering if mabey ther was a tribe or group of people with that name???

Does anyone know? is hibiscus anything outher than a flower? i had a dream.?
I enjoyed researching this question...turns out that there is a lot of symbolism connected to the hibiscus, although what it meant in your dream you will have to work out. Hopefully some of this information will help you come up with some insights. And thank you for sharing this wonderful dream you had!

From a lovely essay online:

"The meaning of hibiscus: Seize the opportunity. Rare beauty. Delicate beauty. Inspired by love. It lasts only one day though, then wilts. So does that mean love will one day wilt, too? That wouldn’t make any sense because hibiscus is consumed by love. Maybe it means that an opportunity should be seized before it wilts. Opportunity of what? Take the risk and prepare to be shut down, like the hibiscus closing its petals after a day. The delicate beauty and petals of the hibiscus is like the emotions of human beings--something that vulnerable shouldn’t be messed with. The beauty of hibiscus are rare, like finding love. Love is rare. Right. Love is rare. The hibiscus is also inspired by love. Addicted. Always thinking of love. So in a way you are like the hibiscus? In a way. I guess. Fragile and delicate, always consumed with love. It inspired a poem.

Pretty Red Hibiscus

by John Noble %26amp; Rube Wolf

Pretty red hibiscus

I've admired you right from the start

Pretty red hibiscus

You're the flower of my heart

Every day you're fairer

Than the fairest flower that grows

Pretty red hibiscus

You're beautiful everyone knows

Though you may not be scented

Like the other flowers are

But when the day has ended

You're as fair as an evening star

Pretty red hibiscus

I've admired you right from the start

Pretty red hibiscus

You're the flower of my heart

The hibiscus was fiery red. Red, symbolizing passion, courage, action, spontaneity, and impulsiveness. Was it a coincidence? Or was it fate that I was given a red hibiscus and not the nearby yellow roses? The color of red also means love, anger, power, danger, heat, and warning. Love. Passion. Danger. Heat. Warning. The color fits, the flowfriendship, beauty, inspiration, selfless acts of love. The meaning of the colors have a connection don’t they? I think it means that although love isn’t there anymore, it will never die.

Flowers grow and die. The seasons change, people change. The seasons greeted each other as they pass by, left behind memories of what could have been. From winter to summer. ... http://english3.fsu.edu/writing/book/vie...

From other websites:

Hibiscus symbolizes beauty and fertility, its 5 petal flowers speak of protection and its random growth that of chaos. It is used for spells involving randomness, glamours and repelling negativity.http://www.uponreflection.co.uk/ogham/pl...

Lust, Love, Divination http://www.photovault.com/Link/Food/Plan...

The Hibiscus. The hibiscus flower is overwhelmingly recognized as a symbol for delicate beauty.http://www.tattoojohnny.com/flower-tatto...

Hibiscus Coast: http://hibiscuscoast.kzn.org.za/hibiscus...
Reply:I feel the same way about Hibiscus..the flower..how odd for you to have a dream telling you that. I often have Hibiscus in my dreams (such as in my hair, floating in the ocean, etc.) I will poke around and see if there is anything substantial to that thought..
Reply:I love hibiscus but think...what does the lovely bloom resemble? Um-humm...
Reply:For what its worth a tea is made from Hibiscus in North Africa and is said to normalize blood pressure. Very popular in Egypt and the Sudan - its called "Carcadey". Dont know how this could relate to your dream but........................................
Reply:This is all:

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hibiscus

I dreamt about mermaids and mermaid impersonators. Very weird.
Reply:Dreams are funny things. You might want to start with how you feel when you see a hibiscus or hear the word. Sometimes a dream is just your mind sorting out things, beauty, light and air. Some facts, Hibiscus has many varieties and some are use for tea.

The word may be of Celtic background.
Reply:The purpose of the American Hibiscus Society, one of the larger specialized plant societies, is to encourage and promote the development and improvement of hibiscus and to collect, record and pass on information concerning hibiscus. It is a non-profit organization with headquarters in Venice, Florida.

The only Group I know of

http://americanhibiscus.org/

Dried Hibiscus please..anyone know of a local stockist !!?

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Does anyone know where i can buy some dried Hibiscus flower ( tea/drink making type) from local to me please (worksop/nottinghamshire) not the rosehip etc blended teabags available in chemists health -stores- the real stuff like i had on holiday in egypt recently..have some awaiting delivery i bought over the internet..but with the mail strike i.m still waiting delivery after a fornight from being despatched..(yes it was a reputable supplier so the problems not there!!)

any leads would be appreciated - .willing to travel within reasonble distance

Dried Hibiscus please..anyone know of a local stockist !!?
If from your references your in the UK as a former chef and frequent visitor the country, try your local West Indian or Jamaican store, and as for sorrel flowers, it is a form of hybicus from the islands.

Also any store with a Polynesian stock of products, even a local health or nutritional foods shop, at the West Indian/Jamaican store there generally sold in bags, a around 10-30 grams they look like red tea bags all dried out, I use one in a cup of hot water with a dash of lemon and honey for sweetener, you can also add them to a pot of regular teas for flavour and colour.

Here in Canada I get them very inexpensively at my local Jamaican shop, so you may have do some searching check the local directory for the place in you area, but you may need to make a trip out of town to a larger city like London, Manchester, Birmingham or Liverpool.
Reply:The only thing i would suggest to try a chinese herbalist.(search in yellow pages) I know they blend their own teas, so they may just have Hibiscus.
Reply:try hibiscus.co.uk

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I need an outline for this flower?

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I need an outline for this flower (with out the leaf) It's a hibiscus flower, but i want an outline so that i can edit it up a little bit and customize it. I want the outline to look as close to the hibiscus in the picture as possible. Thanks!

http://i32.tinypic.com/11t9che.jpg

I need an outline for this flower?
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Reply:ohh pretty:)

the only link i could think of the first person gave

When is the best time to plant a hibiscus in the North East, an what is the best way to care for a hibiscus?

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I have searched all over the internet trying to find a specific answer for the right way to plant a non-tropical hibiscus in the North-East, my home state of WV. Also to see what is the best way to care for this beautiful flower type? Mainly I wanted to know the best time of the year to plant the hibiscus %26amp; what if any thing special is involved with the planting of the hibiscus. My Mother %26amp; GrandMother both have purchased some hibiscus seeds %26amp; are excited to get them in the groud, but asked if I could find out on line the best way to plant %26amp; to care for them to be certain before they do plant them. Thank You so very much for your time %26amp; answering this question for me an my family. If you have any other questsions please feel free to e-mail or IM me. Thank You so very much once again as I know your time is valuable!!

When is the best time to plant a hibiscus in the North East, an what is the best way to care for a hibiscus?
Okay, looks like you are the same zone that I am in so, as a result, you can plant you perennial hibiscus now. Oh, wait, are you planting seeds or established plants. If already established plants then plant now. If seed then wait until spring. There is nothing special about planting or caring for them. They like full sun and they don't like to have wet feet so make sure you don't over water them. Keep the soil moist, but not wet. Other than that their care is similar to any other plant in the garden. Be aware that hibiscus flowers only survive one day, but they keep producing all summer long.

Good Luck

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Can i grow hibiscus plants in shade?

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What are the main thing that should be taken care of when keeping hibiscus in pots in shade in tropical conditions? Will it grow and flower properly?

What are the flowering plant species which are most suitable for these conditions, i mean in pots and in shade in tropical conditions(I am from India)?

Can i grow hibiscus plants in shade?
the plant will grow- but I don't think it will bloom
Reply:you may try it. however, why not plant small tomatoes? it has double purpose
Reply:Hibiscus like full sun. Heat prompts blooming. Shade plants include hosta, impatiens, here is a link:

http://search.yahoo.com/search?p=shade+l...
Reply:yes it will grow in the shade.

Where can I buy silk hibiscus flowers online?

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I'm making my own wedding flowers. I can't seen to find them. When I do find them the website only seems to carry red and yellow. Does anybody know?

Where can I buy silk hibiscus flowers online?
silk hibiscus flowers - http://astore.amazon.com/discount-home-p...

Hope this helps.
Reply:Try these:

http://luau.ziggos.com/silk-hibiscus-flo...
Reply:http://www.save-on-crafts.com

I've gotten almost all my flowers from there.
Reply:you could research 'hibiscus flowers' online and see what links you come up with

Using Hibiscus flowers?

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Has anyone used Hibiscus in their centerpieces and/or bouquets? I'm having a really tropical wedding and Hibiscus is my favorite flower. Are they hardy enough for arrangements? I can't find them on florist websites. Anyone with any information would be super helpful. I can't find squat!!

Using Hibiscus flowers?
I dreamed of having hibiscus for the longest time then the florist told me they were not an option. For one they wilt to fast after being "picked" and second they close up at night and open again in the morning, considering my wedding was in the evening that was not an option to have even the plants. Maybe you could just have the plants as decorations. Im sorry the hibiscus wont work any other way. I was just as disappointed as you are!
Reply:Awww, I love hibiscus flowers. I got this idea shot down by the florists. They said the flower does not last long enough. They did suggest silk hibiscus though. Hard to find also. Check at your local greenhouses, and ask them. An alternative would be a peony, it's another tropical flower that you can find a bit easier.
Reply:As far as my experience with hibiscus' goes (I am not a florist but have put them in arrangements before) they wilt very quickly. They really don't last long at all. The only thing I can suggest would be to have 'fake' ones... they can still look quite nice.
Reply:I have heard that they are not too hardy. Sad too....they are a beautiful flower!

How can I keep bugs off of my flowers?

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We have so many Japanese beetles on our hibiscus this year and any time a new flower opens it's instantly attacked by the bugs. What are so home remedies I can use to repel against them? Thanks so much!! :)

How can I keep bugs off of my flowers?
Hello

Your best bet would be to dust it with an organic Rotenone dust. Rotenone is made from plant oils that are poisonous to insects but to to us. Keep it dusted every 10-14 days and after very very heavy rains. This will either kill the beetles if they take a bite out of the foliage and blossoms or prevent them from even landing on the plant.

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Reply:Don't know of any home remedies for Japanese beetles, they are determined little things with no natural enemies in the states.

You can try a dish soap and water solution and spray the leaves, or do it the easy way...go to lowe's, home depot, wal-mart, etc. and buy a Japanese beetle trap/system.
Reply:They hate garlic. Someone on the gardenweb forum found a garlic-flavored olive oil spray in their cupboard and lightly sprayed their basil plants with it, %26amp; it got rid of the beetles.

Garlic spray:

Use up two cloves of garlic and a hot pepper in a pint of water. Strain, add a drop each of liquid Ivory soap and vegetable oil %26amp; spray on plants early in the morning or when it cool out.

You can also use a neem-based product to get rid of the beetles.

Some people position a bowl filled with soapy water (or oil) under the plant and tap lightly. They should fall out and drown in the solution. This procedure seems to be most effective in the morning or evening when the beetles are resting

Landscape with plants that are known to actively repel the adults, white mums, rue, tansy, larkspur, garlic, citronella.

Long-term prevention for Japanese Beetles is biological controls such as beneficial nematodes or a product called "milky spore," which attack the grubs, and prevent recurrence for years.

Mix in a Gallon of water:

1Tablsp liquid Ivory soap

1Tablsp cooking oil (or Horticultural oil)

1Tablsp hot Tabasco sauce

I haven't tried this on hibiscus, so I recommend starting with only 1 Tablesp of each of the oil %26amp; soap. You can go up to 2 Tablsp each if you test it on a leaf or flower first, %26amp; do this when it's cooler out. The sun can make the spray too concentrated %26amp; cause burning. Try to hit the Beetles because it works best when the oil coats the insects.
Reply:just enjoy the beetles instead

they are very beautiful up close

predators for them will arrive in time

I want info on supplementation of hibiscus leaves and flowers for hypercholesterol?

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I want info on supplementation of hibiscus leaves and flowers for hypercholesterol?
what are the other indian names for hibiscus??
Reply:There is no proof that it is effective. This, like green tea, claim many miracles, but there is no documentation at present.

What is besan, sikkakai, henna, mehandi, fenugreek seeds, gooseberry powder, and amla?

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Where do you get rose water and hibiscus leaves and flowers?

What is besan, sikkakai, henna, mehandi, fenugreek seeds, gooseberry powder, and amla?
Well henna and mehndi are both the same thing just one by one type in each of the things on yahoo images you will find out
Reply:Middle Eastern or specifically Persian markets.

I don't know where you are, but Jacksonville has a couple of good ones. I'll be Whole Foods markets carry them.

Health food stores carry rose water.

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Help me identify this flowering plant?

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It grows large (not enough to call it a tree though). the flowers are like double hibiscus and are pink initially and then take a darker hue. The leaves are maple leaf shaped and somewhat hairy.

Help me identify this flowering plant?
There is a variety of hibicus called Hibiscus syricus which sounds like this but it has hairless leaves and is deciduous. This could also be Hibiscus moscheutos, or Hibiscus mutabilis.
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Im looking for tropical flowers for tattoo ? Any ideas?

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I am going to get a hibiscus flower, a lilly and.....pls help. thx

Im looking for tropical flowers for tattoo ? Any ideas?
Image search for the flowers you want, find the colors and shapes you like best. Then have someone who can draw really well sketch up a design for you. Or, if you can't find anyone to draw one for you, take the pictures you want to the tattoo artist and have him/her come up with a design. That way, it'll be a very unique design rather than a copy of a picture you find.

Those are really great flowers and I'm sure it will look gorgeous.
Reply:Go to a reputable tattoo place and look at their portfolio. A good tattoo salon will have a very large selection, into the hundreds of thousands of designs. I guarantee you, 100% that you will find something that you will like!

Also, look at http://www.tattoojohnny.com. That is a huge tattoo database that seems to only be getting bigger with age. Very best of luck to you!
Reply:look up what u want @ photobucket
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Reply:orchids are nice, and so are passionflowers.
Reply:I like orchids...
Reply:This is real Cute, I swear I dont Have this one but i thought it was mad sweet!!

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Reply:I personally think u shouldn't have one cuz when u get older it might shrivle up or something.

How did chef Bun Lai come up with the menu at MIya's Sushi in New Haven?

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Although the decor at Miya's Sushi wont win any design awards, it is the awe-inspiring pan Asian sushi menu that draws the crowds. Chef Bun Lai is a New England legend and guests here have been known to drive hours to dine here. At Miya Japanese restaurant, the menu incorporates combinations of ingredients one would never imagine to work. My favorite is wild narrow leaved cattail with brie cheese and a lemon dill sauce, delicately rolled sushi style and tempura fried whole. Other favorites include, snapper infused with beets and hibiscus flower; kobe beef ginger wine nigiro; raw salmon with tomatoes, capers and yuzu served on crackling hot rice chips; jumbo soft shell crab wrapped in potato skin, topped with taosted havarti and thumbnail sized fried baby crabs; squid and balck bean in a squid ink and chicken broth flavored spicy sushi roll...you must try it for yourself to believe it.

How did chef Bun Lai come up with the menu at MIya's Sushi in New Haven?
i would love to try it, but now that you are marketing it on here, i dont think i can, because that is against ya guidelines and i dont want to get in trouble. thanks a lot for ruining it for me.
Reply:wtf? do you like work there. are you trying to bring business?

Cat urine vs. potted hibiscus?

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I have a potted hibiscus that me cat urinated in. Since the incident, the plant hasn't flowered at all and all the leaves have fallen off. It is still green underneath, though. Is there any way to help it recover, or will it never flower again?

Cat urine vs. potted hibiscus?
I'd flush the hibiscus with a LOT of tepid water to remove as much of the urine/urea/ammonia as possible. I find it unlikely that ONE event has caused this; I have a hunch that Kitty has been pulling this stunt for a while. One way to prevent a recurrence is to get a clear plastic saucer bigger than the diameter of the pot (such as you'd normally set the plant IN), cut a hole in the center big enough to accomodate the stem of the plant, and a slit from the edge to the hole. Turn it upside down, and slip it around the stem of the plant to provide a shield. The cat can't get to the dirt, but you can easily remove the "shield" to water the plant. I suspect that after some time, and proper care, your hibiscus will flower again.
Reply:Yea, cat urin is extremely acidic. It killed the plan prbably. Water it alot to try to re-purify it, but chances are the plan is dead.
Reply:Best to do- re-plant the mixture with fresh dirt and put orange peelings and sprinkle cayenne peppers around the dirt and planter- this will keep all the kitties away!

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Hibiscus indoors?

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Is it possible to grow a hibiscus plant indoors? I love these flowers but I'm in Missouri and the winters won't let me plant them outdoors.

Hibiscus indoors?
make your husband but you these flowers and plants them then dig them up before the first frost then put them indoors for you that way all you have to do is sit back and enjoy their beauty as well as yours
Reply:I would assume that you are asking about tropical hibiscus....if that is this case you can bring them inside before the first frost in your area. A sunny warm spot would be best, however, all plants go through a "rest period" as part of there natural cycle. You would need to water less frequently and do not fertilize or feed the plant during the winter months. Also, to help acclimatize your plant to its new surroundings you may want to take it from its spot outdoors and move it into a garage or basement for a few days so it can adjust to the new environment. The converse would be true before you put it back outside. Any sudden change in environment can stress the plant and force it to drop its leaves.

There are also "hardy hibiscuses" or althea as it is sometimes called that would be hardy all year planted outside in your area.
Reply:it is better to keep them indoors in winters near your glass window . by doing so it will get enough heat and light and grow more better than ever.
Reply:I live in Oklahoma our winters aren't as bad as yours but i plant my hibiscus in a pot so that i may bring them in before the freeze. my plants live indoors in the winter and back outside arranged nicely in the spring thru fall. So to answer your question yes they will live great indoors. I hope this helps........Have a great day!

The Hibiscus plant in our garden blooms white and pink color flowers in different branches of the same plant.?

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View the Photo :

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2202/2415...

The Hibiscus plant in our garden blooms white and pink color flowers in different branches of the same plant.?
That's really pretty..could be that it was what they call grafted...attaching one plant to a different one by taping it up until the plants have grown together (%26lt; to put it briefly)

here's a link chock full of info

http://www.fancyhibiscus.com/

hope this answer helps :)
Reply:may b due to genetic mutation

Do Hibiscus Trees Make Seeds?

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I have a pink hibiscus tree that I recently bought and I was wondering if the flowers made seeds. Here is what the old flower pods look like:

http://i64.photobucket.com/albums/h185/S...

Do Hibiscus Trees Make Seeds?
Yes they do! Why didn't you leave them on the plant?

Why carbon content is higher in stem of bird of paradise stem compared to other part of it?

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i do my research and found that difference plant contain difference % of carbon and nitrogen.why carbon content is higher in stem of bird of paradise stem compared to other part of it?

but for Garden balsam why %C is higher in it leaves compared to it's stem, flower and roots?

Hibiscus's stem has more%C than other part of it?

can anyone explain?

Why carbon content is higher in stem of bird of paradise stem compared to other part of it?
if you are doing this kind of research why are you doing it if you can't understand your results?
Reply:Any plant region with high densities of woody structural elements would have a high carbon level because cellulose and lignin are carbohydrates. This may include leaves because many plants make them tougher to support a large horizontal photosynthetic area or to discourage herbivory. Only in regions of active metabolism with nitrogen rich proteins would see the ratio shift in a plant.

Impatiens balsamina if grown as an annual does not develop a woody stem so the cellulose %26amp; lignin content would be lower. Lignification happens to mature vascular xylem tissue to provide support.

The areas with proteins would be the cambium or apical growth in stems or roots.
Reply:does it have anything to do with some sort of process taking place in the parts of those plants

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Making my own Artifical Bouquets?

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I want to make my own artifical bouquets... But i want brilliant blues and teals.... can you die the artifical flowers? or is there any sites i can pick out my own one by one i prefeer tropical flowers hibiscus or roses .... help would be great thanx!

Making my own Artifical Bouquets?
hobbylobby.com has a division called crafts etc that is really good. Garden Ridge used to be really good but i haven't used them in forever. If you choose to dye flowers yourself be careful, color matching is tricky. Have you thought of using the accents in the arrangement as the brighter colors and more natural colors for the flowers you like? There are more options for doing that than locking yourself into thinking that all the flowers in the arrangement have to be bright bright bright. good luck
Reply:yes you can die anything good luck nice hobbie
Reply:It depends on what the flowers are made of. If you have a store called Michael's near you, they have all kinds of artificial flowers that are very nice and they have many different colors. They also have a website to order from.

Where can I buy carcade in the UK?

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Carcade or Karkade otherwise dried hibiscus flowers - a red tea drink common in Egypt

Where can I buy carcade in the UK?
These people should have it or know where to get it.

Trafalgar Tea Company Ltd

High Birks Farm

Crosthwaite

Kendal

Cumbria

LA8 8BX

email: sales@trafalgarteas.co.uk

tel: 01539 568262

We're listed on 247HighStreet.co.uk
Reply:Try Whitard of Chelsea.

They have retail shops throughout London, they also have a comprehensive web-site at

http://www.Whitard.co.uk

Good Luck in your search
Reply:I should try an Herbalist, you don't say where you are staying so ask around.
Reply:Anywhere in London

There is one particular shop in Wood Green

White cala lily... is that a good wedding flower?

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im doing a play on my future wedding comedy/drama cala lilys are my favorite flowers beside hibiscus, and baby's breath....

White cala lily... is that a good wedding flower?
Im afraid i allways put lillys with funurels
Reply:They are very nice for a wedding. I had the white ones when i got married i held them with the long steams and a purple ribbon wrapped around the stem all the way down . the only thing is it all depends on the time of year you get married i got married in aug. and they were not in season then so it was very expensive to get fresh so i opted for silk they were still very nice and looked real
Reply:I love calla lilies and I hope to be able to use them for my own wedding; however, many people, especially here in the South, consider the Calla Lily a flower best suited for funerals. If you ask my mother, marriages might as well be funerals.
Reply:Yeah, I agree with Janet. For some reason I link cala lilies to funerals. But people seem to like them for weddings too. I'd cut out the anthers though, if you get that on your dress it's very hard to get out.
Reply:Calla lilies are beautiful wedding flowers. Look at the fourth photo down on this page.

http://www.ashtongardens.com/photos.asp?...
Reply:I think they are gorgeous and are great for weddings. The only problem with them is if you have allergies, because the sap that comes out of the stems can give you a rash.
Reply:Yes, they are beautiful flowers for a wedding.
Reply:they're lovely flower's-but beaware that the stamen's can stain.

Hibiscus Plant!!! I new to this. Please help!!!?

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Ok I got a really amazing plant for my birthday. Its a Hibiscus plant with big pink and white flower. The thing is it didnt come with any info. Like how to care for it. How much light? How much water? Re-plotting advice? I just got it on sat. %26amp; today all the flowers died:( Im so upset. I havnt watered it yet bc the soil is still moist. Not sure what I sure do. I have it inside. Is it dying??

Hibiscus Plant!!! I new to this. Please help!!!?
First of all dont be upset if all the flowers died becuase they only last one day. Its normal.

Care

Your hibiscus probably wont bloom indoors or at least not well, but it will bloom perfectly outside. When temps are in the 80s put it in full sun and water daliy. Now indoors you only need to water every 2 to 3 days.

Once outside it will do nicely. The time to Re pot is before it goes out side. they arent hard to re pot and dont need to be repotted often.

once winter is on it way and temperatures arent in the 80s any more your plant will stop blooming. Now is the time to bring it in.

How to Bring It Indoors for the winter.

hibiscus plants bring in bugs from outside, so you will need to follow these steps to prevent them.

First water the entire plant as well as the undersides of the leaves.

Then cut off a bit of the tip of the stem. If your plant is large cut off 2 inches from the stem, if small one inch or less. After you prune your plant water again. Wait 3 days for it to dry out. then bring it in.

Now indoors your plant will at first lose a few leaves. This is normal. Also snice you cut the stem it will not flower indoors till summer. This is Important becuase winter is its rest time, and also bugs like to live on new growth so cutting the new leaves off are nessecary. Water less about once every 4 days and once spring come add plant food such as miracle gro and water a bit more. them once summer arrives again take it back out side and enjoy.

If it refused to flower give it some plant food.
Reply:Yes, these are tropical plants that like full sun and warm temperatures. If you are going to keep it indoors, it needs a south facing window to do best. If you are in a warm climate, you can put it outdoors, but it can never be allowed to get too cold, say below 50-60 degrees. The flowers don't last real long, so as long as the plant itself looks OK, don't worry about the dead flowers, it may just have been their time. Does it still have flower buds yet to bloom? You need to watch for insects on the undersides of the leaves, hybiscus are spider mite magnets. Spider mites are very tiny little buggers that produce fine little webbing on the undersides of the leaves. If you see this, get some Malathion and spray it asap, before they get too bad. Keep the soil evenly moist but not soaked at all times. Good luck!
Reply:hibiscus is a tropical plant. it shouldn't just die like that. are you sure it wasn't infested with something? you should put it by a sunny window and spray it with water along with the watering. remember, tropical plants can never be dried out they love to be wet...
Reply:The flowers don't last long at all. Bring a leaf to a decent nursery and ask if it is a tropical hibiscus or a hardy hibiscus.

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A good tattoo parlor in San Diego, Ca?

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I am looking for a great tattoo artist in San Diego to do a back piece of hibiscus flowers and a chines symbol. I want the tattoo to look more real than cartoonist.

A good tattoo parlor in San Diego, Ca?
No matter who says the shop and the artist are great...

do your homework and go see for yourself.

Absolute Tattoo

5375 Kearny Villa Road #103

San Diego, Ca. 92123

858)715-8288

Blue Dragon Tattoo's

3094 Main Street

San Deigo, Ca. 92113

619)544-0075

Dutch Touch Tattoo

363 N 2nd St. ste A

El Cajon,Ca.

619)447-3574
Reply:I think that Judy Parker is one of the best in the business.

http://www.judyparker.org/

She will be doing my next tattoo in October.

Rider (soon to be inked by Judy)
Reply:check out patty kelly at avalon tattoo
Reply:Above All Tattoo in PB. I've had friends who have been tattooed there and they all had a great experience and their tattooes look really good. Last time I was in there someone was getting a pretty detailed backpiece done and it looked amazing. I'm getting another tattoo in a couple months and I plan to go there.
Reply:Hands down, Avalon Tattoo. Pick any of the artists, they're all really great.

Avalon Tattoo - Pacific Beach

1035 Garnet Ave.

San Diego, Ca 92109

(858) 274-7635

Avalon Tattoo 2 - 2nd floor

3039 Adams Ave.

San Diego, Ca 92116

(619) 280-1957

http://www.avalontattoo.com/

Where can I make contact with wine&spirits importers?

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We look for importers/distributors of our product.

Casa Destiladora S.A de C.V. is a company established in San Miguel de Allende, Guanajuato, México. Actually producing XAICA Liqueur (hibiscus sabdariffa flower). At the moment with a 10,000 cases per year production capacity which can be expanded upon sales contract basis.

Xaica is a premium quality tasteful liqueur due to the distillation process. This is a product directly extracted from the flower, not a flavored alcoholic beverage.

Hibiscus is used to prepare a refreshing tea. The tea owes its characteristic fruity flavor to a range of plant acids. Stems and leaves closely resemble the cranberry in flavor. The wine-red color is due to anthocyanins.

It is very high in vitamin C (ascorbic acid). Every 100 gm of fresh calyx will contains 2.85 ug vitamin D, 0.04 mg vitamin B1, 0.06 mg vitamin B2, and 0.05 mg vitamin B2 Complex.

Where can I make contact with wine%26amp;spirits importers?
You may want to try looking under imports in the Thosmas Register. This tool is available online at www.thomasregister.com

What's wrrong with my Hibiscus?

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I bought 4 thriving Hibiscus plants. I transferred three of them to large clay pots and the 4th to a tiny little flower bed. The three plants in my big clay pots have all but expired. The 4th in the little raggedy bed is thriving. What did I do wrong? The plants were all pot bound but I was really careful with the roots. Please help me someone!

What's wrrong with my Hibiscus?
It sounds like the ones in the pots are not getting the right amount of water. Clay pots are notorious for either drying out too fast, or holding too much water; without knowing other symptoms, it's hard to say. If the leaves are getting brown tips, or in general getting "crispy," then the plants aren't getting enough water; if the plant is turning yellow over all and sagging a bit, it's more likely that they're getting too much water.

If you live in an area where it gets very dry, then putting a coating of epoxy on the INSIDE of the pot can allow you to use them; it prevents the water from the soil from being absorbed into the pot itself. Likewise, it can help in wet areas to prevent the water in the walls of the pot from overwhelming the soil. That way, you get all the benefits of the plastic barrier, but with the nicer looks of terra cotta.
Reply:In the past I made the same mistake. You have to give them a drink daily until they make it thru the 1st year. Once they make that they will come back year after year that is if they are hardy. If tropical they will die off after the 1st frost.
Reply:you might have put them in too big a pot if the leaves turned yellow you forgot to water one day Hibiscus like lots of water the roots might be too root bound take them out of the pot and cut the roots with a sharp knife from top to bottom get a product called Superthrive and follow directions
Reply:It might not be your fault at all. It is almost too late to buy plants. The upkeep starts suffering near the end of the season. They might not have been watered properly.

Next year, buy the shrubs the size you want and do not put them in larger pots. You can put their pots down into a prettier pot (no soil needed) if you wish. Make sure it has holes for the water to drain out.

After a month or so, you can start a liquid fertilizer schedule. Fertilize from every 7 to 14 days. Read and follow the directions on the container.

Water is the most important thing. Do not let them dry out. This will do them in fast. Plants must have water, even your garden where you have the other shrub.

Next spring, use time-released fertilizer on your outdoor garden. We use Osmocote. Always read and do what the directions on the container says to do. Water in well. You can plant after you do this OR you can buy bagged compost and spread it about 4 to 6 inches deep in your garden. Water well and then plant.

Remember, water is the most important thing.

After cutting back tropical hibiscus many yellow leaves?

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Indoor hibiscus plant flowering and growing very well had to cut the plant back as it was reaching the ceiling in the room it was in. Plant is in SW facing window with lots of sun. After cutting it back now many if not most of the leaves are yellowing and falling off plant. New growth is coming in on many of the stocks including where I cut it back. Is this any thing to be concerned with?

After cutting back tropical hibiscus many yellow leaves?
Most plants, including hibiscus, respond well to pruning. They usually grow back more lush then before they were pruned. It sounds like your plant responded in a normal manner. The emergence of new growth indicates that the plant is responding well. Here is my favorite website for the care of houseplants of all kinds:

http://www.plantoasis.com/

You can also do a websearch for "hibiscus care" (include the quotation marks in the Yahoo search box) and explore the results.

Good luck with your house plants.
Reply:in shock, yes , if you look at the major franchises/dealerships they usually have a profesional doing there yard when the leaves/trees go dormaint then thats a good time to trim ...........but since the plant is inside, its outside of its natural enviroment...the weather is not the same as it would be to a normal enviroment(no fresh air) factor in the diff then u got yellow tree....if u got the new growth ....it's adapting to the envo..depending on the time frame its been in the house really makes a trick ?
Reply:It sounds like it might have been cut back too much at one time and is in shock.

Make sure you keep watering it with a light fertilizer. With plants its good to prune them lightly and more often that letting them go too long and taking a chance on shock.

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Hibiscus plants..?

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I live in India and have a terrace garden.I have many types of Hibiscus plants in my garden,most of them are red ones.Thay are big enough,but the number of flowers which they get is comparitively less.There is ample sunlight in my garden,i water the plants regularly and also use good quality soil and natural fertilisers.How do I increase their number of flowers,and also the flower size?They are free of insects.

Hibiscus plants..?
hi with all my flowers in the garden and my hibiscus plant i dead head them every day , meaning i just pinch off the dead flowers and that makes it produce more and flower for longer , hope this has helped a little love Tracey x
Reply:u got to probably dig in the soil fronm the sides of the pot and loosen the soil and nourish it with manure from daily kitchen waste. use wasted tea powder
Reply:Pinch off every flower as soon as they start to wilt
Reply:The flowers are self dead heading, but the seed pods are not.
Reply:perhaps reason you have fewer flowers is because the roots have not completely filled the pot. most container plants need to be root bound before producing flowers.

the size of the flower is due to the variety of the plant.

when using fertilizer you should check the package for the numbers. the first number is for top growth (leaves and branches), the second number is for blooms, and the third number is for root development. be certain the middle number is the highest number. use a weak solution of fert to water every time you water to insure profuse blooms.

hope this helps. :)

Edited to add: hibiscus are self dead-heading. no need to pinch off the spent blooms as they will fall off the next day.
Reply:plant food it the key to large flowers the size of dinner plates and as much as 12 flowers a day. you may need some store bought fertilizers as well. also do you prune them back because it only flowers on new growth

Hibiscus has yellow leaves after cutting plant back?

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I just got a plant from HD, all it said was Hibiscus. It has a twisted trunk like base. Any care advice?

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It has an orange/red flower w/several more buds. It almost looks like a topiary. I don't know if it's hardy or has to be dug up in the fall and brought inside. NH winters are pretty harsh.

I just got a plant from HD, all it said was Hibiscus. It has a twisted trunk like base. Any care advice?
The trend of training shrubs into topiary forms was just in Cottage Living magazine (or one of the many h %26amp; g mags that I get). The hardiness zone was listed as 10+. It caught my attention because I live in zone 9 and regular hibiscus thrive here- I have several in the yard. The article said that all of these topiary forms drop one hardiness zone - must have something to do with the long exposed trunk, but that you can keep it potted and bring it indoors when the temp drops. I definitely would not plant it. We had a "cold" winter this year and my mature ones took a beating, but all came back.

Also a tip - they are acid loving - coffee grounds and leaf litter work great for mulching. Full sun for best blooms.
Reply:I just bought a pink hibuscus at the green house, the tag said hardly to -20 just mulch it well after the gorund is frozen in the fall.
Reply:It is a hibiscus. It will not survive the Alabama winters so I know that it will not survive NH winters.

You can plant it in a planter to make it easy to move inside when you have to.

Deadhead it when the blooms die. It makes it look so much better.

They are easy to care for, mine lived in full/partial sun %26amp; I watered it every night.

It died b/c I forgot to bring it in when it got really cold but it lasted beautifully all summer/fall until the weather got bad.
Reply:Check out Wikipedia and look up hibiscus this is what I always do...
Reply:It is a braided hibiscus, and not hardy. Yes, you have to bring it in before the first frost. Winter it over in the house and put it out late next spring. If you want the easy one, pick up a hardy hibiscus, plant it and forget it. Each year it will give you the same type of blooms, but 2x as big.
Reply:You can check http://www.1800topsoil.com to see if they have someone local who can help you.

I want the chinese symbol "daddy's little girl" tattoo but not sure where to put it?

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My dad passed away in 2003 so this has a significant meaning to me. I want it small but not sure where to put it. I was thinking on my wrist and if i have to cover it I could just wear a watch. I am already getting hibiscus flower on the top of my foot. Anyone have any good suggestions?

I want the chinese symbol "daddy's little girl" tattoo but not sure where to put it?
I like the wrist idea. That way you could decide when to display it.

Just nowhere that could be construed as sexual in any way. That could get weird.
Reply:I would say the rib cage... you dont see those much. the wrist is good too
Reply:put it on yout left shoulder balde... its close to your heart and easily hidden when you need it to be. i try to make my clients understand that if they ever want or try to get a professional job then anything on public skin may be a turn off to your employer. just keep that in mind.

i know youll make a good decision! and that will be a great looking tat.
Reply:This is a real personal decision. As an older tattooed man I am very discrete where I have mine. I am professional by day and a freak/side show performer at night. Even today some people are very judgmental in life,including future boyfriends. Make a prudent decision.
Reply:somewhere daddy would've approved of! did you guys hold pinkies like a secret handshake? then get it on your pinkie....get it somewhere that reminds you of him....just the little things you guys did try to remember then decide
Reply:back of you neck.

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Hibiscus plant question?

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my hibiscus plant did not bloom since I bought it in 2 years, inside the house. Should I leave it outside during summer time to get flowers?

Hibiscus plant question?
It needs to go outside for the summer. I drag mine out every summer which seems like a pain but well worth it after it starts blooming. If you decide to take it outside, you should change the soil too, and maybe a new pot? Hibiscus will love you for the extra care
Reply:Hibiscuses go dormat when in a house becuase the temperatures in the house are like winter in the tropics. In places such as California and Florida the hibiscus will stop blooming in the winter and lose some leaves because the temperatures are only in the low 70s. They need mid 80s and full sun to bloom. It is normal for it not to bloom in the house, unless in a warm area you will only see scattered blooms inside if any at all.

This summer take it outside in full sun and it will bloom nicely. Also add some plant food so it can get started, it will take a month outdoors before it blooms. Must be warm outside too.
Reply:Absolutely, they really flourish in the ground or in a very large pot with good sunlight.
Reply:it needs light.
Reply:yes, it likes sun.

Would a pink/yellow hibiscus tattoo look weird?

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i want a flower tattoo and i think hibiscus are really pretty, does it sound ugly to u?

Would a pink/yellow hibiscus tattoo look weird?
It sounds beautiful, go for it!! I'm going to do some more work on my sleeve with some birds of paradise and lotus. And how could that possibly sound ugly - flowers are so pretty! I think purple/yellow would be gorgeous, too since they are complimentary colors.
Reply:sounds cute
Reply:no it wouldn't be ugly at all I actually have a hibiscus tattoo and it is yellow with pinkish/red in the middle of it, it looks very nice if your interested in seeing it so you know check out my 360 page.
Reply:You need to talk to the tattooist. There are some colors that don't age well.

The flower itself would be pretty.
Reply:i was just talink to my boyfriend about getting 3 pink and yellow hibiscus flowers down my ribcage before i got on here! haha no i lke them they are very pretty flowers adn the colors are a good mix =)
Reply:I have quite a few Hibiscus and one is pink with yellow in the middle. I think it's beautiful and they are a really pretty flower. And no it doesn't sound ugly to me.
Reply:maybe not pink and yellow lets keep pink but change yellow to purple or green or blue! I need help on my question now please click http://answers.yahoo.com/question/index?...

here is a really nice drawing of an outline for your hibiscus http://www.hawaiischoolreports.com/activ...

To what extent it is true that coconut oil boiled with hibiscus leaves and flowers make healthy hair, turns gr

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....turns grey hair into black %26amp; preventing hair fall

To what extent it is true that coconut oil boiled with hibiscus leaves and flowers make healthy hair, turns gr
Try looking over the internet.

What's a good souvenir from Canada and/or Seattle?

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You know how Hawaii have these different kinds of souvenirs like a dolphin magnet, anything that has hibiscus flower on it, chocolate covered macadamia nuts, etc... what about Canada and Seattle? Im going to both places. What are they famous for? I want to bring back something for my friends. Any idea?

What's a good souvenir from Canada and/or Seattle?
If you were going east coast of Canada, you would probably be looking at maple syrup, magnets of the parliament buildings, Maple Leaf / Ottawa Senators / Montreal Canadiens jerseys or caps, Niagara falls snow globes, inuit art having to do with seals.

Since you mentioned Seattle, I assume you are looking at west coast of Canada, so I would go with totem poles, redwood carvings, postcards of the Rockies, Calgary Flames / Edmonton Oilers / Vancouver Canucks items, and indian art. There is also edibles in the form of smoked salmon, and bear claws (a chocolate cluster similar to "Turtles")
Reply:If your going to victoria,bc, you should bring them back some chocolates form purdys chocolates! soo yummy and pretty affordable. They are in the bay center on the bottom floor!!
Reply:CANADA :MAPLE SYRUP

SEATTLE: ???
Reply:Seattle people have the bumpershoot which is actually an umbrella. Washington State has was called the banana slug and is sold in tourist areas. Its a big fat slug. Seattle is also known for its Starbucks coffee.
Reply:Canada: Totem pole figure, smoked salmon, native art.

Seattle: Native art.

Happy travels!
Reply:Canada is very diverse and depending on where you go you'll find different things:

Standard - Mounties, beavers, Maple anything

Western - beer and hockey, farm art

East/west coasts - whales, salmon, fishing in general, art

Enjoy your trip!

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Flower questions?

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do u have to do anything to a hibiscus after it drops its dead flowers? and when do day lilies start blooming? my hibiscus dropped the flowers it had but still has the green parts. and my day lilies look fully grown but no flowers are showing up.

Flower questions?
Here in the northern midwest day lilies are just about to begin flowering. Not sure about the hibiscus. . . whenever I have had them the deer eat the flowers!
Reply:Ideally Hibiscus flowers should be removed at the node once they droop. Such dead heading encourages more flowers. Better not to wait till the flowers fall on their own.

Hibiscus plants - small leaves or less leaves. advise?

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I have a rooftop garden with 18 hibiscus plants in pots. The pots are not too large though. The plants are almost 2 years old. I do get flowers from most of the plants on a daily basis. However, the plants look barren and the leaves are very small and very few. When I see other potted hibiscus plants in other houses, I find them leafy. Please advise

Hibiscus plants - small leaves or less leaves. advise?
Temperature and sunlight are the main factors here. The night time temperature for your garden shouldn't dip below the 45 F mark (it can occasionally, but it's best to keep'em warm). Daytime temps in the 70's F. Tropical Hibiscus (I am presuming here) like it sunny.

You mentioned that they were in 'small' pots. If they've been in the same pot for 2-3 years they should be checked to see if they need repotting. Pull the plant out of the pot, if there are alot of roots around the edge, probably you need to move the plant into the next size larger pot (if roots are coming out of the bottom, that's a good indicator too - as Reynwater says). Don't move to too large a pot, and plant the plants at the same level they are at in their current pot. In the spring and summer (in cooler climates) they should be getting a regular application of fertilizer, less in the fall and winter (in warmer area's consult your local independent garden center for fertilizing advice).

They should get the occasional pruning as well, to keep the plants compact (for container growing). Spring is the time to do that. Reduce long branches.

I hope that this helps

Good luck
Reply:I brought tropical hibiscus in as the winter approached. I keep them in a sunny kitchen but am having an equivalent problem. They dropped their regular-size leaves and now have small leaves with beautiful pink flowers. I think lack of bright sunlight is the culprit. I am not sure how you deal with that on a rooftop but it may be a seasonal problem. If they can slip through until the sunny warm days the plants may return to their full glory.
Reply:Check the bottom of the pots, if you see roots coming out of the holes, they want repotting. Hibiscus are heavy feeders, give them some Miracle Gro. Bloom is encouraged by heat. good luck
Reply:Hibiscus. Which kind?

You need to know which one you have. Unfortunately, garden centers, nurseries and home improvement centers lump all hibiscus together.

If your hibiscus has glossy deep green leaves, 3-6" flowers of red, pink, orange, yellow, double or single flowers, it is probably a TROPICAL hibiscus. While many common garden varieties have the 3-6" blooms, many of the hybrid varieties of tropical hibiscus can have blooms around 10" in diameter under ideal conditions.

Another way to check is if the flowers are salmon, peach, orange, or yellow, or double flowered, then you probably have a TROPICAL hibiscus. Hardy hibiscus do not come in these colors or in doubles! Many tropical hibiscus flowers have more than one color in a bloom either in bands or as spots.

If your hibiscus has dull medium green heart shaped leaves, dinner plate sized white, pink or red flowers with HUGE, bomb shaped buds (2-4" in length!), it is a perennial, hardy hibiscus.

Hardy hibiscus need very little care over the winter, they are root hardy to about zone 5 with no protection. They die to the ground each year.

If you have a tropical hibiscus, remember it is a TROPICAL. They will not tolerate more than a night or two of light freezes. Even one hard freeze (below 25) could kill the plant. These plants are native to sunny, warm and usually humid tropical places.

They detest cold, rainy weather and cold, wet soil. They will not reliably survive outdoors north of zone 9. In all other areas, it may be a good idea to bring them indoors BEFORE temps regularly drop below 40-45 F at night to avoid any damage.

Treating your tropical hibiscus correctly will give you years of enjoyment. But remember, they are not immortal! Some are spent after 4 or 5 years in a pot and should be tossed away at this point. Try some of the many and never ending new hybrids being developed!

I want a flower tattoo on my hip...?

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But I'm unsure of what type of flower. I'm leaning towards hibiscus but I also want one that means eternity, forever, love, or something along those lines. Does anyone know which flowers mean that? I used to be a florist but all the ones I see to find arent very attractive. And I already have a rose.

I want a flower tattoo on my hip...?
Here's 3 sites that have long lists of flowers and their meanings:

http://www.victorianbazaar.com/meanings....

http://www.tokenz.com/meaning-of-flowers...

http://www.craftassoc.com/flowers.html

There is a long list of flowers that symbolize love:

forget me nots

scarlet fuchsia

honeysuckle

orchids

just to name a few :o )
Reply:I recomend the butterfly more but you can see here

http://www.flowerphotos.com/collections....
Reply:Don't do it. Don't do it. Don't do it.

God gave you a perfect body... don't do it.
Reply:I know this isn't the answer to your question, but my butterfly tattoo I have on my right hip near the bone hurt like heck. I had to actually ask the tattooist to be sure he was tatting on my hip because it felt like he was tatting someplace else...but anyways, peony's are cool flowers to have tatt'd too many people have hibiscus now days.
Reply:Hello...

LARKSPUR (PINK) - Fickleness

LILAC - Beauty

LILY (ORANGE) - Hatred

LILY (WHITE) - Virginity, Purity, Majesty, It's Heavenly To Be With You

LILY (YELLOW) -I'm Walking On Air, False and Gay, Gratitude

LILY (CALLA) -Beauty

LILY (DAY) - Chinese Emblem For Mother

LILY (EUCHARIS) - Maiden Charms

LILY (TIGER) - Wealth, Pride, Prosperity

LILY OF THE VALLEY - Sweetness, Tears Of The Virgin Mary, Return To Happiness, Humility, You've Made my Life Complete

There are some meanings of different lilies. Good luck with your decision!
Reply:My favorite flowers is a Lotus. They close up and night and open up everu morning. Beautiful flowers, Egypians believed they were representative of the SunGod AmunRa (RA) and thus worshiped the flower.

Hardy Hibiscus: Trying to identify type?

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Hi,

I have a hardy hibiscus (not sure what type it is). It is a very different type of hibiscus just to give you some background--the plant grows what I'd describe as individual skinnier stalks instead of the normal bush like appearance. And the flowers are amazing--a dark rich pink with a Stamen that is very very bright yellow--and pink on the very ends. My step father found some seeds at an old abandoned homesite and planted them about 15 years ago. He gave me two very late last fall but only one made it through the winter.

The seed pod is not as wrinkled and pointed as all the other hardy hibiscus seed pods I have seen.

The closest hibiscus it resembles is a Disco Belle, but I know it is not that type. Any ideas on what kind it might be? I can send you a pic if you e-mail me with your e-mail address.

Hardy Hibiscus: Trying to identify type?
I am in texas where we have a hardy Rose Mallow called the Texas star...but I don't think that is what you are talking about..I have a book with pictures of all kinds of Hibsicus moscheutos...giant rose mallows...., including the Salt Marsh Mallow and others. I will email you
Reply:Not too sure about the name, if you e-mail me a photo I'll give it a go!

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Reply:Hibiscus moscheutos AKA Rose Mallow

The last link has the different species for this type of hibiscus.

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I have a potted hibiscus plant and I'm not sure what to do.?

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I cannot bring it into the house (due to my cat) for the winter. Should I put it in the ground before winter? It also rarely flowers. Maybe once a month, one flower at a time. If I shoulder plant it in the ground, where should I plant it?

I have a potted hibiscus plant and I'm not sure what to do.?
Depends on the type of hibiscus it is and what your winters are like. There are hardy and tropical hibiscus. If it's hardy, you can plant it (nearly anywhere) and it will come back next year. If it's tropical, it probably won't. They won't withstand a freeze.

If you are in the VERY deep south, a tropical may do well outside. Otherwise, find a friend with big doors and no cat. Make it a gift to someone who can enjoy it.
Reply:What a coincidence. I ordered a hibiscus plant from the florist to go in church one Sunday a couple of months ago. I was planning on putting it on my father's grave after church. It did not have but one bloom on it, but several buds. I took it to the cemetery and left it there after watering it good. Last Sunday, we all went to a family reunion near where my father is buried. My sisters had a plant to put on the grave site. I said I would take mine home and put it in the garbage. Well, lo, and behold, there were 2 beautiful blooms and several buds. I cut away the dead part, and took it out of the pot and planted it in my flower garden. You can make a flower garden, also. Just dig down deep enough, and get rid of a lot of soil that is kind of rough. Ours here is sandy. We are near the coast. Put some dirt in from a plant store (actually, mine came from Ace Hardware. It's called Miracle-Gro Potting Mix, and it is good). Don't let it get too dry, but don't over water it. You can also spray plant food on. I use a powdered mix by the same name. You mix with water, and put it in a spray bottle. It really does keep plants healthy. I wish you much success. Grams
Reply:I have a tropical hibiscus tree and I live in Western NY. I have to dig it out every winter before the first frost. It does so well in the front of my house, it is a west side. I had 11 blooms at one time this year. It was beautiful:) For me, it will stop blooming around November until I bring it back outside. But, it's worth it, what a beautiful flower!!!

Does anyone know why my hibiscus didn't come up this yr.?

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i have no idea why, but this yr. i had flowers come up that hadn't bloomed in 3 yrs. but my hibiscus that usually bloom every yr. did not come up. is this just coincidence or could there be an actual reason?

Does anyone know why my hibiscus didn't come up this yr.?
Assume since it has come up before that it is a hardy variety. Could have been a hard freeze in early spring that might have bitten it.

Where can I get this product?

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I have been looking everywhere for this product and it's a bit old but it's a wonderful product, I found it yesterday while cleaning and I want another bottle. I checked the cosmetics website and could not find it online. Can anyone tell me where I can find Jane good skin Mudville Cooling Earth Mask with Hibiscus flower, clay and menthol?

Where can I get this product?
walmart I used to stock those
Reply:I think they discontinued their skincare line because I used to see it at Walmart and Kmart, but not for a long time.

Hey i've got this problem with the hibiscus plant?

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i usually get this thing that looks white and all the ants go to it on my hibiscus plant and it also makes the leaves go curled or something of that sort and now it's coming up on the flowers and all the nearby plants so tell me is there any medicine or something that can help get rid of this menace once and for all?

i am in chennai india

Hey i've got this problem with the hibiscus plant?
From what you describe the thought of aphids comes to mind immediately. Treat aphids with a stomach poison as the little critters are suckers.

Aphids, or plant lice, are small, soft-bodied insects which are common pests of nearly all indoor and outdoor ornamental plants, as well as vegetables, field crops, and fruit trees. There are hundreds of different species of aphids, some of which attack only one host plant, while others attack numerous hosts. Most aphids are about 1/10 inch long, and though commonly green and black, they may be gray, brown, pink, red, yellow, or lavender. A characteristic common to all species is the presence of two tubes, called cornicles, on the back ends of their bodies. The cornicles secrete defensive substances. In some species they are quite long, while in others they are very short and difficult to see.

Aphids feed in clusters and generally prefer new, succulent shoots or young leaves. Some species, known as woolly aphids, are covered with white, waxy filaments which they produce from special glands.

In some situations ants tend aphids and feed on the honeydew aphids excrete. At the same time, they protect the aphids from natural enemies.

For a very complete description of aphid control, go to:

http://www.ipm.ucdavis.edu/PMG/PESTNOTES...

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Bud drop from hibiscus - need advise?

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I have a rooftop gargen with 18 hibiscus plants (in pots). 16 are Ok and flower well. There are 2 plants which produce lots of buds but never flower. The buds turn yellow before they bloom and fall off. I have tried adding extra manure but no result. Please advise.

Bud drop from hibiscus - need advise?
The Redneck listed good ideas. We've also seen buds fail to develop in retail plants when they've been neglected and under watered. Since you're having luck with all your other plants, I'd be looking for the differences between them and the sickies. Are they different varieties? Are the ailing ones in a place where they get more wind than the others, or more or less light? Were they potted a season before the others or with a different potting medium? Do any neighbors use the garden, too? Are they using the pots as ashtrays, or as kitty litter boxes? There's something different going on with these 2!
Reply:Bud drop can be caused by insects, overfertilization, poor drainage and excessive water..

Hibiscus plants?

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I live in Ohio and have a hibiscus plant that seems to do great outside from May - Sept, unfortunately when I bring it in for the winter, it looses it leaves, don't flower and well looks pretty pitiful. It is in a living area, gets plenty of sunlight and heat from a fireplace. Is there a certain vitamin etc that I can use. Should I trim the branches?

Thanks for the help

Hibiscus plants?
It could be the heat from the fireplace. Or if you have a draft. It is not unusual for hibiscus that are brought in for the winter to drop leaves.
Reply:I have had one for many, many years. I bring it in before first frost and take it back out after last frost.

I keep mine in a sunny window but not near too much heat. If it starts to wilt, look all dried out and loses most of its leaves. Cut it right back, keep it watered as normal and you will have alot of nice new growth on it and it will be ready to put out in May.

They are very pretty plants. Best of Luck. This will work for you, go ahead and cut it back.
Reply:keep it well watered too
Reply:its drying out to quick between heat from heater and fireplace. Keep soil moist and near direct sunlight for about 3-4 hrs a day, move away from fireplace, it will come back
Reply:I have 3 of these that I have kept alive for about 5 years now. They just seem to drop their leafs in response to the climate and light changes. They are alive in my basement under fluorsecent lights.

They ALWAYS drop all of their leafs when I move them back outside. It just does not seem to matter how much care I give them by slowly exposing them to sunlight the climate.

Leaf drop is something that I have come to accept here. The two plants right next to the light have one or two blooms right now, But I know that they will crash when I take them outside in May.

Mine are in large pots now and I do not cut them back any more.

CrAzY LaRrY

I just got a beautiful hibiscus tattoo on the top of my foot.?

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It has been 5 days and now has begun to peel. The burgundy petals on the flower are peeling away and revealing a more hot pink lighter color which is not as pretty %26amp; vivid. Will the dark burgundy color come back or will I have to go back for a touch up? Why is the color not so nice underneath?

I just got a beautiful hibiscus tattoo on the top of my foot.?
Hey me too!!! Don't cha just love em? Mine did the same thing actually they looked pretty nasty for like 3 weeks but as of a month and a half later there is just alittle bit of touch up that needs to be done but i knew that before i even got them. Good Luck %26amp; Aloha
Reply:what's happening is the area is healing. the tattooed area has scabbed over (gross i know) and just let it continue to heal on it's own. the color that is appearing underneath will most likely be the end result. if you don't like it, just call the place where you got the tat and i'm sure they'll touch it up for you.
Reply:thats normal. Both my foot tattoos pealed like that. But your tatt is going to need to be touched up. I have stars on my right arch and they were done in turqouis and canary yellow...now they are light blue and skin tone. =*(

this was less than 2 months after it was done

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v496/S...
Reply:its healing....in most tattoos u cant get as vivid of colors as u want unless you go for a few touch ups untill u have the color u want but 4 now jus continue to let it heal by itself and then when its healed u can go back to the place u got it at an ask or a touch up on the color
Reply:Sorry to tell you this, but tats on your feet will wear away. Your feet more than any other part of the body will shed its layers. Tats to be permanent have to go to the third layer of skin and since the feet sweat so much and rub, it will never be permanent. I work with a girl who has a terrible looking one on the arch of her foot. I first heard this in college when a friend of mine got one on the top of her foot. I do know a man who got one on the back part, near his heel and it has lasted atleast 10 years...but men don't get pedicures and stuff either.
Reply:well let the tatoo heal a little more it may change again.. make sure you have somehting on it at all time weather it is unscented lotion or a%26amp;d ointment ..if it is still a light color within about 2 weeks def call the artist to get it touched up to the color you want.. also do not scratch it or peel the skin off.. slap it and use lots of lotion.. mine didnt peel at all i had so much lotion on at all times

Help with my hibiscus bush?

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In July of last year I planted a hibiscus bush. It grew and flowered for the rest of the summer and into the fall, and I was thrilled. However, this spring it is a dry, brittle bunch of twigs. It seems to have a good root system, but it looks dead above the ground. Is there anything I can do to help it, or is it gone for good?

Help with my hibiscus bush?
Depends where you live I live in Michigan and the winters get COLD we cover ours in the winter and it is in great shape now...
Reply:Just helped a friend with her Hibiscus in San Francisco - though it flowered profusely last year, it is now just twiggy - but alive. We moved it, after realising that it had been planted on really poor soil, with tons of rubble underneath.

It just needs some warmth to help bring its shoots into growth, so have a little patience as, subject to your past winter, it should be alive and well. If its twigs are flexible, they should still be vibrant and ready to give you a great display this year.

If you get really cold winters, you can help protect it with some horticultural fleece, which keeps the temperature below it a few degrees warmer. However, I'm assuming yours is good to grow, as soon as spring/summer warms a little.

Hope this helps. Good luck! Rob
Reply:Hibiscus are the last shrub to produce leaves in Spring. Mine often doesn't have any until June. The first year I left mine in the ground as I had other things in the garden to do first. By the time I got around to removing it in late May, it was just starting to produce buds. If yours is a hardy variety, then this may be the same situation.

I planted it with other shrubs so the spring twigs are not noticeable.
Reply:its fine...mine does that every year...i have mine planted in a big huge pot and if you want to bring it back alive sooner then give it some miracle grow or some sort of good fertilizer...mine gets dry in the winter and then ijust make sure i water it every night or give it water early in the mornin...good luck they turn out to be beautiful
Reply:Did you have the hardy hibiscus or the tender one? If you planted the hardy one it's fine. If you planted the one that can't take freezing temps. it's dead.
Reply:It is too early for it yet, give it time. We have had some very cold weather.

I know when I planted mine I thought it was a one time plant but it came up again the next year much to my surprise, I live in Oregon
Reply:Hibiscus like to be really damp.water it twice a day.mine grow and flowers all year round.i have 7 colours of hibiscus.

Good luck.........!

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I have a hibiscus plant. d leaves r shedding & stem has white and green fungi.How 2 get rid of them?

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I have bought d plant in april and it gave 2 flowers till may.It was growing well. The stem is now filled with white fungi and some stems are filled with green fungi. They spread from one stem to other day by day. Even pluking of stems is of no use.

they accumulate at the back og leaves and at the leaf base.

please give me a solution to this problem.

I have a hibiscus plant. d leaves r shedding %26amp; stem has white and green fungi.How 2 get rid of them?
go through this site it has every about hibiscus plant cure,prevention Feeding,Watering,Potting,Sun,Winter,Prun... Pests ,Yellow Leaves,Houseplants

How can I make my own oil paints?

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I want to make my own oil paints...any help?

furthermore, can I use dried hibiscus flowers as a pigment?

Thanks! :D

How can I make my own oil paints?
Hi:

You should be able to make your own oil paints. You probably won't want to use a dried hibiscus flower as a paint, because the colors will probably fade or the organic material may not hold up well in a painting and may moulder - you could always do a sample to test it though. (On a weird side note - I've heard that sometimes the remains of a person from a cremation have been incorporated into a painting - I am not completely sure the method for that, but that seems to work, but the remains are probably completely removed of organic components.) There have historically been paint colors of "mummy" brown - that was actually from ground up mummies (yuck), and I think there was a yellow color that was derived from the cattle fed something to make their urine or feces a bright greeny-yellow.

Usually, to make oil paints involves dry powdered pigments and a grinding system. You can get more information about making oil paints at Sinopia Pigments. They have recipes and photos for various artist materials made out of more basic components, including oil paints.

Various art supply stores may have dry pigments from various manufacturers. I usually use pastels, and pastel artists can also make pastels from dry pigments, but with pastels the binder that is used is normally gum tragacanth or another gum type binding agents. I think watercolor paints usually have gum arabic as the binder.

Hope this helps and gives you some ideas.
Reply:Hi:

You are completely welcome - you might also check out the online artist community wetcanvas - it's free, and one of my favorite sites. Hope this helps, too. Report It

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I have a hibiscus plant. d leaves r shedding & stem has white and green fungi.How 2 get rid of them?

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Can anyone out there send me a cute pic of a tattoo I can get on my foot?

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I have a tattoo on my foot already but the color has faded and it doesnt even look like what I got to begin with, (which is a chinese symbol that means "love") is it possible to cover it up with a cute hibiscus flower or something that wont be too big on my foot? or if its outlined in another color will it look better? HELP!!

Can anyone out there send me a cute pic of a tattoo I can get on my foot?
I am 14 years old and have got 3 tattoos on my ankle and want a pic of the cutest one if you have any pic's send them to chambers_briana_2012@yahoo.com please.
Reply:Try bmeink or ratemyink.com. Thousands of great tattoo pics arranged by type and body area. Have fun!
Reply:tattoofinder.com
Reply:go back to a tattoo parlor and tell them you just want your tattoo touched up. My sister got one on her foot and they said it's one of the worst places to get one cause they fade. just get it touched up every once in a while

Where can i buy this flower online?

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peles fountain hibiscus

if not online can u tell me store online where i can pre order it

Where can i buy this flower online?
Could it have another name? I googled it and came up with nothing. Or do you maybe have a picture?
Reply:Check your local nursery First, I have bought local.

http://www.naturehills.com/catalog/Peren...

Working with children and having a tattoo?

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Having a tattoo doesnt make a difference if your working in a daycare center, right? The tattoo is just a hibiscus flower on my ankle. I'm going to college for Early Childhood Education and i plan on either working in a daycare center, working with Special Ed toddlers or working as a preschool teacher. Would a tattoo affect whether or not i get hired?? Again, it will be on my ankle...

Working with children and having a tattoo?
I am a Special Education teacher, I have a large tattoo across my back. Its never been an issue, there are tons of people at my school (including administrators) who have them. Teachers have huge contracts-- mine is a book 124 pages long! In all of that, it dosen't mention tattoos or piercings!
Reply:this depends upon the child care center in question. the center where i worked was somewhat lenient with tattoos as long as the tattoo itself was not offensive or obtrusive and could be covered for the most part. as you're talking about a tattoo on your ankle, you really shouldn't have an issue at all as the majority of the year it'll be covered by pants, shoes, socks, hose, etc.

your best bet will be to ask around. call the child care centers in your area and tell them that you're doing a school project and ask for a copy of their company dress code policy. it's better to do things that way than to let them know from the door that you already have a tattoo as many people (especially in the child care field) frown on body art.
Reply:That should be fine, especially since it's small, you can easily cover it, and it's not an offensive image in the least. Also, many teachers nowadays have tattoos without it causing a problem.
Reply:It shouldn't. You can always cover it if you think it might. This is your third question. If you are having this many questions and doubts maybe you should either pick a spot you absolutely know won't be seen or don't get one!
Reply:Depends on who's hiring. At an elementary school, middle school, and high school were I live there are plenty of teachers and people who work at the schools with tattoos in places for everyone to see.
Reply:As long as you keep it covered you shouldn't have any issue and should it ever come out into the open at least it is tasteful.

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Hibiscus trees?

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We live in North Queensland and have a magnificent hibiscus tree - approx. 4 x 4 metres large. Full of fresh green leaves and full of buds but it will not flower. It is the common red flower. All similar hibiscus are in flower except this one. Any ideas? Help.

Hibiscus trees?
Is it in sun or shade? Shade will cut back numbers of blooms produced. Fertilize with a high phosphorus fertilizer. If your soil has too much nitrogen fertilizer in proportion to phosphorus, the plant will just grow pretty green leaves but no flowers.
Reply:This is pretty common with Hibiscus. They often will go into a dormant stage for an unknown period of time, and pretty randomly. I'm sorry to say I do not have an answer, though I wish I did. Hibiscus are so beautiful!

Tattoo Designs (Hibiscus+ Hearts)?

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I want to get a tatto that has hibiscus flowers and hearts. However i'm not sure on a design...I want to get it on my ankle, so i dont want it to be too big. I also would love for it to have a little design around it. Like how this one has the design around the stars:

http://i25.tinypic.com/2ziwsi1.jpg

I've been looking around on the internet for a design that i like, but i cant seem to find any...Any suggestions? Any pics? Please help me out! Thanks! =)

Tattoo Designs (Hibiscus+ Hearts)?
I would recommend talking to your artist and have them draw something up for you. any decent and reputable artist will be able to come up with a design to work with. check out some magazines and websites. we use tattoodles, but you have to pay for that site, but there are some free ones out there, like bmezine.com. good luck!
Reply:Here is its link.U can try it. It is really very good!

https://paydotcom.com/r/7591/jivy/172627...

Can I divide hibiscus plants?

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My wife and I started a hibisus plant from a nursery 3 seasons ago. It started out great and has only gotten better.....maybe a little too better. Began with one shoot and flowered tremendously. Now we have 7 shoots from the same plant. It's kind of taking over its space. Can I divide this plant?

Can I divide hibiscus plants?
There are many different types of hibiscus. Some are tropical shrubs/trees %26amp; some are semi-hardy plants that act as root perenials.

The shrub/tree types you will have to take cuttings of. It is easy.

The root perennial type can be grown from seed or you can carefully divide the roots in the spring after they initiate growth.

Good luck.
Reply:That's how Hibiscus grow. They are a bush. They get huge here. I cut mine back. They like it. You can cut it back as much as you want and shape it how you want and it will bush out and grow lovely. You can make cuttings from the clippings by stripping all the green off, putting them in a bucket of water (I set them in a dark place like we do Poinsettias, but you don't have to) until new growth or roots appear and then plant. Cut at a slant on the bush and then cut the clipping straight across. Get a bottle of "Super Thrive". It's the greatest stuff in the world.....little tiny bottle, $10.00, goes along way. Use it on everything. Read the bottle. P.S. This is not a delicate plant. You can't ruin it.
Reply:No. It does not divide.

Take a shoot or a cutting.

They are fairly inexpensive plants and you can buy small ones for about $1.50.

They are easy to grow and will grow faster the older they get and the more water they get.
Reply:Hibiscus grows naturally as a shrub, but is trained in nurseries to grow as a standard (it has been pleached to form a trunk and canopy). So, yes, this plant can be divided. Wait until the plant has no flowers on it, and carefully remove the rootball as a whole from the container. Chances are, the plant has become rootbound (the roots are densely matted together and will form the shape of the container). Begin by unwinding the roots without breaking any if possible, this will help you to see where the shoots are coming from. Depending on the point of growth from the shoots (if it is from above or beneath the crown of the plant) you can place the trowel at the point of division and make a clean cut into the root system.

Replant your divisions, and the original plant, in a good quality potting soil (peat, vermiculite and perlite) and water well.

Enjoy!
Reply:you can trim it back , then take those clipped pieces , about 6" long and wet and dip in rooting hormone powder and insert in potting soil . keep moist , and in a month or so you should see new growth, and plant away. I dont think you can divide the plant without killing it

Are little tattoos on the back of the neck attractive?

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I want one with a cross and a hibiscus flower and Joshua 1:9 written on it...

Are little tattoos on the back of the neck attractive?
In an ignorant, uneducated way possibly
Reply:I'd have picked 'tramp stamp' myself, nice. Report It

Reply:the question was are they attractive. Im seeing alot childish answers but hey free speech right. I myself dont have a neck tattoo but i do have tattoos or "tramp stamps" lol. I find them highly erotic if theyre designed and placed in the right angle for the person individual look. Report It

Reply:If you are a girl...no.

I had a doctor (who was lesbian), she had very short hair and you could see it. I thought " why in the world would someone want to do that!"

On a guy? Maybe depending on what it is
Reply:depends on what you find attractive. I do not personally think so myself but if you do then great. I think it looks tacky.
Reply:No tattoo is attractive. Tattoos are associated with being in jail. Only low life people get tattoos.
Reply:If it's done correctly and it's tasteful, and it gives people an excuse to holler'.
Reply:i think at the back of the shoulder. Choose a buterfly shape.
Reply:Doesn't it say in the bible that the body is a temple and not to defile it?

Think of what a tattoo will look like when you are old. It is not a pleasant sight let me tell ya!

No they are not attractive and if I was an employer I would not hire you. If you must get one get it somewhere that won't show.
Reply:You should not get a tatto to attract some guy.... if that is why you are getting a tatto then it is a tramp stamp. On the other hand if you are getting a meaning full tatto, such as, a cross or a picture of you're mom then it's not a tramp stamp. It all depends on what you get.
Reply:Nope
Reply:I do not find them attractive
Reply:God no. Tatoos are so myoptic. If you don't know what that means then go ahead and get the tatoo.
Reply:tramp stamps
Reply:no
Reply:no
Reply:they may be attractive but not for everyone...and it doesnt suit on everyone too
Reply:Nope
Reply:thats where i want my next tattoo
Reply:for girls well yeah
Reply:Don't do it - they're not attractive. Do it somewhere discrete that can be hidden by clothes. And besides, do you really need a tatoo to show your religious beliefs?
Reply:The tattoo sounds really cool, but not on your neck. That looks too prison gangsta looking. Why don't you get it on the small of your back or right around the hip/stomach area better? Just make sure you have a good artist, and the right colors.
Reply:not really, not attracive.
Reply:TATTOOS ARE NOT SEXY AT ALL TO ME---

WHY PAINT GRAFFITTI ON A PERFECT FEMALE BODY---A WORK OF ART IN ITSELF?
Reply:NO
Reply:no go with the shoulder
Reply:How tacky can you get?

Tattoos are awful on girls, so trashy.
Reply:no
Reply:I think so, because there not that noticable, but then again u kno that its there. It'll be cool lookin.
Reply:hahaha "tramp stamps" funny stuff

I think they exhibit a distinct lack of class.

But who knows, maybe it'll look good on YOU.
Reply:Not when you get old and your skin is wrinkled.
Reply:attractive yes, mainstream opinions will be mostly negative because of prejudgement just because you have a tattoo. So if this is something you worry about, wait and make a decision after you think about for some time.

Another thing to think about is....try getting a temporary tattoo or henna tattoo and see how people react and if you like having it or not...good luck
Reply:Nope, not attractive at all.

Picture what these things are going to look like once your 90 years old and you have to stretch all the wrinkles out of your skin to see what that old faded thing used to look like.

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Do guys get Hibiscus flowers ?????

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on arms.. is it too girly or can guys get them

Do guys get Hibiscus flowers ?????
i got some its chill
Reply:get wahtever you like.
Reply:yes-they get all kinds. its what it means to them. ive tattooed alot on mens arms-some have names or pictures. go bright or black n gray.
Reply:I know a guy who has kinda tan-dark skin...and he has flowers in black and gray...

So sexy...My goodness...

I think that you should go for it...

Wild Hibiscus Flowers in Syrup? Anyone use before?

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Has anyone used these before? http://wildhibiscus.com/ I think they look so pretty %26amp; would be a unique touch for a bridal shower brunch I'm hosting. Would love to hear some feedback!

Wild Hibiscus Flowers in Syrup? Anyone use before?
Absolutely gorgeous idea -- kudos for finding such a gem! And yes, hibiscus is quite lovely in teas, so definitely a tasty option in champagne. I think I may have to steal this idea for a dinner party... ;)
Reply:Oh i've seen these!! Someone told me to do that too... the flowers open up when you put bubbly in the glass and slightly flavor it... or something :) I've seen them in a shop too and aren't super expensive for a test run!
Reply:WOW!! How unique! I have never heard of this before, but it looks so elegant! Also, very inexpensive! I know as a guest I would love it and would be talking about it for quite awhile!
Reply:wow, I've never seen that. It's sooo pretty! I might do that for my bridal party.

I'm impressed!
Reply:Very beautiful. I have never seen anything like this before.
Reply:its really pretty! never done that, but its gorgeous!
Reply:Gorgeous! :)
Reply:i love it, creativity is what makes things memorable
Reply:Elegant and very special . i would like to have them at a party
Reply:may be pretty.. hibiscus is poisenous though.. would not want the possibility of some kid etting into the syrup... your call..

Little white dots on my backyard hibiscus plant on the stems & leaves.?

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I sprayed with flower safe bug spray, but the dots are still there. Anyone know what the dots are %26amp; how I can get rid of them if they are harmful?

Little white dots on my backyard hibiscus plant on the stems %26amp; leaves.?
washing with a little soap and water seems to be the answer!

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APHIDS %26amp; ANTS

Aphids (green, black or brown) are soft bodied sucking insects that can be controlled with liquid soap (1 tablespoon per gallon) or a high pressure hose. Orthene and soap for infestations. Ants farm aphids for a honey like secretion they produce. No aphids, no ants. Use a strong water spray to the underside of leaves to dislodge and control most insects.

SPIDER MITES

Most spider mites are too tiny to be seen without the aid of a magnifying glass. Their webs may or may not be noticeable. Leaves will develop weak looking pale to yellow splotches on the top while the undersides will develop pimple like bumps to scabby areas. Miticides or fine oils need to be applied several times (4) to break the life cycle.

MEALY BUGS

Orthene and soap will usually control these soft bodied sucking insects. Mist with alcolgol spray. It desolves their protective waxy cover.

WHITE FLY

Hibiscus dandruff. Orthene and Murphy's Oil soap will help control these deadly pests. They are on the underside of leaves and 4 applications may be needed.

SCALE

These sucking insects are best treated in the Spring when they are young and moving about. The most common is the small white scale that starts at the base of the trunk and works up. Orthene and a fine oil; a weak solution of bleach and a tooth brush; or a light spraying with Pam or WD-40 will also work.

http://www.strictlyhibiscus.com/care.htm...

Every thing you wanted to know about Whiteflies http://www.weidners.com/whitefly.html

The tiny powdery dots might be spider mites, which can be a BIG nuisance if there's not enough humidity and/or air circulation around the plants....

As far as treating for whitefly and aphids go, you can just use a 10% dish liquid and water solution. It's safe, cheap and works great. Spray it on the tips of the branches and the buds, which is where the little buggers most likely are. Be sure to spray underneath the leaves also. I use it about once a week and I haven't had a problem all winter.

http://forums.gardenweb.com/forums/load/...

To control severe infestations of mites and/or whitefly, soap sprays are recommended. Use Insecticidal Soap according to the label. Use Palmolive or Dawn or Sunlight soap at one to two tbs. per gallon to smother the insects on the plants. If you need to use more than 2 tbsp/gal, remember to later rinse off the plant. Spray twice a week until bugs are gone.

There are occasions when chemical sprays seem to be the only way to stop a major infestation. Should you choose to use chemicals, follow directions carefully and use with caution. Although few insecticides injure hibiscus, it is always good to read labels and to see if the product is recommended for hibiscus.

Spray your plants in the evening after the heat of the day or very early in the morning. This applies to both using insecticides or foliar feeding. There is less danger this way of burning the leaves.

http://www.dupontnursery.com/cajuncolorm...

Some alternative methods of controlling insects include using insecticidal soaps, dormant or summer oils, and biological controls. Some biological controls include: predators that consume other insects such as, Ladybugs just love aphids and the parasite Encarsia formosa, love whitefly that plague poinsettia. Scientists are researching more and more biological controls for the grower and the homeowner.

Prevention is the best cure. Tour the garden looking for signs of damage by insects or disease. Identify the problem, and choose the appropriate action. Spray only the plant or plants that have the problem. Several gardeners have reported good results with insecticidal soaps and the oils; it is better for you, the environment, and the plant. http://hibiscusandmore.net/care.html

There are white dots on my Hibiscus....One suggests that it could be mealybugs or scale. http://forum.kingsnake.com/chameleon/mes...

Care and Cultivation of Hibiscus Plants http://www.thegardenhelper.com/hibiscus....

Good luck and Happy Gardening!
Reply:CONGRADULATIONS! You have scales, nasty little buggers, that can literally suck the life out of houseplants/outdoor plants.

You got to give those plants a warm bath in a mild pesticide.

Go to HOME/DEPOT they will have something for that.

(SCALES)

Hibiscus in a pot 30 years old winters indoors last winter had white fly. Bring in now or not?

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This plant was bought by my daughter for mothers day when she was 12 years old (from Woolworths as a flowering plant). It has survived two house moves and has grown from a very small pot plant to a large one of about 4 feet (1m). I top dress it each year and re-pot when necessary. Last winter when it had white fly I re-potted it and changed the pot, white fly persisted and I had to put it back outside in late February,as a last resort, when it looked as though it was dying. It survived and is now in full leaf and flowering again. Do I bring it in this winter or leave it outside in a sheltered spot?

Hibiscus in a pot 30 years old winters indoors last winter had white fly. Bring in now or not?
Hibiscus are usually hardy - I have two in my garden, have done for about 15 years. No problems. Leave yours outside, better still, put it in the ground.
Reply:pl keep it outdoors .it needs the sun
Reply:Spray it with liquid sevin.....depending on where you live if it isn't in the extreme north you can plant it outside, trim it back and put 12 inches of mulch on it. Some Hibiscus are more hardy than others, might want to do a web search to be safe...good luck
Reply:If you are in the far south cover it otherwise keep it indoors during winter months.
Reply:I would do as answerer Judy says and find out which variety yours is to see if it is hardy. If it is the one with large red flowers, it would only survive outside in the south of UK in very sheltered position.

I have an hibiscus outside but it is the hardy type (small white flowers with a magenta centre)...but having said that it didn't flourish this year....didn't like the conditions.

White fly can be got rid of by boiling up some rhubarb leaves and using the cooled liquid in a spray. (Beware it is poisonous.)

All the best with it.,

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