A genus of subtropical woody shrubs and small trees, hibiscus is an easy-to-care-for plant that produces stunning, brightly colored flowers.

Q: What should I do with my wonderful 6-foot tall hibiscus, which produced plenty of big, pink blossoms for several months, now that its last blossom is spent? It has plenty of healthy-looking leav… ...

Take 4-6 inch cuttings from healthy, non-flowering shoots in late spring or early summer. Remove the lower leaves, dip in rooting hormone (optional but helpful), and stick into a pot of moist potting ...

Soil All hibiscus do best in well-drained, fertile, moist, loamy soil. The hardy varieties are wetland natives and are a good choice for sites that are too wet for other plants.

Obtain a free guide to fig care from your University of Florida Extension Office to learn about additional care for your tree, including how to prune and control rust affecting the leaves. Q.

Hibiscus is an easy plant to propagate, but it's important to identify which variety of hibiscus you're working with. Here's ...

No other summer flowering shrub surpasses the tropical hibiscus for glossy, dark green foliage and nonstop flowers in red, pink, yellow, orange, white, lavender or even brown and gray. And ...

Hibiscus self-seed, meaning new plants grow from the seeds the plant scatters. By deadheading the flowers, you've prevented ...

Rum Runner Hibiscus Once exotic and rare, tropical hibiscus are now practically as common as petunias on northern patios. Along with cannas, palms and elephant ears, they can give any backyard the ...

Things to Do Columnists A hardy hibiscus for Long Island, money tree care A money tree also known as Pachira aquatica. The braided trunk is what makes it a tree. Credit: Getty Images iStockphoto ...