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title: "I’ve had this hibiscus for 7 years, it was my first plant and I…"
description: "I’ve had this hibiscus for 7 years, it was my first plant and I mistreated it for years. It’s looked left for dead after spider mite infestations that required…"
url: "https://getplanta.com/community/lZ7uAE3pQ86jnFGxrCwLrg/63ee919f0e72c16af3e37561"
community: "Anything about plants"
author: "Tim W"
published: "2023-02-16T20:27:11.11Z"
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# I’ve had this hibiscus for 7 years, it was my first plant and I…

_Posted by Tim W on 2023-02-16_

I’ve had this hibiscus for 7 years, it was my first plant and I mistreated it for years. It’s looked left for dead after spider mite infestations that required warm baths to remove, I didn’t fertilize it for years, had it in the wrong soil type - but now I’m strictly following the planta advice as of the fall and it’s been looking better than it was.

Think there’s a chance it starts growing a lot come springtime? Should I consider propagating some of the branches? Any recommendations are welcome. It does have a lot of sentimental value.

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