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Hibiscus Talk => Hibiscus as Houseplants => Topic started by: Cindy on October 17, 2009, 02:53:08 AM



Title: Torch Song
Post by: Cindy on October 17, 2009, 02:53:08 AM
I'm adding Torch Song to my list of good houseplants!  I have a big and a little one, and I knew the big one bloomed well, but now the little one in a 4" pot is blooming.  This was its first flower, and a second bud is about to open.

(http://www.hiddenvalleynaturearts.com/images/torchsong4inchmed.jpg)

Rockets Red Glare is Torch Song's podmate, so I'm going to try it next. Have any of you tried it in the house?

Cindy


Title: Re: Torch Song
Post by: helixturnhelix on October 17, 2009, 09:20:30 AM
Hi Cindy,

I have a RRG, and it is great, lost of buds on a small plant.  I am going to prune mine because two branches is not enough! Overall it is really great. 


Title: Torch Song
Post by: Cindy on October 25, 2009, 03:04:10 PM
I'd better get one too then, Chris!  We have a pretty small house, so anything that can bloom staying small is a big plus for me.

Cindy


Title: Re: Torch Song
Post by: helixturnhelix on November 10, 2009, 07:26:49 AM
I really like RRG, I cut mine back and its taking a while to branch, but it has pretty compact growth for me, in the mystery cv column theres a pic of mine blooming and its only 6 inches tall!


Title: Re: Torch Song
Post by: Nievesgirl on November 10, 2009, 03:12:45 PM
I agree with Chris Cindy I have my RRG in a 6" pot and it is doing well.  I am thinking about putting this cv in my Lechuza pot because of how well its been doing in a small pot.


I will let you know what happens if I do  :) Blue ballerina is doing so good with these self watering pots.


Title: Re: Torch Song
Post by: Cindy on November 10, 2009, 08:43:58 PM
Ok, I have to get Rocket's Red Glare and a Lechuza pot both! 

I finally have to break down and pot up 2 of my plants that have been in 4" pots for 3 years now - Erin Rachel and Blue President. They're just sitting there, green, but not growing or flowering. I think 2 years in those baby pots is fine, but the 3rd year is too much.

Cindy