Some Notes About Hibiscus on the WEB There are many excellent "hibiscus" sites on the web. Some deal directly with hibiscus rosa-sinensis (tropical hibiscus) while others discuss its near relatives. But no matter what the particular variety, all hibiscus are subject to the same principles of good cultivation. For those who need or enjoy reviewing the basics, I have included some links to a few WEBSITES that offer general, but nonetheless essential information on plant care and cultivation. More advanced gardeners may choose to focus their attention on those sites treating exclusively with hibiscus. The websites sponsored by the American Hibiscus Society are among the most authoritative. But be warned, one should not be surprised that occasionally different authors offer different insights and even somewhat conflicting recommendations. This is due to the fact that definitions of a "good porous mix", and "watering well" often differ from individual to individual. Moreover, there is a good deal of variability within the hibiscus family -- some flourish in swamps and some in the desert. Even within rosa-sinensis, cultivars do vary (even if only marginally) in their tolerance and preferences for fertilizer, water, sun, etc. Moreover, one must take into account the plant's location, time of the year, temperature variances and especially whether the plant is growing in the ground or in a container. Webpages give good basic information, but "tweeking" one's particular gardening practices might require more than "following the recipe." Thus, should you encounter difficulties or have questions that are not answered to your satisfaction on the WEB, we recommend contacting a local chapter of the AHS. There is nothing so profitable as a heart-to-heart with people who raise hibiscus successfully.     Join a Chapter and Learn From the Experts

Links of Interest   Major Hibiscus Organizational Websites American Hibiscus Society Official Site International Hibiscus Society International Hibiscus Nomenclature Australian Hibiscus Society Official Site Hibiscus Society of Queensland Hibiscus "Launch Pads" to Multiple Sites Lists & Lists . . . Working List of Hibiscus-related Web Links Malvaceae & List of Hibiscus Web Links Hibiscus Launch Pad AHS Chapter Information Hibiscus Flower Photo Sites International Hibiscus Photo Database Ganor Gardens Photo Album Hidden Valley Photo Album Strictly Hibiscus Photo Album Lone Star Chapter Photo Page Winter-Summer Blooms  (by Pat Merritt) Books/Monographs Online Hibiscus, Queen of the Tropics J.E. Ludick, Hibiscus Hybridizer Propagation Methods for Hibiscus Hibiscus Propagation Methods Hibiscus Propagation Methods (Australian Site) Hibiscus Propagation from Cutting Hibiscus Propagation from Cutting   (by Allan Little) Propagation from Seed Grafting Information   (general) Grafting Demostration Mail Order Hibiscus Nurseries A Touch of the Tropics at Hypnotic Blooms   (Texas) Dupont Nursery   (Louisiana) Exotic Hibiscus   (Florida) Hibiscus Place at Martindale Nursery   (Florida) Hidden Valley Hibiscus   (California) Strictly Hibiscus   (Florida) Tried and True Hibiscus   (Florida) Winn Soldani's Fancy Hibiscus   (Florida) Rose Mallow   (Bill Morrison's "Hibiscus Capital") General Information about Plant Biology and Nutrition General Plant Biology Plant Nutrition Generalized Plant Nutrition Information Discussion of Soil and pH General Information about Gardening General Gardening Information   (Master Gardeners' Site) Gardening and Horticultural Information General Plant Info from Texas A&M Texas A&M Horticultural Webcrawler Gardening Links Launchpad Insect & Disease Problems Identification of Hibiscus Pests & Diseases Insect Fact Sheets from Colorado State Insects: Pests and Beneficials Virginia Cooperative Extension Insect Slide Shows Treating Hibiscus Disease Problems Pest Management Techniques for Hibiscus Disease Organic Treatment of Diseases and Insects Hydrogen Peroxide as Anti-fungal Treatment