Monday, January 30, 2012

Cat urine vs. potted hibiscus?

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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