I have a potted HIBISCUS on my front porch. temps in the low 40s @ night, how can i care 4 it thru winter?

Take it in for the winter. I have several that have lasted 3 years. Keep it in the sun and don't overwater.
I have a potted HIBISCUS on my front porch. temps in the low 40s @ night, how can i care 4 it thru winter?
i have one in the ground close 2 the house.. michigan .. and it came back in the spring.. didn't cover it..
Reply:Some varieties are winter hardy. If it starts to droop after exposure to 40 degrees, take it inside.
Reply:depends on the type of hibiscus and where u live... the tropical hibiscus you would want to bring in if your in zone 8 or lower... it should be fine outside in zone 9 and up... if its another hibiscus its possible its a hardier one that is able to last through the winter...



my guess is its the tropical one... so bring it inside in a sunny room and good luck... chances are if its not bright enough it will drop some of its leaves too... try to get it as bright as possible without giving it direct light... windows tend to be like magnifying glasses with sun shining through them...
Reply:i don't know where you live, but i live in fresno, ca, and I have 2 in my garden, about 2 ft. from the house, and i just cover mine with heavy weight clear plastic when the temp gets close to freezing (about 36-38). the plastic lets the sun in (clear) and works like a little "hot house" and keeps it from freezing too.
Reply:Take it INSIDE.