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You will receive One red hibiscus Cutting between 8 and 10 inches in length and with the information below you will grow a very happy and beautiful hibiscus shrub. 🌿

GHRseeds Rooting Hibiscus Cuttings in Water and continued care Guide.

1. **Choose the Cutting:**
– 🌿 Select a healthy, green stem from the parent plant. Ideally, the stem should be about 4-6 inches long and include at least two leaves.

2. **Prepare the Cutting:**
– ✂️ Cut the stem just below a leaf node (the point where a leaf attaches to the stem). Ensure the cut is clean and made at a slight angle.
– 🍃 Remove the lower leaves, leaving only the top two or three leaves. This reduces water loss and helps the cutting focus on root development.

3. **Place in Water:**
– 🥤 Fill a clean glass or jar with water. Use filtered or distilled water to avoid chlorine and other chemicals that might harm the cutting.
– 🌊 Place the cutting in the water, ensuring that the leaf nodes are submerged while the leaves remain above the water.

4. **Provide Ideal Conditions:**
– ☀️ Place the jar in a warm, bright location with indirect sunlight. A windowsill with filtered light works well.
– 🔄 Change the water every few days to keep it fresh and free of bacteria.

5. **Monitor Root Development:**
– 👀 After a couple of weeks, you should start seeing small roots emerging from the submerged nodes. Wait until the roots are at least 1-2 inches long before planting.

### **2. Planting the Rooted Cutting:**

1. **Choose a Pot:**
– 🪴 Select a small pot with drainage holes. This will prevent water from accumulating and causing root rot.

2. **Prepare the Soil:**
– 🌱 Use a well-draining soil mix. A combination of potting soil, sand, and compost works well for hibiscus.
– 🧪 Optionally, you can dip the rooted cutting in rooting hormone powder before planting to encourage further root growth.

3. **Plant the Cutting:**
– 🌿 Make a hole in the center of the potting mix and gently place the rooted cutting into the hole.
– 🏞️ Fill in around the cutting with soil, ensuring that the stem is stable and upright. Firm the soil gently to remove air pockets.

4. **Watering:**
– 💧 Water the newly planted cutting thoroughly, ensuring that the soil is evenly moist but not waterlogged.
– 💦 Keep the soil consistently moist, especially during the initial weeks after planting.

5. **Provide Ideal Conditions:**
– 🌤️ Place the pot in a warm location with bright, indirect sunlight.
– ⛱️ Avoid direct, harsh sunlight until the cutting is well-established.

6. **Monitor Growth:**
– 🌿 New leaves and shoots should start to emerge within a few weeks. This indicates that the cutting is adapting well to its new environment.

### **3. Ongoing Care:**

1. **Sunlight:**
– ☀️ Once the cutting is established, gradually expose it to more direct sunlight. Hibiscus thrives in full sun, so aim for at least 6 hours of direct sunlight daily.

2. **Watering:**
– 💧 Keep the soil consistently moist but not waterlogged. Water deeply when the top inch of soil feels dry.

3. **Fertilizing:**
– 🌿 Feed the plant with a balanced, water-soluble fertilizer every 2-4 weeks during the growing season (spring through fall).

4. **Pruning:**
– ✂️ Regularly prune your hibiscus to encourage bushier growth and more blooms. Remove any dead or diseased branches to keep the plant healthy.

5. **Pest Control:**
– 🐜 Keep an eye out for common pests like aphids and spider mites. Treat infestations promptly with insecticidal soap or neem oil.

Follow these steps, and your red hibiscus cutting should thrive and grow into a beautiful, blooming plant. Happy gardening! 🌺🌿

📦 **Shipping Information:**

We exclusively use USPS Priority Mail 🚛, which typically offers delivery within 1-3 days. However, please be aware that delivery times are not guaranteed and may occasionally vary. To ensure your plants arrive in optimal condition, we ship only on **Mondays, Tuesdays, and Wednesdays** 📅. This schedule minimizes the risk of your plants sitting in transit over the weekend, helping us provide timely and secure delivery. 🌿✨

🌱 **Our Commitment to Quality** 🌱

We strive to ensure that every customer is satisfied with their purchase and receives their plants in excellent condition. If you encounter any issues upon delivery, we kindly ask that you promptly send us clear pictures 📸 of the problem *immediately upon arrival*. Please note that refunds or replacements 🌟 can only be discussed if photographic evidence is provided within this timeframe. Delays in reporting issues may make it difficult to resolve them effectively.

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