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==Care==
 
==Care==
Hibiscus flowers need to be taken care of in warm temperatures. They bloom best with temperatures ranging from 60 to 90 degrees. The hibiscus needs to be watered carefully. Make sure you do not overflood the roots. Keep a steady flow of water for the plant in warm weather. In colder weather, only water the plant if it looks dry. Hibiscus needs to be fed plant food.  Try to keep all insects and pests away so the flower does not get ruined. If you are potting your flower, make sure the pot has plenty of drainage.
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Tropical hibiscus plants need to be kept in warm temperatures, and bloom best in temperatures ranging from 60 to 90 degrees. They like regular water, but may tolerate low levels of water. Ensure good drainage so water does not sit by the roots. Water more in warm weather, and in colder weather, only water the plant if it looks dry. Hibiscus thrive with plant food.  If you are potting your flower, make sure the pot excellent drainage.  Spraying plants and under leaves with strong jets of water helps protect against aphid and whitefly infestations.
    
===Propagation===
 
===Propagation===