My Hibiscus tree

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  1. Ericapeace

    Ericapeace Member

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    I am not sure if my hibiscus tree is dormant or dead. It was growing nicely in a partial sunned area on my patio in NYC. I moved it inside for the winter and opted to slightly trim the branches, and put in my bathroom in a sunny window. I would water it pretty infrequently. All the leaves eventually fell off, and it looked to be dormant. This is a braided tree. Tomorrow will be April 1st, and we seem to have a temperature between 45-50 degrees fahrenheit. Do you think I should bring my tree back outside or wait a while? Do you think it is still alive if the braided stem is still in tact? I know some people suggest to just purchase a new one yearly to save the trouble....I will if I have to. But I find enjoyment in seeing plants revive themselves. Any help is appreciated!
     
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    Sporadic watering probably made the leaves drop off,

    I can well understand your concerns having just seen such a tree...awesome as a standard!
     
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    Thank you for links Katalina25. I appreciate it. I also appreciate your blog in your signature Jungaling, as I am a yoga instructor very interested in women's liberation. Thank you!!
    I will give my hibiscus a couple more weeks indoors, and then will take back outside to see what happens.
     
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    Hi Erica,

    Unless you killed off the root system your plant should be ok.
    Your in NY? I once knew someone in who lived in New York, He bought a beautiful house there..wow...never seen anything like it. This was at a forum and the new home a photo he showed us.
    Thanks for visiting the blog of mine!

    I can't do Yoga at the minute apparently I have damaged my patella, not that I could stand on my head no matter how good it is for the brain loll
     
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    ok good and thanks! I think the root system is OK.
    Sorry to hear about your patella....I know knee issues can be a headache.
    I will post later on how my hibiscus is doing!

    Oh and yes I am in NY!
     
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