When you hear the word "hibiscus," you likely think of a tropical plant with short-lived flowers in several stunning colors sold throughout Greater Columbus each spring and summer as an annual ...

Few plants bring the tropical feel like a hibiscus. They are planted in tropical climates across the world and are the state flower of Hawaii. That's why it may come as a surprise that some, like the ...

When visiting south Florida in years past, I longed to be able to grow the beautiful hibiscus seen there with their many variations, but I was under the impression they were a tender plant grown ...

The brilliant color of the hibiscus is associated with hot climates, but we in Northeast Ohio can enjoy a relative of the tropical hibiscus, called hardy hibiscus. These flowers give huge, colorful ...

Question: When can I cut back my hardy hibiscus? Also, something devastated the leaves on my hardy hibiscus this summer. How can I prevent this from happening again? Answer: Hardy hibiscus (Hibiscus ...

Though they both produce beautiful flowers, there's a difference between hardy and tropical hibiscus plants and how you should prepare them for the winter. While hardy plants can handle winter ...

Q. I think I will plant different-colored hibiscus along my drive next year. My daughter said there are two kinds: hardy and tropical. Which shall I buy, and when should I plant them? -- S.T., Houston ...

DEAR JOE: Malabar chestnut plants (Pachira aquatica) are typically trained into tree form with five braided trunks. Sold as “money trees,” the plants are said to symbolize prosperity and good fortune.