A Growbox for the Hibiscus

 (exerpted from the Photo/History page for Hibiscus (Rosa sinensus) Brilliant)

It's not self-watering, doesn't have a gro-light, isn't even built out of wood, but, I think it will do the job of hosting the Hibiscus for a few weeks, self-draining, allows adequate air & water circulation, allows root growth without crowding the plant or restricting it...and the best part, costs under $2.00. It's just a plastic basket, with drain holes drilled into the bottom.

It certainly isn't a container designed for display, but it does give this specimen a chance to "catch his breath" after de-potting, a 30% root reduction (pruned) and re-potting in a loose potting mix that will encourage new root growth without restriction..roots can grow right out of the sides, if left untended.

The theory behind this is that this basket will allow faster & possibly less traumatic recovery for the plant, after root-pruning & downsizing..just have to wait & see, but a worth-while experiment, I think.