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- Q.Hibiscus - Why are the hibiscus leaves turning yellow?
- Q.Plant Identification - What is this? It grows really fast and is taking over my flower bed.
- Q.Hibiscus Branches - Are the branches on my hibiscus supposed to twist around each other?
- Q.Hibiscus Problem - Something appears to be cutting the buds off my Hibiscus. I tried mixing dish detergent with water and spraying, didn't ...
- Q.Hibiscus Plants - I am in the process of saving a Hibiscus. A client where I work was going to throw this out, ...
- Q.Hibiscus Outdoors In Winter - How can I keep my Hibiscus alive outdoors during the winter in Georgia? What is your recommendation? They are too big ...
- Q.How Is Hibiscus Grown - How is Hibiscus grown and harvested? And where is it sold? How much?
Asked by
Barnes3donna on
August 28, 2016
Zone 3Q.Hibiscus
Why are the hibiscus leaves turning yellow?
- Answered by
kh0001 on
August 29, 2016A.Temperature, light, the nutrients in the soil, the watering situation...it could be any of these factors. Use the process of elimination -- and the tips in this article -- to determine which of these could be causing your Hibiscus leaves to turn yellow:
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- Asked by
twilliams on
September 6, 2016
Merryville LA 70653. Zone 8Q.plant identification
What is this? It grows really fast and is taking over my flower bed.
- Answered by
Downtoearthdigs on
September 6, 2016A.This is a Chinese Hibiscus plant.
There are hundreds of varieties and yes, they can become invasive.
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/shrubs/rose-of-sharon/rose-of-sharon-bush.htm
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Anonymous on
September 13, 2016Q.hibiscus branches
Are the branches on my hibiscus supposed to twist around each other?
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Downtoearthdigs on
September 14, 2016A.Some Hibiscus are trained with a braided trunk. This is done manually by the greenhouse and the plant does not naturally grow this way on their own.
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/flowers/hibiscus/braided-hibiscus-trees.htm
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jjoseph122 on
September 22, 2016
Springhill,FLORIDA 34606Q.Hibiscus problem
Something appears to be cutting the buds off my Hibiscus. I tried mixing dish detergent with water and spraying, didn't help. Bought a spray for flowering plants, didn't work.
- Answered by
Downtoearthdigs on
September 23, 2016A.This can be due to pests, specifically Thrips.
This article will help you.
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/flowers/hibiscus/hibiscus-flowers-hibiscus-blossoms-falling-off-plant.htmWas this answer useful?00 - Asked by
nrlevesqsue on
September 23, 2016
Fort Smith ArkansasQ.Hibiscus plants
I am in the process of saving a Hibiscus. A client where I work was going to throw this out, and I decided to try to save it. I cut the branches down to about 6 inches because there was some green showing near the bottom. I live in Arkansas and we have temps that can range from over 100 in the summer and down to 20 degrees in the winter. I currently have the plant outdoors because the soil was so wet. I think she watered this too much. Can you give me some guidance? I have no way of taking a picture at this time.
Answered by
Alisma on
September 23, 2016
Certified ExpertA.Trimming it back was a good idea because this helps with survival after transplanting. If you have not already transplanted the hibiscus, and wish to plant it in your yard, you can transplant in fall, as explained here:
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/flowers/hibiscus/transplanting-hibiscus.htm
If the hibiscus is not a hardy species, or if you don't know the species, you should use winter protection for the plant. Mulch over the roots to protect them, and consider protecting the branches (if they grow back by then) with burlap or a wire frame of leaves:
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/garden-how-to/info/wrapping-plants-in-burlap.htm
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Anonymous on
September 27, 2016Q.hibiscus outdoors in winter
How can I keep my Hibiscus alive outdoors during the winter in Georgia? What is your recommendation? They are too big to bring indoors.
- Answered by
Downtoearthdigs on
September 27, 2016A.You can certainly cut back the roots somewhat - this article has more information on root pruning: https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/houseplants/hpgen/prune-roots.htm
When root pruning, you should also cut back the foliage a proportionate amount. There are two approaches to overwintering indoors. 1., you can keep plant with foliage as a houseplant; 2., you can allow to go dormant and store in cool and dark place. This article has more information: https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/flowers/hibiscus/wintering-hibiscus-indoors-winter-care-for-hibiscus.htmWas this answer useful?00 - Asked by
Thembo Moddeyx on
September 30, 2016
Kasese Rwenzori Mt, UgandaQ.How Is Hibiscus Grown
How is Hibiscus grown and harvested? And where is it sold? How much?
- Answered by
Alisma on
September 30, 2016
Certified ExpertA.There are many species of Hibiscus, and most are grown as ornamentals. GKH has many articles on caring for these plants, which you can find here:
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/flowers/hibiscus/There is a species called Hibiscus sabdariffa which is used in beverage production under the names "roselle" or "jamaica." The calyxes of the flowers are harvested and used for teas, beverages, and jellies. Here is our article on it:
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/flowers/roselle/roselle-flower-seeds.htmWas this answer useful?00
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