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- Q.Hardy Or Tropical Hibiscus - Another hibiscus question. . . now that I know how to propagate. What the HECK is a hardy hibiscus and ...
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- Q.Hibiscus - My leaves turn yellow and are falling off. Why?
- Q.Hibiscus Help - My hibiscus shrubs are 8 yrs old. They grew at normal rate, until the budding cycle, the leaves around the ...
- Q.My Hibiscus Plant Is Flowering But The Leaves Are Yellowing And Shriveling - The plant is in afternoon sun in a pot. What am I doing wrong, and can I save the plant?
- Q.Why Are My Hibiscus Leaves Turning Yellow? - Why are my hibiscus leaves turning yellow?
- Q.Hibiscus Plant - Every few days a number of leaves turn yellow and drop off.
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lonni on
June 3, 2012Q.hardy or tropical hibiscus
Another hibiscus question. . . now that I know how to propagate. What the HECK is a hardy hibiscus and tropical? I did not know we had different classifications. Sooo what is the difference????
Answered by
Nikki on
June 4, 2012
Certified ExpertA.The tropical varieties must be growin in containers and overwintered indoors. These plants will not tolerate more than a night or two of light freezes. Even one hard freeze (below 25) could kill the plant. The hardy varieties don't need any special treatment and are hardy to Zone 5.
If the hibiscus has glossy, deep green leaves and 3-6" flowers of red, pink, orange, peach, yellow, or salmon, it is probably a TROPICAL hibiscus. Another way to check is if the blooms are double flowered, then you probably have a TROPICAL hibiscus. Hardy hibiscus do not come in these colors or in doubles! If the hibiscus has dull, medium green heart-shaped leaves, dinner plate sized white, pink or red flowers with HUGE, bomb shaped buds (2-4" in length!), it is a perennial, hardy hibiscus.
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- Asked by
dymalo on
June 9, 2012Q.Hibiscus leaves turn yellow and fall off
Why are the leaves on my indoor hibiscus plant turning yellow and falling off?
- Answered by
Nikki on
June 9, 2012
Certified ExpertA.Hibiscus can turn yellow for many, many reasons. If it is indoors, it likely a combination of a lack of light, cooler temperatures and low humidity. This articles has many of the reasons a hibiscus turns yellow:
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/flowers/hibiscus/answers-to-what-causes-hibiscus-leaves-turning-yellow.htmWas this answer useful?00 - Asked by
Downsouth98 on
June 10, 2012Q.Hibiscus
My leaves turn yellow and are falling off. Why?
- Answered by
Nikki on
June 11, 2012
Certified ExpertA.There are several reasons this can happen, normally associated with stress of some kind. This article explains many of them and will help you decide which is likely for your plant: https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/flowers/hibiscus/answers-to-what-causes-hibiscus-leaves-turning-yellow.htm
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julsmarie on
June 11, 2012Q.hibiscus help
My hibiscus shrubs are 8 yrs old. They grew at normal rate, until the budding cycle, the leaves around the buds are curling up. No mold or mites but I did spray them with mild soapy water. Also gave them some Miracle Gro. I read that potassium is best for them. Any help would be appreciated.
- Answered by
Heather on
June 19, 2012
Certified ExpertA.Sounds like thrips. This article will help:
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/plant-problems/pests/insects/controlling-thrips.htmWas this answer useful?00 - Asked by
phyl on
June 11, 2012Q.My hibiscus plant is flowering but the leaves are yellowing and shriveling
The plant is in afternoon sun in a pot. What am I doing wrong, and can I save the plant?
- Answered by
Nikki on
June 12, 2012
Certified ExpertA.It may have a fungus. Trim away any yellow growth and then treat the plant with a fungicide. Also, make sure that it gets enough water (since it's potted and in the sun) but not too much. If the soil feels dry about an inch or so down, give it water. Otherwise, let it be. If the yellow leaves continue, this article will have other suggestions:
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/flowers/hibiscus/answers-to-what-causes-hibiscus-leaves-turning-yellow.htmWas this answer useful?00 - Asked by
bucky1 on
June 12, 2012Q.why are my hibiscus leaves turning yellow?
Why are my hibiscus leaves turning yellow?
- Answered by
Nikki on
June 12, 2012
Certified ExpertA.There are several reasons this can happen. This article explains many of them and will help you decide which is likely for your plant: https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/flowers/hibiscus/answers-to-what-causes-hibiscus-leaves-turning-yellow.htm
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blueberry on
June 12, 2012Q.hibiscus plant
Every few days a number of leaves turn yellow and drop off.
- Answered by
Nikki on
June 12, 2012
Certified ExpertA.There are several reasons this can happen. This article explains many of them and will help you decide which is likely for your plant: https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/flowers/hibiscus/answers-to-what-causes-hibiscus-leaves-turning-yellow.htm
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