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- Q.My Hibiscus Is Dropping Immature Buds - I have a gorgeous tropical hibiscus that was blooming wonderfully; however, we recently moved and although it's still developing spectacular ...
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- Q.Hibiscus Plant Is Getting Yellow Leaves - My hibiscus plant is getting yellow leaves, which drop off. What can I do? Is something wrong with the plant?
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- Q.What Is Causing The Blossom Buds To Fall Off My Hibiscus Plant - I don't know if the Hibiscus plant is tropical or not. . . purchased at Lowes without an information tab ...
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- Q.Yellowing Hibiscus Leaves - Why are my hibiscus leaves turning yellow, and falling off?
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genoviese on
June 22, 2012Q.My hibiscus is dropping immature buds
I have a gorgeous tropical hibiscus that was blooming wonderfully; however, we recently moved and although it's still developing spectacular flowers, I have noticed a large amount of immature buds dropping and can only speculate that this may be due to the large number of birds, particularly robins, or the hornets that are gathering pollen from the underdeveloped buds. Could this be the case?
Answered by
Nikki on
June 22, 2012
Certified ExpertA.This is likely caused from your recent move and the plant is simply reacting by dropping the buds. This will correct itself. I do not believe it is from birds or hornets. As long as the plant is healthy looking otherwise, I would not be too worried. If, however, you begin seeing other symptoms, such as leaf yellowing or wilting, you may have an issue of concern--like pests or fungus. If this should be the case, neem oil is normally an effective treatement for both.
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- Asked by
Hibby on
June 22, 2012Q.Why do my Hibiscus buds fall off just before blooming?
The plant and buds look just fine and at about the time the bud should open, it falls off. I have had only about 8 - 10 blooms and about 25 to 30 buds fall off.
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Nikki on
June 23, 2012
Certified ExpertA.This article may offer some suggestions: https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/flowers/hibiscus/hibiscus-flowers-hibiscus-blossoms-falling-off-plant.htm
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Dottiedear on
June 23, 2012Q.Hibiscus Plant is getting yellow leaves
My hibiscus plant is getting yellow leaves, which drop off. What can I do? Is something wrong with the plant?
- Answered by
Nikki on
June 23, 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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Anonymous on
June 23, 2012Q.Yellow Leaves on Hibiscus
One of my hibiscus plants keeps getting yellow leaves. It is planted in a pot with a few other plants. I try to keep it moist. Am I over-watering/not enough water? It was doing fine until about a week ago.
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Nikki on
June 25, 2012
Certified ExpertA.The following article should be of some help to you: https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/flowers/hibiscus/answers-to-what-causes-hibiscus-leaves-turning-yellow.htm
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moody on
June 24, 2012Q.What is causing the blossom buds to fall off my hibiscus plant
I don't know if the Hibiscus plant is tropical or not. . . purchased at Lowes without an information tab on it. It's growing in a large container. About 50+ buds have fallen off without blooming. I found and removed a small green worm once. No more. Thank you for any information.
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Nikki on
June 25, 2012
Certified ExpertA.It could be a number of insects causing this to happen, but thrips or gall midge are the most common pests that affect the buds. These articles may help: https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/flowers/hibiscus/hibiscus-flowers-hibiscus-blossoms-falling-off-plant.htm
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susancmoore on
June 24, 2012Q.some of my hibiscus leaves are turning yellow?
Some of my hibiscus leaves are turning yellow? Why?
- Answered by
Nikki on
June 25, 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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jookboks on
June 25, 2012Q.yellowing hibiscus leaves
Why are my hibiscus leaves turning yellow, and falling off?
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Nikki on
June 26, 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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