Q.Help My Hibiscus Plants
My hibiscus plants have a whitish, velvetish dust that is on the stems at the tip. It forms a blanket. I have noticed that the new buds are getting brown and falling out. If they do grow into flowers, it is deformed. I’d like to get rid of whatever pests naturally.

Nikki
Certified GKH Gardening Expert
Certified GKH Gardening Expert
Answered on March 31, 2011
It is powdery mildew. This article will have some suggestions for getting rid of it organically:
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/plant-problems/disease/powdery-mildew-homemade-and-organic-remedies.htm
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