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Why have the blooms on my 20 year old hibiscus plant started wilting right after opening?

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#1 Comment By Nikki On 10/27/2014 @ 4:06 pm

You may have thrips. They are very small and attack the base of the blooms, causing them to fall off right before they open or even right after they open. Here is more information:
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