HIBISCUS PROBLEM

My Hibiscus leaves show damage (from pests?), and some of them are turning yellow. Photos are attached. Do you have any recommendations? Thanks ! Reggie

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#1 Comment By GKH_Susan On 11/13/2020 @ 12:23 pm

It's hard to avoid yellow leaves on hibiscus. I see you have some chewing insects on board. These articles should help:

https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/flowers/hibiscus/answers-to-what-causes-hibiscus-leaves-turning-yellow.htm ^[1]

https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/flowers/hibiscus/how-to-care-for-hibiscus-plants.htm ^[2]

https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/flowers/hibiscus/pests-on-hibiscus-plants.htm ^[3]

https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/plant-problems/pests/insects/holes-in-plant-leaves.htm ^[4]

#2 Comment By BushDoctor On 11/13/2020 @ 12:24 pm

These plants are very heavy feeders, and this will be especially true in container. They require frequent half doses of fertilizer to be happy.

These articles will help you:

https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/flowers/hibiscus/hibiscus-container-care.htm ^[5]

https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/flowers/hibiscus/hibiscus-fertilizing.htm ^[6]

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