Q.Is My Hibiscus in Shock?
What can I do for it now? I moved from NJ to Wisconsin and I brought my hibiscus plant with me. I put it outside in full sun when it got warmer around may 15th. . . . but didn’t realize how chilly it could still get at night. The leaves wilted and turned white and I brought it back inside and cut off all of the white and yellowed leaves (all but a few). Has my hibiscus gone into shock? Will it be ok? Is there anything special I can do for my plant?
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It sounds like it got sunscald. This happens when the plant is not properly acclimated before being placed outside. This article will help you with that for next year:
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/houseplants/hpgen/acclimating-houseplants-outdoors.htm
This condition is very similar to transplant shock and the plant can be treated the same to help fix it. This article will help with that:
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/plant-problems/environmental/learn-how-to-avoid-and-repair-transplant-shock-in-plants.htm
