My hibiscus is being eaten by something

All the leaves have holes in them. A friend told me to put some water in a spray bottle and add some dish liquid and spray the leaves. I’ve been doing this for a couple weeks and the flowers still have not bloomed.

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#1 Comment By Nikki On 07/14/2012 @ 9:08 am

Are the holes making the leaves look similar to Swiss cheese? If so, this could be attributed to spider mites. Damage like this can also be attributed to slugs/snails or Japanese beetles. Neem oil may help. These articles will also provide some suggestions:
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/plant-problems/pests/insects/spider-mite-treatment.htm ^[1]
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/plant-problems/pests/facts-about-slugs-and-how-to-kill-garden-slugs.htm ^[2]
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/plant-problems/pests/organic-snail-control-how-to-control-garden-snails.htm ^[3]
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/plant-problems/pests/insects/japanese-beetles.htm ^[4]

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