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Q.Hibiscus Bushes Have Very Brittle Leaves

tonyles added on July 3, 2011 | Answered

My hibiscus bushes have very brittle leaves and fall off at the slightest touch. They are also turning yellowish. What can I do to remedy this and get good bushes again? I will say they are in large pots and have not been repotted.

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Heather
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Answered on July 6, 2011

This can happen for many reasons. In your case, I am leaning towards that the plant is not getting enough water, either because they need to be watered more often or there is a problem with the roots that is preventing the plant from taking up water. Check the roots and make sure that you are not letting the soil get dry.

This article will have some other suggestions:
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/plant-problems/environmental/plant-leaves-turn-yellow.htm

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