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- Q.Will It Bloom Again? - I have a hibiscus plant that we have outside in warm weather and bring in the house for winter. It ...
- Q.Hibiscus - I just bought a couple of hibiscus trees about three feet tall. I transplanted them into much larger containers. The ...
- Q.Yellowing Leaves On Hibiscus - Both my daughter-in-law and I have hibiscus that continually have leaves that yellow and fall off. Both are in pots. ...
- Q.Growing Hibiscus - I live southeast of Houston, Texas. I want to plant a Hibiscus in my yard. Should I keep it in ...
- Q.Soapy Water For Hibiscus Leaves? - I found what looked like dark brown on my new buds on my Hibiscus plant and when I rubbed it, ...
- Q.Yellow Leaves On Hibiscus - The leaves on my potted hibiscus are turning yellow and dropping off. It finally stopped yesterday and I can't figure ...
- Q.Aphids On Wintered Hibiscus - My plants have been wintering well in MN. Just went in to check on them and again, there are tiny ...
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Anonymous on
April 19, 2011Q.Will It Bloom Again?
I have a hibiscus plant that we have outside in warm weather and bring in the house for winter. It is at least three years old and the blooms are always beautiful. The last it bloomed was a year ago Christmas. It has never bloomed again. Is it done blooming because it was never meant to be a house plant? The frost would have killed it had I not brought it in the house for winter.
Answered by
Nikki on
April 19, 2011
Certified ExpertA.It likely needs some more fertilizer, especially phosphorus which helps with blooming. Use a "bloom booster" fertilizer or add some bone meal to the soil to help add some phosphorus.
Have you considered pruning it? Sometimes, a good pruning may be just the jolt it needs to kick flowering into high gear. This article will help with that: https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/flowers/hibiscus/tips-for-pruning-hibiscus-plants-when-to-prune-hibiscus.htm
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- Asked by
Bobbiekay on
April 19, 2011Q.Hibiscus
I just bought a couple of hibiscus trees about three feet tall. I transplanted them into much larger containers. The one is doing great, flowering every day. The other is getting yellow leaves every day. Any suggestions?
- Answered by
Nikki on
April 20, 2011
Certified ExpertA.It may be suffering from transplant shock. This article will help with that:
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/plant-problems/environmental/learn-how-to-avoid-and-repair-transplant-shock-in-plants.htmThis article explains other reasons for the yellowing of hibiscus: https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/flowers/hibiscus/answers-to-what-causes-hibiscus-leaves-turning-yellow.htm
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ritapew on
April 19, 2011Q.Yellowing Leaves on Hibiscus
Both my daughter-in-law and I have hibiscus that continually have leaves that yellow and fall off. Both are in pots. What is the problem?
- Answered by
Heather on
April 20, 2011
Certified ExpertA.This article will help you:
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/flowers/hibiscus/answers-to-what-causes-hibiscus-leaves-turning-yellow.htmWas this answer useful?00 - Asked by
Anonymous on
April 20, 2011Q.Growing Hibiscus
I live southeast of Houston, Texas. I want to plant a Hibiscus in my yard. Should I keep it in a pot to bring in during the winter, or can I plant it in the ground and protect it from freezing temp. in winter? If I plant it in the ground, what is best way to winterize it? Also, do I need any special type of soil to start out with?
- Answered by
Nikki on
April 21, 2011
Certified ExpertA.Keeping it in a pot would certainly help, as it can be easily moved indoors for overwintering. Of course, it also depends on the type of hibiscus you are growing. Hardy varieties can be grown outdoors in your area without any special attention. If considering container growing, this article will help with its winter care: https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/flowers/hibiscus/wintering-hibiscus-indoors-winter-care-for-hibiscus.htm
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Bobbiekay on
April 21, 2011Q.Soapy Water for Hibiscus Leaves?
I found what looked like dark brown on my new buds on my Hibiscus plant and when I rubbed it, it mashed like a bug/wet powder. I also saw very tiny white looking dots that were not part of the leaves. I could move them to the side. What type of soapy water should I use on them and is this the best cure?
- Answered by
Nikki on
April 21, 2011
Certified ExpertA.I would suggest using neem oil on the plant. It is effective for treating numerous pests, especially those that commonly attack hibiscus--like aphids, scale, whiteflies, mites, and thrips. Here is more info: https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/plant-problems/pests/pesticides/neem-oil-uses.htm
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Anonymous on
April 21, 2011Q.Yellow Leaves on Hibiscus
The leaves on my potted hibiscus are turning yellow and dropping off. It finally stopped yesterday and I can't figure out why it did it.
- Answered by
Nikki on
April 21, 2011
Certified ExpertA.This article will help:
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/flowers/hibiscus/answers-to-what-causes-hibiscus-leaves-turning-yellow.htmWas this answer useful?00 - Answered by
yfuller on
April 21, 2011A.i want to know can a hyaclnth/mylar can be a houseplant
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Anonymous on
April 21, 2011Q.Aphids on Wintered Hibiscus
My plants have been wintering well in MN. Just went in to check on them and again, there are tiny white specks flying about when I touch them. I believe they are aphids. What's my best approach to get rid of them prior to my being able to get them outdoors? I pruned them quite a lot last fall before I brought them indoors and they've been doing quite well this time. What sprays, bagging, etc. do you recommend?
- Answered by
Nikki on
April 22, 2011
Certified ExpertA.Neem oil is an effective treatment for aphids. The following articles should be of some help to you: https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/plant-problems/pests/pesticides/neem-oil-uses.htm
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/plant-problems/pests/homemade-aphid-control-a-natural-way-to-kill-aphids.htmWas this answer useful?00
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