I was given a healthy bush in a container this fall, it got exposed to a freeze. Now the leaves are dead. Brought inside, do I take off the dead leaves myself? Sinc3 it is tropical does it also help to put a container of water next to it?
The container of water won't help much. You should wait until right before the new growth comes back to cut the dead growth. This article will give you more information: https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/flowers/hibiscus/hibiscus-container-care.htm
I have 2 separated plants around my pool. One has a minimal amount of yellow leaves. The other one is mostly yellow leaves :/
They benefit from extra water during the summer, just enough to keep the soil slightly moist, and they are very heavy feeders.
Usually feeding them will bring the color back. This article will help: https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/flowers/hibiscus/answers-to-what-causes-hibiscus-leaves-turning-yellow.htm
Thanks for sharing such great information.
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It is in a container.
Usually, since these are heavy feeders, it is due to a lack of nutrients. Depending on the location of yellowing, it could be different deficiencies.
Here are some articles that will help:
How do I prune the hibiscus houseplants?
You can prune them in late winter to shape them up.
My tropical hibiscus bloomed all winter in the house. I brought it outside after memorial day and has only had a few flowers so far. It is growing, leaves are green but no flowers. My hydrangea has not bloomed this year. Not sure what to do Thank you
Did you fertilize your hibiscus before bringing it outside?
These articles should help:
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/flowers/hibiscus/hibiscus-fertilizing.htm
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/plant-problems/environmental/plant-not-blooming.htm
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/shrubs/hydrangea/hydrangea-not-blooming.htm
I have already lost 2 out of three plants in one of my pots and now this one only has 2 plants in the pot and one is looking sickly.
Unfortunately, your photos did not come through. It sounds like overcrowding, though. There should only be one to a container, unless you have a very large 30 gallon planter.
Here is a collection of articles that will help you with their care:
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/flowers/hibiscus
watering it and let it continue to flower throughout fall & winter? NO photo available
I would cut back on the watering and remove the yellow/spotted leaves. If you have it near a sunny window it may continue to bloom during the winter. Indoor plants don't need as much water as outdoor plants.
These articles should help:
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/flowers/hibiscus/hibiscus-leaf-drop.htm
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/flowers/hibiscus/light-requirements-for-hibiscus.htm
Hard to say what the brown spots might be without an idea from a picture but be aware that with shorter amounts of daylight since the Summer Solstice and cooler temperatures, high light plants like hibiscus inside may react by yellowing their foliage in the fall/winter. However, make sure that you are not over-watering by testing the soil before watering: insert a finger into the soil and if it feels moist or wet/soggy then skip watering that day. This testing becomes more useful as the inside of homes becomes more dry in winter. There is no harm in letting the hibiscus continue flowering and opening however many flower buds it decides to open. A south facing location will provide more sunlight. The hibiscus may need supplemental lighting if the location of the pot is too dark.