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- Q.Colors Of Hibiscus - Are there different colors you can choose from for a Hibiscus Bush?
- Q.How Big Hibiscus - How big does a Hibiscus bush get?
- Q.Trimming Hibiscus Bushes - I trimmed two hibiscus bushes last spring (we live in southern Iowa, and I think it was probably late May) ...
- Q.Winter Care For Hibiscus - I am from West Michigan and I bought this hibiscus tree (approximately 1. 5 feet tall) on clearance the end ...
- Q.White Bugs On Hibiscus - This past week my hibiscus has gotten little white bugs on it and I need to know how to get ...
- Q.Hibiscus Bugs - The flower buds and some of the leaves of my hibiscus are covered with bugs (I guess). They look like ...
- Q.Spraying Hibiscus For Bugs - We live in Cocoa Beach, FL and our hibiscus is looking bad with bugs, etc. What is the best thing ...
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November 5, 2010Q.Colors of Hibiscus
Are there different colors you can choose from for a Hibiscus Bush?
Answered by
Nikki on
November 5, 2010
Certified ExpertA.Yes, hibiscus, both tropical and hardy, come in several colors. They tend to be warmer colors, like shades of reds, yellows and oranges as well as white.
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- Asked by
Anonymous on
November 5, 2010Q.How Big Hibiscus
How big does a Hibiscus bush get?
- Answered by
Nikki on
November 5, 2010
Certified ExpertA.It depends on the variety, but most, in the correct environment, can get to 6-8 feet.
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Anonymous on
November 6, 2010Q.Trimming Hibiscus Bushes
I trimmed two hibiscus bushes last spring (we live in southern Iowa, and I think it was probably late May) and neither of them has bloomed since then. Is there anything I can do so that they will bloom again? Any idea what I might have done wrong?
- Answered by
Heather on
November 7, 2010
Certified ExpertA.You may have pruned a bit too late in the season and trimmed off the developing flower buds. In the future, do not prune after the beginning of May. If you follow this, they will bloom fine next year.
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November 9, 2010Q.Winter Care for Hibiscus
I am from West Michigan and I bought this hibiscus tree (approximately 1. 5 feet tall) on clearance the end of this summer. I'm not positive what kind, but tropical for sure. I've tried to research exactly what we should do with it over winter, and I haven't come across definitive answers. Please help! This is my first year as a homeowner and gardener. We sort of got way ahead of ourselves and didn't realize all these plants have such 'requirements', but even with clearance sales, we still spent tons of money and don't want them to die by next summer. Any help would be appreciated.
- Answered by
Heather on
November 11, 2010
Certified ExpertA.This article will help you with keeping it over the winter: https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/flowers/hibiscus/wintering-hibiscus-indoors-winter-care-for-hibiscus.htm
It is rather easy. My mother in law keeps hers every winter and it looks gorgeous all summer long.
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November 15, 2010Q.White Bugs on Hibiscus
This past week my hibiscus has gotten little white bugs on it and I need to know how to get rid of them before they kill my tree.
- Answered by
Heather on
November 17, 2010
Certified ExpertA.That sounds like it is either spider mites or mealy bugs. Fortunately, both are treated the same was with various kinds of pesticides. I prefer neem oil myself, as it is very effective, organic and safe for pets and people.
These articles will be helpful:
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/plant-problems/pests/pesticides/neem-oil-uses.htm
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/plant-problems/pests/mealybugs-white-residue-on-plants-leaves.htm
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Anonymous on
November 17, 2010Q.Hibiscus Bugs
The flower buds and some of the leaves of my hibiscus are covered with bugs (I guess). They look like grey and off white. How do I get rid of them?
- Answered by
Heather on
November 17, 2010
Certified ExpertA.It sounds like it might be aphids. This article will help:
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/plant-problems/pests/homemade-aphid-control-a-natural-way-to-kill-aphids.htmWas this answer useful?00 - Asked by
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November 20, 2010Q.Spraying Hibiscus for Bugs
We live in Cocoa Beach, FL and our hibiscus is looking bad with bugs, etc. What is the best thing to use to spray these with?
- Answered by
Heather on
November 20, 2010
Certified ExpertA.I would recommend neem oil. You can learn more about it here: https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/plant-problems/pests/pesticides/neem-oil-uses.htm
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