why does my hibiscus tree, which bloomed last summer, not have any buds this summer? There are no buds on my hibiscus tree even though last summer it bloomed continuously.
Have you fertilized? Your soil may be to high in nitrogen, which will promote leaf growth but not flowers.
You can add phosphorous to help stimulate flower production.
Here are some great links for you.
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/flowers/hibiscus/hibiscus-fertilizing.htm
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/flowers/hibiscus/tips-for-pruning-hibiscus-plants-when-to-prune-hibiscus.htm
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/garden-how-to/soil-fertilizers/understanding-nitrogen-requirements-for-plants.htm
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/garden-how-to/soil-fertilizers/phosphorus-plant-growth.htm
There is black mold on my hibiscus plant flowers. What insecticide to use for it?
This is Sooty Mold, caused by pests on the plant.
Neem Oil is a good treatment for the pests and the mold.
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/plant-problems/disease/how-to-get-rid-of-sooty-mold.htm
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/plant-problems/pests/pesticides/neem-oil-uses.htm
Leaves disappearing and notice one squirrel eating them
Yes, a squirrel will dine on nearly anything!
Here is a link with information on ridding the garden of squirrels.
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/plant-problems/pests/animals/get-rid-squirrels.htm
When and how should this plant be pruned?
Here are some articles that will help you with Hibiscus care information.
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/flowers/hibiscus/how-to-care-for-hibiscus-plants.htm
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/flowers/hibiscus/hibiscus-propagation.htm
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/flowers/hibiscus/deadheading-hibiscus-flowers.htm
What is causing yellow leaves? Flowers are blooming. Weather is 95-101 but I water a lot every am.
This article will help;
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/flowers/hibiscus/answers-to-what-causes-hibiscus-leaves-turning-yellow.htm
The leaves are turning yellow. What causes this? Good sun and water daily.
This is a common issue!
Here is a link that will help you pinpoint the cause.
Our condo bought two of these 3 ft Braided Hibiscus tree plants for outdoors. Though we have had a year of abundant flowering, some pests continue to cause problems. It looks like a mite or tiny black ants. We tried the dawn solution and that helped for a time. Now buds are smaller or do not open just fall off. We have no landscapers.
Neem Oil is a good treatment for insects on your Hibiscus.
Here is a couple of links with more information.
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/plant-problems/pests/pesticides/neem-oil-uses.htm
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/flowers/hibiscus/hibiscus-sticky-leaves.htm