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jumpy48 on
April 1, 2017
90503Q.Hibiscus Pink Versicolor
I live near the coast in Los Angeles County, CA. I planted a one-gallon hibiscus about three months ago and it seemed to be doing fine.The weather has started to warm and the leaves are no longer dark green. They're a yellowish green with some of the older leaves becoming yellow along the edges. It has some new growth and a few flowers. I suspected the problem is over-watering due to heavy rain but the soil has dried out and things haven't improved. What's wrong?
Answered by
Liz Baessler on
April 5, 2017
Certified ExpertA.Unfortunately yellow leaves can be a sign of any number of problems. Overwatering is always a prime suspect, so you're right to be thinking that way. How long has it been since the heavy rain? The plant might just need more time to recover. Another common culprit is nutrient deficiency. If you haven't fed your hibiscus yet this spring, try doing so now. That should help if it's lacking in nutrients, and if it's trying to recover from waterlogged roots, it can't hurt either. This article goes into more depth about how to fertilize a hibiscus: https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/flowers/hibiscus/hibiscus-fertilizing.htm
There are a few other possible causes, and this article covers them all: https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/flowers/hibiscus/answers-to-what-causes-hibiscus-leaves-turning-yellow.htm
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- Asked by
Larry Tucker on
April 8, 2017
Jasper, AlabamaQ.Hibiscus
I have several red hibiscus (do know the actual variety) that are about 2 to 3 feet high. I do not have a green house and really not enough room indoors to store them in the winter. I live in the Birmingham, Al area. Is there a good way to protect them outdoors when the weather approaches freezing?
- Answered by
Downtoearthdigs on
April 9, 2017A.This article will help you with winter care of a Hibiscus.
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pjones on
April 10, 2017
Roberta, GAQ.will my hibiscus plants come back if they were outside all winter
I left my hibiscus plants outside all winter in GA - they have no leaves now, will they come back ?
- Answered by
Downtoearthdigs on
April 10, 2017A.If your Hibiscus were exposed to temperatures below 32 degrees F. they may not have survived.
You can began watering them and see if they leaf out.Was this answer useful?00 - Asked by
Anonymous on
April 10, 2017Q.hibiscus plants
What is the height and width of a 'flirtatious' hibiscus plant?
- Answered by
Downtoearthdigs on
April 11, 2017A.They can grow anywhere from 3 to 5 feet tall with blooms from 7 to 9" in diameter.
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fabywin on
April 10, 2017Q.hibiscus
my plant have some white little animals and the leaves are very sticky. What can i do to get rid of that?
- Answered by
Downtoearthdigs on
April 11, 2017A.There are several pests that like to make a home on a Hibiscus.
The sticky substance is the residue from the pests.
Treat your plant with Neem Oil.
These links will help you.
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/plant-problems/pests/pesticides/neem-oil-uses.htmhttps://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/flowers/hibiscus/hibiscus-sticky-leaves.htm
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gammonsruby on
April 14, 2017
63367Q.My tropical hibiscus plant.
I have a tropical hibiscus plant that I brought in over the winter. It has been healthy up until this past week. It has little yellow things growing up from the root. Is this a fungus or disease and would I be better off disposing of it and getting a new one?
- Answered by
Downtoearthdigs on
April 15, 2017A.It could be just a mushroom or fungi in the soil.
You can send us an image and we can help with identification.https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/flowers/hibiscus/hibiscus-container-care.htm
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/flowers/hibiscus/how-to-care-for-hibiscus-plants.htm
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/plant-problems/pests/pesticides/neem-oil-uses.htm
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Kim Terrry on
April 19, 2017
37771Q.Hisbiscus plant
Is it normal for the tip of the plant to look like it was cut after the bloom has fallen off. even other tips without blooms look like they have been cut off and they have a white color to them also
- Answered by
Downtoearthdigs on
April 21, 2017A.Yes, the flowers drop off after 24 hours and sometimes can appear that they were cut.
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