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  • Answered by
    BushDoctor on
    October 15, 2017
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    To me, it seems as if you are looking at either a bacterial, or fungal infection. I have a method I use to correct this that will also give your plants a little boost.

    My recipe is as follows: First, you will want to prime the soil with dolomitic lime, then spread wettable sulfur to Kill off any infection in the soil. I Also like to spray the plant itself. Mix a few drops of one or more of these ingredients into warm water with a spoonful of coconut oil: Rosemary oil, lavender oil, neem oil, garlic oil, cinnamon extract/oil and for really bad cases, also add clove oil.

    Here is a link for more information: https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/plant-problems/disease/bacterial-leaf-spot.htm

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  • Answered by
    Downtoearthdigs on
    October 17, 2017
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    This article will help you:
    https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/flowers/hibiscus/answers-to-what-causes-hibiscus-leaves-turning-yellow.htm

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    Downtoearthdigs on
    October 19, 2017
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    These are most likely whiteflies. See these articles for help:
    https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/plant-problems/pests/insects/control-whiteflies-houseplants.htm
    https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/houseplants/hpgen/bring-plants-in-without-bugs.htm

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    BushDoctor on
    October 20, 2017
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    Brand is not important, as long as the numbers are a balanced 20-20-20. This is the easiest and most efficient way to know what is in a fertilizer, and what it is for. If you ask for this balance at your local walmart, or Lowe's, or anywhere that carries fertilizer, then they will be able to direct you to the correct nutrients.

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  • Answered by
    MichiganDot on
    October 24, 2017
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    No fertilizer in winter: plants don't grow much due to the low light level. Unless you have a true tropical hibiscus, your plant needs to have a dormancy period to reset its flowering schedule. Monitor moisture level carefully - it will likely need less than when outdoors and growing vigorously. More info here: https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/flowers/hibiscus/wintering-hibiscus-indoors-winter-care-for-hibiscus.htm

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  • Answered by
    BushDoctor on
    October 27, 2017
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    It is difficult to control or treat these, as they usually reside within the plant. The best method of treatment is to remove any, and all infected parts of the plant. Now once thing you can try, as plants can take up some pesticides through the roots, is rosemary oil! Just add a teaspoon to a gallon of water, and water in with this. There is no guarantee that this will work, but there is a great chance it will help you to control the problem easier.

    Here is an article for more information on the pest: https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/plant-problems/pests/insects/blossom-midge-in-plants.htm

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    Bette Sawyer sawyer on
    October 27, 2017
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    How can I start hibiscus plants from cuttings

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