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- Q.Probable Fungal Infection - My Hibiscus has sort of fungal thing, leaf pesticides have not worked and I am about to cut the whole ...
- Q.Wilting Texas Star Hibiscus - Notice both red and white Texas Star Hibiscus begin to droop in late afternoon (Louisiana 8B), either in ground or ...
- Q.Hibiscus Outside In RI - I have a few hibiscus plants inside and want to put them into my outside garden here in Newport, RI Suggestions, ...
- Q.A Storm Broke Two HUGE Branches Off Of My Hardy Hibiscus And I Cut Them Clean. Now It Looks Empty On One Side. - Will it grow new shoots or will it remain bald all season?
- Q.Planting Hibiscus Plants - I've just had a new privacy Fence installed in my back yard. Would it be ok to plant a row ...
- Q.Hibiscus Buds Not Opening Or Blooming.colour Has Also Changed From Red To Yellowish Red - Earlier there were pests and I had sprayed neem oil ,no flowers only buds ,it is summers here
- Q.Bud Drop On Hibiscus - Why is my newly purchased hibiscus dropping buds ( most, but not all) before they open?Btinswick
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tlalpan.carlos on
April 30, 2019
Cancun, MéxicoQ.Probable fungal infection
My Hibiscus has sort of fungal thing, leaf pesticides have not worked and I am about to cut the whole plant down. You are my last resort. Thanks Carlos Quintana
Answered by
BushDoctor on
April 30, 2019
Certified ExpertA.That is absolutely a fungal infection. A pesticide will not kill a fungal infection as it is specifically made for bugs.
I would recommend using, both, wettable sulfur and DOLOMITIC lime together (NOT hydrated lime). This will kill off the infection, while repairing the soil from the treatment at the same time. This will allow you to treat the shrub without killing it.
Now would also be a good time to trim it in half. This will force branching and remove some infected material to help treatment along.
This article will help you to care for these shrubs properly: https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/flowers/hibiscus/how-to-care-for-hibiscus-plants.htm
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- Asked by
Marilea Spedale on
May 1, 2019
Baton Rouge, La. 8Q.Wilting Texas Star Hibiscus
Notice both red and white Texas Star Hibiscus begin to droop in late afternoon (Louisiana 8B), either in ground or pot. Suggestions? Thanks, Merrily
- Answered by
BushDoctor on
May 1, 2019
Certified ExpertA.Without photos of the plant, the soil around them, and some information on temperature, watering, and other information on the conditions around the plant, it would be hard to say. Please include detailed information on these things and I will be more than glad to help.
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Downtoearthdigs on
May 1, 2019A.Drooping can often happen in the afternoon in high temperatures.
If your plantings are new, they may need some time to adjust to full sun.
Try giving them morning sunshine and afternoon shade. If they are directly planted into the ground; add a shade cloth for the hottest part of the day.Make sure the plants are watered well; container plants will need watering more frequently.
Add mulch to ground plantings to help with moisture retention and keeping roots cool.
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/flowers/hibiscus/how-to-care-for-hibiscus-plants.htmWas this answer useful?00 - Asked by
LOUT on
May 1, 2019
Newport, RI02840Q.hibiscus outside in RI
I have a few hibiscus plants inside and want to put them into my outside garden here in Newport, RI Suggestions, please
- Answered by
MichiganDot on
May 1, 2019A.There are 2 types of hibiscus common in US gardens. One is tropical and is not hardy in Rhode Island. It enjoys outdoor conditions in the summer, though. The other is a shrub up to 15' tall, Hibiscus syriacus. It is hardy north to zones 4 or 5 depending on the specific cultivar. Rose mallow is also in the Hibiscus genus, a large group in the mallow family.
This article covers tips for taking tropical hibiscus outdoors. https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/flowers/hibiscus/how-to-care-for-hibiscus-plants.htmWas this answer useful?00 - Asked by
queenmommy75087 on
May 4, 2019
75087Q.A storm broke two HUGE branches off of my hardy hibiscus and I cut them clean. Now it looks empty on one side.
Will it grow new shoots or will it remain bald all season?
- Answered by
BushDoctor on
May 5, 2019
Certified ExpertA.It will grow back with no issue! These are quick to recover from damage, and although it is just a little late for pruning, it won't hurt it.
This article will give you more information on the care of Hibiscus: https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/flowers/hibiscus/how-to-care-for-hibiscus-plants.htm
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Anonymous on
May 10, 2019Q.Planting Hibiscus plants
I've just had a new privacy Fence installed in my back yard. Would it be ok to plant a row of Hibiscus plants in front of it?
- Answered by
Downtoearthdigs on
May 10, 2019A.As long as you have the correct growing conditions; Hibiscus would be an excellent planting.
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/flowers/hibiscus/how-to-care-for-hibiscus-plants.htm
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Divyagarden on
May 10, 2019
DelhiQ.Hibiscus buds not opening or blooming.colour has also changed from red to yellowish red
Earlier there were pests and I had sprayed neem oil ,no flowers only buds ,it is summers here
- Answered by
Downtoearthdigs on
May 11, 2019A.I think I do see some webbing on your plant; likely Spider Mites.
Treat with Neem Oil, every 3 days for 2 weeks.Was this answer useful?00 - Asked by
Anonymous on
May 10, 2019Q.Bud drop on hibiscus
Why is my newly purchased hibiscus dropping buds ( most, but not all) before they open?Btinswick
- Answered by
Downtoearthdigs on
May 10, 2019A.It could be from the stress in relocation, or some other reasons for bud drop.
This article has more information.
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/flowers/hibiscus/hibiscus-flowers-hibiscus-blossoms-falling-off-plant.htmWas this answer useful?00
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