Can you prune hibiscus plants in pots in the fall? Leaves have all turned yellow and dropped off. New leaves are starting to appear.
It is too late this year to prune them. It is best to wait until spring. This article will help you with the pruning: https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/flowers/hibiscus/tips-for-pruning-hibiscus-plants-when-to-prune-hibiscus.htm
When I bring my hibiscus in for the winter it always gets buggy. What is the best treatment for this?
Try neem oil. It is safe for pets and people and "good" bugs but kills almost all pests. Here is more information: https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/plant-problems/pests/pesticides/neem-oil-uses.htm
Always try to clean up the plant. What I do is wash the plant with spray of water. Also remove existing soil, wash the roots with water and put new potting soil. you can also spray neem oil
I transplanted my hibiscus yesterday and brought it indoors. I thought the soil was wet enough for a day or two but when I saw it the next day the leaves were curled up like they needed water or were in shock. I notice the soil was somewhat dry so I watered it and sprayed the leaves. Is there anything else I can do, or did I kill it?
It is in shock. They need to be acclimated when brought inside. This article will help with that for next time:
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/houseplants/hpgen/using-pesticides-and-other-chemicals-on-your-houseplants.htm
It should recover just fine. These plants are prone to losing lots of leaves indoors in the winter anyway, and always come back from that. Keep it correctly watered and you should see new leaf growth.
I live in OR (outside of Portland) . I need to know the proper winter care of my outdoors Hibiscus -- particularly pruning and protection from winter elements. -
Hardy hibiscus does not need any winter protection in your area and should not need any special protection.
This article will help with pruning:
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/flowers/hibiscus/tips-for-pruning-hibiscus-plants-when-to-prune-hibiscus.htm
I have several hibiscus plants around my pool that do not bloom, do you have any suggestions on how to replant or what to do with them?
If they are not blooming, they are either not getting enough light or not enough phosphorus. If the plant is lush and green with no blooms, it is likely lacking phosphorus. Give the plant some bone meal to supplement it. If the plants grow slowly and seems sparse, it is likely light and they will need to be moved to a brighter location to bloom.
I live in Northeastern Oklahoma and have several Hibiscuses growing outdoors. I would like to nurse them through the winter if possible.
While overwintering indoors is always preferrable, especially for tropical varieties, one of the best ways to protect outdoor hibiscus that are planted in the ground is to mulch over the root zone and around the main stem of the plant. For additional protection (such as when extreme temps are expected), wrap the entire hibiscus in heavy frost cloth, tarp, or burlap. And yes, it definitely helps to prune back the plant but only AFTER winter, as the foliage will help insulate the plant. Here is an article that you may find helpful: https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/flowers/hibiscus/tips-for-pruning-hibiscus-plants-when-to-prune-hibiscus.htm
Hibiscus plant's leaves are turning yellow and falling off. What should I do?
This is a common issue with hibiscus plants. The following article should be of some help to you: https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/flowers/hibiscus/answers-to-what-causes-hibiscus-leaves-turning-yellow.htm