How and do you prune hibiscus? Do they really have to come in the house in the winter months, and what make the leaves turn yellow and fall off?
This will help you with the pruning: https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/flowers/hibiscus/tips-for-pruning-hibiscus-plants-when-to-prune-hibiscus.htm
This will help with the yellow leaves: https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/flowers/hibiscus/answers-to-what-causes-hibiscus-leaves-turning-yellow.htm
Unless you live in Zone 9 or higher, it does need to come into the house. It cannot tolerate cold.
How do hibiscus plants do in total shade?
Probably not well. These plants prefer full sun but can tolerate partial shade.
My hibiscus plants did not get watered while I was on vacation, for 6 days. They looked like they were dead. I started watering daily, the stalks and some leaves are coming back green. Will they recover completely?
Hard to say for sure but it sounds fairly positive that your hibiscus is putting out new growth. You may want to trim any old or unhealthy branches and keep a check on the soil moisture so the plant doesn't get too dry (or too wet, which is just as bad).
I have recently bought 2 small hibiscus plants the one plant seems to have white bugs around the buds and leaves. The other has some little worms on some of the leaves. What to do?
The white insects that you mention could be whiteflies. As for the worms, are they green? If so, they can usually be picked off or treated with products containing Bacillus thuringiensis (Bt), which is a natural pest control targeted at caterpillars and worm-like insects. Here is an article that you may find helpful as well: https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/plant-problems/pests/insects/whitefly-control.htm
I live in Alviv, TX. I have several Hibiscus plants. Now all of a sudden the buds on one of the plants are rotting instead of making a flower like it was doing. The other plants are making flowers. Why is this happening?
It sounds like you may have thrips. These articles will help:
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/flowers/hibiscus/hibiscus-flowers-hibiscus-blossoms-falling-off-plant.htm
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/plant-problems/pests/insects/controlling-thrips.htm
How do I winter over Red Swamp Hibiscus? Should I trim the branches to the ground and cover or leave as is?
It is best to leave any pruning till spring, as the foliage helps with additional protection in winter. This type is generally winter hardy in Zones 5-10 but colder regions will require additional protection or overwintering indoors.
We have a pink Hibiscus that we just planted this past spring and we love it. It blooms constantly with pretty pink flowers but I don't know what I need to do for the winter to keep it safe so it will come back next year. It is planted in front of our house along with other plants, so I can't bring it inside.
If they are hardy hibiscus, you do not need to do anything. They tolerate winter very well to Zone 5 without help. If they are tropical hibiscus, they will not be able to survive in the ground over the winter outside of Zone 9 or higher. These plants will not tolerate more than a night or two of light freezes. Even one hard freeze (below 25) could kill the plant. You will need to dig them up, place them in pots and bring them indoors for the winter.