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Q.What Is Wrong With My ‘fire And Ice ‘ Hibiscus?

Zone woodville tx zone 9 | Anonymous added on March 31, 2026 | Answered

the leaves are turning Red and the bush looks like it has pink spots.

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GKH_Susan
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Answered on March 31, 2026

That variety is supposed to have splashes of maroon and pink, but it may intensify due to stress. The dark spots are more worrisome. It looks like a burn, like fertilizer burn perhaps. Was it recently fertilized? Has there been a heat wave? A cold snap?

https://garden.org/plants/view/102759/Tropical-Hibiscus-Hibiscus-rosa-sinensis-Fire-N-Ice/

https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/flowers/hibiscus/how-to-care-for-hibiscus-plants.htm

Here are some other possibilities to check:

Red coloration can be caused by lack of nutrients, high heat or stress. A pest invasion also can cause discoloration. If you find pests, use horticultural oil or insecticidal soap following package directions.

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