Why Are My Hibiscus Buds Falling Off?

I have a very healthy hibiscus plant in a pot. It has a lot of buds, but when they start to open, they fall off. The cut is very clean, so I don’t know what’s happening. Can someone help?

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#1 Comment By Cathy On 07/30/2011 @ 10:02 am

It sound like you have a problem with insects, probably thrips. Please see this article for more information:

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