I have my hibiscus trees planted in containers and used miracle grow potting soil what other fertilizer will i need. i am reading on care for these trees and i am getting alot of diffrent care tips, they are about 3 feet tall and the trunk inter twines(like rope)
I just purchased 2 hibiscus trees and reside in connecticut, can these trees be planted in the ground?
id advise to leave in pots due to your needing to take them indoors come winter, frost will kill them.
Reply:It depends on the type. There are tropical hibiscus and hardy hibiscus. The tropical would die once Fall comes if planted outside.
Reply:I had some of these. Notice the word "had". An early frost last year killed them. They are not very hardy and must be brought into the house for the winter. You can plant them but expect to dig them well before frost and have to put them in a larger pot than the one they are in now.
Reply:Yes, you absolutely can plant them in the ground. They will be fine all summer.
There are two different types of hibiscus plants however, and only one type is hardy. You can take the tab back to the place you bought it and ask if it will over winter.
I have a beautiful one in back and I live in Michigan. It comes back bigger and more glorious every year.
My mother likes the annual type and just keeps hers in pots.
She brings them in over the winter and they mearly have leaves. She usually has pretty good luck with this.
Reply:i live in the south. here if you plant the tropical hibiscus in the ground, they will die in winter as they are only cold hardy to about 40 degrees. rose of sharon or swamp hibiscus are shrubs, and perennials, respectively, and will be fine in winter. it sounds to me, however, that you have the tropical kind. the "braided' hibiscus will last until first frost. if you winterize these, you need to give them ample sun, and mist the foliage regularly. it will probably lose foliage being indoor, and next spring when you pop em outside may not bloom until may or june. also, you will probably have to keep repotting them as well.
Tuesday, November 17, 2009
Does anyone know what the anti-inflammatory agent is in hibiscus rosa-sinensis?
I really need the answers to this question baaadly. Thanks, guys!
Does anyone know what the anti-inflammatory agent is in hibiscus rosa-sinensis?
Hibiscus sabdariffa contains anthocyanidines ( "fllavylium salts" ) which are reported having anti inflammatory capacity:
http://www.wikipatents.com/4258055.html. ( see descriptions too )
The dried and pulverized leaves and extracts are used in Thai-medicine as anti inflammatory agent:
http://64.233.183.104/search?q=cache:G5_...
Hibiscus rosa sinensis should contain similar anthocyanidines, but effects like sabdariffa are not reported, might be in cause of lesser quantity or quality of active agent.
Reply:I did`t know the hibiscus has this property. but you can try on the Hispanic stores for arnica unguent or Natural Arnica putting to boil and drink it,
Does anyone know what the anti-inflammatory agent is in hibiscus rosa-sinensis?
Hibiscus sabdariffa contains anthocyanidines ( "fllavylium salts" ) which are reported having anti inflammatory capacity:
http://www.wikipatents.com/4258055.html. ( see descriptions too )
The dried and pulverized leaves and extracts are used in Thai-medicine as anti inflammatory agent:
http://64.233.183.104/search?q=cache:G5_...
Hibiscus rosa sinensis should contain similar anthocyanidines, but effects like sabdariffa are not reported, might be in cause of lesser quantity or quality of active agent.
Reply:I did`t know the hibiscus has this property. but you can try on the Hispanic stores for arnica unguent or Natural Arnica putting to boil and drink it,
How can I get my hibiscus plant to bloom?
Since you did not mention any problem with your hibiscus plant, u need to check these specifications for your plant. if your plant fullfills these requirements then your hibiscus will bloom happily.
http://www.exotic-hibiscus.com/care/
http://hibiscus-sinensis.com/hibiscus/ca...
How can I get my hibiscus plant to bloom?
If it's a perennial, they don't blossom 'til mid or late summer. Just wait. I don't have the annual type.
Reply:try watering it!
Reply:If hibiscus is grown in too much shade blooming is reduced or it ceases altogether. If this is true for you try opening up the area above the plant or moving it to better location. Use a fertilizer that is higher in potassium and phosphorus (the last two numbers in a typical fertilizer label). We like "Colorburst" where I work. It is available at Home Depot.
Reply:feed it miracle gro "rose food" once a month, and if it's in a pot ....water once a day! mine did the same thing till it rained and the next day i had about 5 or 6 blooms on it.. thats how i found out!
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http://www.exotic-hibiscus.com/care/
http://hibiscus-sinensis.com/hibiscus/ca...
How can I get my hibiscus plant to bloom?
If it's a perennial, they don't blossom 'til mid or late summer. Just wait. I don't have the annual type.
Reply:try watering it!
Reply:If hibiscus is grown in too much shade blooming is reduced or it ceases altogether. If this is true for you try opening up the area above the plant or moving it to better location. Use a fertilizer that is higher in potassium and phosphorus (the last two numbers in a typical fertilizer label). We like "Colorburst" where I work. It is available at Home Depot.
Reply:feed it miracle gro "rose food" once a month, and if it's in a pot ....water once a day! mine did the same thing till it rained and the next day i had about 5 or 6 blooms on it.. thats how i found out!
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Where can I buy the hibiscus/frangiapani car stickers/decals I've seen on cars in Queensland and NSW?
They come in sets of maybe 5 or so and come in different colours. Where can I buy a set?
Where can I buy the hibiscus/frangiapani car stickers/decals I've seen on cars in Queensland and NSW?
Buy online, cheap shipping.
http://www.stuckonmaui.com/stickerdesign...
Reply:You can buy them online at
http://www.jetprintvisualmedia.com.au/Ph...
We can create a one off from your graphic or use a stock photo, your choice.
Reply:A girl at work said she got hers from Supercheap Auto.
Reply:supercheap have them
Reply:they are a roxy design, do you have a roxy store there?
Look them up in the phone book.
or try ebay.
Reply:Nooo not another one you dont live in hawaii dammit so dont buy any. every day i go to work i these people with these god dam frangiapani flower stickers, you should be ashamed to have them on your car
Reply:NRMA
Reply:some surf shops
Where can I buy the hibiscus/frangiapani car stickers/decals I've seen on cars in Queensland and NSW?
Buy online, cheap shipping.
http://www.stuckonmaui.com/stickerdesign...
Reply:You can buy them online at
http://www.jetprintvisualmedia.com.au/Ph...
We can create a one off from your graphic or use a stock photo, your choice.
Reply:A girl at work said she got hers from Supercheap Auto.
Reply:supercheap have them
Reply:they are a roxy design, do you have a roxy store there?
Look them up in the phone book.
or try ebay.
Reply:Nooo not another one you dont live in hawaii dammit so dont buy any. every day i go to work i these people with these god dam frangiapani flower stickers, you should be ashamed to have them on your car
Reply:NRMA
Reply:some surf shops
What is wrong with my hibiscus?
Before the bloom could open, they fall off. There must be something wrong with what I'mdoing.
What is wrong with my hibiscus?
Is it inside ?Hibiscus are sun lovers and they also like alo T of water ,Have you changed the location of your plant cause this might have brang on some shock especially if it was out doors and you brang it in .Check for white fly they like hibiscus plant and if infested you will need to give your plant a soapy bath .I don't know what your problem is exactly but you can check out my answers to narrow it down GOOD LUCK
Reply:Hibiscus plants need A LOT of sunlight. If it was outside during the summer, and had to be brought inside, this will usually send it into a little bit of shock. I use grow lights for the season change, then the plant doesn't go into shock. Also, they require plenty of water.
Reply:http://www.customerssuck.com/board/showt...
Take a look there and they should have an answer for you.
http://www.k2concepts.com/cgi-bin/pt_vie...
Reply:It could be a number of things - thrips, too little or too much water, little or too much fertilizer, gall midge, too much heat.
Reply:Let 'em dry out a bit (just a bit). Hibiscus don't like "wet feet".
Also, many so-called hibiscus fertilizers are horrible for hibiscus (way too high on the phosphate). Try a tomato fertilizer or dig some Osmocote into the soil. A low middle number (7-2-7 or so) is a pretty good route.
Also, how long have these plants been in the same pots? They may be root bound, in which case you can root prune (trim a bit of the root ball all the way around, and do normal root bound procedures to encourage new roots) or simply pot up. For hibiscus potting soil, I mix regular potting soil with perlite, bark, and some cactus soil if I can find it -- also a little potting charcoal if I've got it. That makes a very well draining soil.
What is wrong with my hibiscus?
Is it inside ?Hibiscus are sun lovers and they also like alo T of water ,Have you changed the location of your plant cause this might have brang on some shock especially if it was out doors and you brang it in .Check for white fly they like hibiscus plant and if infested you will need to give your plant a soapy bath .I don't know what your problem is exactly but you can check out my answers to narrow it down GOOD LUCK
Reply:Hibiscus plants need A LOT of sunlight. If it was outside during the summer, and had to be brought inside, this will usually send it into a little bit of shock. I use grow lights for the season change, then the plant doesn't go into shock. Also, they require plenty of water.
Reply:http://www.customerssuck.com/board/showt...
Take a look there and they should have an answer for you.
http://www.k2concepts.com/cgi-bin/pt_vie...
Reply:It could be a number of things - thrips, too little or too much water, little or too much fertilizer, gall midge, too much heat.
Reply:Let 'em dry out a bit (just a bit). Hibiscus don't like "wet feet".
Also, many so-called hibiscus fertilizers are horrible for hibiscus (way too high on the phosphate). Try a tomato fertilizer or dig some Osmocote into the soil. A low middle number (7-2-7 or so) is a pretty good route.
Also, how long have these plants been in the same pots? They may be root bound, in which case you can root prune (trim a bit of the root ball all the way around, and do normal root bound procedures to encourage new roots) or simply pot up. For hibiscus potting soil, I mix regular potting soil with perlite, bark, and some cactus soil if I can find it -- also a little potting charcoal if I've got it. That makes a very well draining soil.
Why does my Hibiscus bush have light green leaves?
In the last 2 months all the new growth has been lime green w/ dark veins?? what can I do to fix it?? I'm in Arizona and this bush is very well established..... Any suggestions??
Why does my Hibiscus bush have light green leaves?
Sounds like you have a micronutrient deficiency!! It is not nitrogen because the entire leaf would be yellow. It is probably something like magnesium or iron. Interveinal chlorosis (or yellowing on leafy tissue between the veins) is a very typical symptom of a micronutirent deficiency.
You can buy a micro mix at your local garden center. Apply it according to the label directions. You should see an improvement within a week or so! It is as simple as that!
Reply:If the leaves have light tissue, but dark veins, then you're probably dealing with an iron deficiency. Use a fertilizer like Miracid (by the people who make Miracle-Gro) to help the plant use the iron that's in the soil. If this isn't the case, then you may simply need to fertlize it. The three numbers on the label of a fertilizer container correspond to nitrogen, potassium, and phosphate; get a fertilizer that has a higher first number for nitrogen (which helps the leaves). A high *middle* number encourages blooming, but if the plant's leaves aren't healthy, it will have fewer and smaller blossoms. Also take into consideration that your water might have contaminants in it - water softeners in particular can be the culprit if you have installed one and then notice a change in your plants. Finally, you may want to find a university with an horticulturist (some have extension agents from a state's agriculture department). You should be able to take a sample of the plant to them, and perhaps get a better handle on the problem.
Reply:Sounds as though your plant is not getting enough Nitrogen.
Have you fertilized it on a regular basis?
The middle number on fertilizer is the nitrogen use something like
6 -10 - 6 to boost the nitrogen. Take a soil sample to your local extension office and have the soil tested, it may be the PH of the soil.
Reply:It doesn't have enough iron. Mix epson salt in water and spray on it. This is cheap and works on most plants.
Reply:It needs fertilizing. Get some miracle grow. They love it.
Reply:the light green leaves are new leaves,you tree is growing%26amp; you must be doing something right if it don't have brown leaves.
Reply:Here, we have chlorine added to our water to kill germs. If that is the problem with your drinking water, use filtered water. It could be that they are not getting enough light. Also, I read that it results from a deficiency of iron in the soil. Buy fertilizer with iron added. Miracle Grow brand is good.
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Why does my Hibiscus bush have light green leaves?
Sounds like you have a micronutrient deficiency!! It is not nitrogen because the entire leaf would be yellow. It is probably something like magnesium or iron. Interveinal chlorosis (or yellowing on leafy tissue between the veins) is a very typical symptom of a micronutirent deficiency.
You can buy a micro mix at your local garden center. Apply it according to the label directions. You should see an improvement within a week or so! It is as simple as that!
Reply:If the leaves have light tissue, but dark veins, then you're probably dealing with an iron deficiency. Use a fertilizer like Miracid (by the people who make Miracle-Gro) to help the plant use the iron that's in the soil. If this isn't the case, then you may simply need to fertlize it. The three numbers on the label of a fertilizer container correspond to nitrogen, potassium, and phosphate; get a fertilizer that has a higher first number for nitrogen (which helps the leaves). A high *middle* number encourages blooming, but if the plant's leaves aren't healthy, it will have fewer and smaller blossoms. Also take into consideration that your water might have contaminants in it - water softeners in particular can be the culprit if you have installed one and then notice a change in your plants. Finally, you may want to find a university with an horticulturist (some have extension agents from a state's agriculture department). You should be able to take a sample of the plant to them, and perhaps get a better handle on the problem.
Reply:Sounds as though your plant is not getting enough Nitrogen.
Have you fertilized it on a regular basis?
The middle number on fertilizer is the nitrogen use something like
6 -10 - 6 to boost the nitrogen. Take a soil sample to your local extension office and have the soil tested, it may be the PH of the soil.
Reply:It doesn't have enough iron. Mix epson salt in water and spray on it. This is cheap and works on most plants.
Reply:It needs fertilizing. Get some miracle grow. They love it.
Reply:the light green leaves are new leaves,you tree is growing%26amp; you must be doing something right if it don't have brown leaves.
Reply:Here, we have chlorine added to our water to kill germs. If that is the problem with your drinking water, use filtered water. It could be that they are not getting enough light. Also, I read that it results from a deficiency of iron in the soil. Buy fertilizer with iron added. Miracle Grow brand is good.
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In tuesdays with morrie did morrie have a hibiscus or a orchid?
i am doing a book report and i need to know what flower it was so that i can draw it! thank you.
In tuesdays with morrie did morrie have a hibiscus or a orchid?
It was a pink hibiscus plant. The one that withers as Morrie's heath gets worse.
I loved that book and Mitch Albom!
Reply:Wednesday is right - it's a hibiscus.
Tuesdays with Morrie was a wonderful, moving book.
Look out also for Mitch Albom's "The Five People You Meet in Heaven" and "For One More Day" - you'll love them.
In tuesdays with morrie did morrie have a hibiscus or a orchid?
It was a pink hibiscus plant. The one that withers as Morrie's heath gets worse.
I loved that book and Mitch Albom!
Reply:Wednesday is right - it's a hibiscus.
Tuesdays with Morrie was a wonderful, moving book.
Look out also for Mitch Albom's "The Five People You Meet in Heaven" and "For One More Day" - you'll love them.
I have a hibiscus plant. d leaves r shedding & stem has white and green fungi.How 2 get rid of them?
I have bought d plant in april and it gave 2 flowers till may.It was growing well. The stem is now filled with white fungi and some stems are filled with green fungi. They spread from one stem to other day by day. Even pluking of stems is of no use.
they accumulate at the back og leaves and at the leaf base.
please give me a solution to this problem.
I have a hibiscus plant. d leaves r shedding %26amp; stem has white and green fungi.How 2 get rid of them?
go through this site it has every about hibiscus plant cure,prevention Feeding,Watering,Potting,Sun,Winter,Prun... Pests ,Yellow Leaves,Houseplants
they accumulate at the back og leaves and at the leaf base.
please give me a solution to this problem.
I have a hibiscus plant. d leaves r shedding %26amp; stem has white and green fungi.How 2 get rid of them?
go through this site it has every about hibiscus plant cure,prevention Feeding,Watering,Potting,Sun,Winter,Prun... Pests ,Yellow Leaves,Houseplants
Hibiscus tree, branches are dying. I can't figure out why. Too much water?
I have a hibiscus tree in my reptile cage. It receives plenty of water. I suppose it is possible it gets too much, but it has good drainage. I don't see any bugs on it. What would I look for if it is dying from bugs?
Hibiscus tree, branches are dying. I can't figure out why. Too much water?
well, i'm not sure where you live, but generally hibiscus trees love full, blazing sun, excellent drainage, and just enough water to keep them alive...after they're well established. they normally aren't bothered by bugs where i live, but if they are, it's a grasshopper or caterpillar eating their leaves. if your branches are dying, the leaves are probably not getting enough sunlight to complete photosynthesis. hope that helps. :)
Hibiscus tree, branches are dying. I can't figure out why. Too much water?
well, i'm not sure where you live, but generally hibiscus trees love full, blazing sun, excellent drainage, and just enough water to keep them alive...after they're well established. they normally aren't bothered by bugs where i live, but if they are, it's a grasshopper or caterpillar eating their leaves. if your branches are dying, the leaves are probably not getting enough sunlight to complete photosynthesis. hope that helps. :)
Is the Hibiscus flower insect pollinated or wind pollinated?
Is the Hibiscus flower, or rose mallow, an insect pollinated flower(Entomophilous) or a wind pollinated flower (Anemophilous)?? Please help meeeeee x]]]
Is the Hibiscus flower insect pollinated or wind pollinated?
Huge, colourful flower indicates it has an animal pollinator it needs to attract.
Long stamen could be because of bird pollination, but it also might be to prevent self fertilization.
But it definitely is not wind pollinated, so if these are the options, it is insect-pollinated.
Reply:It is Insect pollinated and has nectar gland close to the ovary to Attract insects
Reply:it is pollinated by wind,water,small birds and insects
Reply:wind pollinated because the stamen sticks out of the flower and anthers are long, no aroma
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Is the Hibiscus flower insect pollinated or wind pollinated?
Huge, colourful flower indicates it has an animal pollinator it needs to attract.
Long stamen could be because of bird pollination, but it also might be to prevent self fertilization.
But it definitely is not wind pollinated, so if these are the options, it is insect-pollinated.
Reply:It is Insect pollinated and has nectar gland close to the ovary to Attract insects
Reply:it is pollinated by wind,water,small birds and insects
Reply:wind pollinated because the stamen sticks out of the flower and anthers are long, no aroma
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Why is Hibiscus blooming,but losing it's yellowing leaves?
My Hibiscus has buds on it, but all the leaves are turning yellow and falling off....why????
Why is Hibiscus blooming,but losing it's yellowing leaves?
Assuming this is a 'hardy' (not 'tropical') hibiscus...
Until they are well-established, hardy hibiscus require lots of water. Try to keep them consistently moist. After they have been in the ground for a year or two, they can tolerate both dry and moist conditions.
Fertilize with 10-20-10 or an organic fertilizer such as Sustane ™. They also benefit from occasional applications of Mighty Bloom ™.
Reply:to much water?
Why is Hibiscus blooming,but losing it's yellowing leaves?
Assuming this is a 'hardy' (not 'tropical') hibiscus...
Until they are well-established, hardy hibiscus require lots of water. Try to keep them consistently moist. After they have been in the ground for a year or two, they can tolerate both dry and moist conditions.
Fertilize with 10-20-10 or an organic fertilizer such as Sustane ™. They also benefit from occasional applications of Mighty Bloom ™.
Reply:to much water?
How do I correct yellow leaves on my hibiscus plants?
First of all, pull all the dead leaves and the ones that come out easily. If you have to apply too much pressure to get off the leaf, its probably alive, so don't pull it out.
next, give the plant more water, or less, depending on how much u give it already. Also put some fertilizer on it. I would think about garden sulphur around your plant, since that promotes a nice, deep green color in the leaves.
I hope your hybiscus survives. They are such nice plants!
How do I correct yellow leaves on my hibiscus plants?
Inspect your plants for the mites and other bugs as Angel said. If the leaves that are turning yellow are on the lower portion of the plant, this may not be a serious problem. I have often seen older leaves yellow and drop off shortly after transplanting/potting-up. If it perists, or leaves yellow at various heights, it may be that a bit of fertilizer, especially a little iron, is in
order. Plants will often 'scavange' nutrients from older leaves to use in growing new leaves. (Are the newest leaved unfolding nice and green?)They can do this quickly. Check with your home and garden store for a fertilizer specifically for hibiscus. Resist the urge to use chemical sprays on these plants. They don't tolerate strong bug sprays well.
Reply:Pull them off
Reply:Whenever yellow or spotted leaves are encountered they should be picked off and trashed. As long as the number of leaves affected are small, less than 10 percent of the total number of leaves, the plant will be unaffected. Older leaves will frequently turn yellow and drop as a natural part of leaf aging. Also, sudden changes in the plant's environment, such as moving it from one location to another, can cause leaves to yellow and fall. Perhaps the greatest pest threat to tropical hibiscus house plants is spider mites. Plants with spider mites usually have leaves that loose their dark green color and look anemic, as though the plant requires a dose of fertilizer. If you look closely on the backside of the leaves with magnification you can see the tiny mites moving over the leaf. If mites are suspected, give the plant a thorough spraying with water, directing a forceful spray up under the foliage.
Hope this helps!
Angel
next, give the plant more water, or less, depending on how much u give it already. Also put some fertilizer on it. I would think about garden sulphur around your plant, since that promotes a nice, deep green color in the leaves.
I hope your hybiscus survives. They are such nice plants!
How do I correct yellow leaves on my hibiscus plants?
Inspect your plants for the mites and other bugs as Angel said. If the leaves that are turning yellow are on the lower portion of the plant, this may not be a serious problem. I have often seen older leaves yellow and drop off shortly after transplanting/potting-up. If it perists, or leaves yellow at various heights, it may be that a bit of fertilizer, especially a little iron, is in
order. Plants will often 'scavange' nutrients from older leaves to use in growing new leaves. (Are the newest leaved unfolding nice and green?)They can do this quickly. Check with your home and garden store for a fertilizer specifically for hibiscus. Resist the urge to use chemical sprays on these plants. They don't tolerate strong bug sprays well.
Reply:Pull them off
Reply:Whenever yellow or spotted leaves are encountered they should be picked off and trashed. As long as the number of leaves affected are small, less than 10 percent of the total number of leaves, the plant will be unaffected. Older leaves will frequently turn yellow and drop as a natural part of leaf aging. Also, sudden changes in the plant's environment, such as moving it from one location to another, can cause leaves to yellow and fall. Perhaps the greatest pest threat to tropical hibiscus house plants is spider mites. Plants with spider mites usually have leaves that loose their dark green color and look anemic, as though the plant requires a dose of fertilizer. If you look closely on the backside of the leaves with magnification you can see the tiny mites moving over the leaf. If mites are suspected, give the plant a thorough spraying with water, directing a forceful spray up under the foliage.
Hope this helps!
Angel
How to make oil from hibiscus flower?
I want to make oil from hibiscus flower which will help for hair treatment.
How to make oil from hibiscus flower?
remove the petals and blend them in a blender.
heat the paste that you get on low heat so that the moisture evaporates.
what you have left is oil, which needs to be refined.
you can mix this oil in a base oil like olive.
Reply:If I am not mistaken the hibiscus is actully towic much like posion ivy. I have heard of a case where people have actully roasted marshmallows on sticks from the hibiscus bush and they ended up dieing. Be careful.
Reply:crush it
Reply:smash hibi. leaves adding water. use it as conditioner or shampoo.
Natural Hair Conditioner
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Aloe vera for hair
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How to make oil from hibiscus flower?
remove the petals and blend them in a blender.
heat the paste that you get on low heat so that the moisture evaporates.
what you have left is oil, which needs to be refined.
you can mix this oil in a base oil like olive.
Reply:If I am not mistaken the hibiscus is actully towic much like posion ivy. I have heard of a case where people have actully roasted marshmallows on sticks from the hibiscus bush and they ended up dieing. Be careful.
Reply:crush it
Reply:smash hibi. leaves adding water. use it as conditioner or shampoo.
Natural Hair Conditioner
http://geebal.blogspot.com/2007/11/natur...
Aloe vera for hair
http://geebal.blogspot.com/2007/11/aloe-...
What kind of angiosperm does a Chinese Hibiscus have?
Dicot ,Monocot ,Annual or Perennial?
What kind of angiosperm does a Chinese Hibiscus have?
The first part of your question does not make any sense (well, the "does ... have" part). Chinese Hibiscus _is_ an angiosperm.
From what follows, it is a dicot (in the family Malvaceae) shrub (therefore, it's perennial).
See also: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hibiscus_ro...
Reply:that would be a perennial dicot.
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What kind of angiosperm does a Chinese Hibiscus have?
The first part of your question does not make any sense (well, the "does ... have" part). Chinese Hibiscus _is_ an angiosperm.
From what follows, it is a dicot (in the family Malvaceae) shrub (therefore, it's perennial).
See also: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hibiscus_ro...
Reply:that would be a perennial dicot.
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How do you prune a hibiscus or azalea bush? What angle do you cut at to trim bushes and trees?
I don't know about azalea bushes. But, with hibiscus, you generally cut the branches back to how tall you want the bush to be, plus a little extra for foliage growth during the growing season. Just cut the branches at a 90-degree angle using a pruner or loppers. This will stimulate side growth of leaves and flowers from the remaining branches. The next season, you cut the branches that sprouted to the same height as the original branches. This results in a very bushy hibiscus that will only grow to the specified height.
What can I use to get get rid off small black bugs on top of hibiscus tree's[homemade solutions please]?
only on the vert top of plant ,looks like small black bug poop?
What can I use to get get rid off small black bugs on top of hibiscus tree's[homemade solutions please]?
crushed garlic and water in a spray bottle
Reply:i see you have the answer liquid dishwasing soap and water in a pump up sprayer or spray bottle it works better than what you buy.GO FOR IT
Reply:The dishsoap in a sprayer is the way to go. Like a teaspoon to a gallon, more or less.
You need to soak all the bugs. I'm assuming they are aphids. The soap will dry them out and...
Or you can just spray them off with the hose. A gentle spray of tops and bottoms of leaves.
Don't forget to get the bottoms of all the leaves. And the soil around the base.
Reply:The best thing you could use is a solution of dish soap and water. Mix a few drops of dish soap to some water and put it in a spray bottle. Lightly spritz the tree. This should get rid of a number of different bugs. Good Luck!
Reply:You should find out what type of bugs your have first. This is important because different bugs response to different treatments. You can try a bit of dawn detergent in water and spray it over the plant. Keep applying the treatment about once a week.
What can I use to get get rid off small black bugs on top of hibiscus tree's[homemade solutions please]?
crushed garlic and water in a spray bottle
Reply:i see you have the answer liquid dishwasing soap and water in a pump up sprayer or spray bottle it works better than what you buy.GO FOR IT
Reply:The dishsoap in a sprayer is the way to go. Like a teaspoon to a gallon, more or less.
You need to soak all the bugs. I'm assuming they are aphids. The soap will dry them out and...
Or you can just spray them off with the hose. A gentle spray of tops and bottoms of leaves.
Don't forget to get the bottoms of all the leaves. And the soil around the base.
Reply:The best thing you could use is a solution of dish soap and water. Mix a few drops of dish soap to some water and put it in a spray bottle. Lightly spritz the tree. This should get rid of a number of different bugs. Good Luck!
Reply:You should find out what type of bugs your have first. This is important because different bugs response to different treatments. You can try a bit of dawn detergent in water and spray it over the plant. Keep applying the treatment about once a week.
Can you leave a Hibiscus plant outside for winter in the Chicago region?
For the typical hibiscus, no - it's a true tropical and will freeze. The Rose of Sharon is a common northern tree/shrub and should do well. There are also a couple of new hibiscus cultivars on the market that claim they will survive up to Zone 5 - it should tell you on the label if it's this kind of plant (I would recommend protecting it like you would a rose). If no label, then it's probably the tropical variety - and should be brought indoors for the winter.
Can you leave a Hibiscus plant outside for winter in the Chicago region?
Not the usual hibiscus. The frost will easily kill it. However there is an equivalent shrub, Rose of Sharon (Hibiscus syriacus), that can easily survive Northern winter like those in New England. Same flowers but woodier and very hardy.
Reply:It depends on the variety. I am in zone 5, and mine stays out, in the ground, all year. Check the plant label, or take a leaf to a garden center. NOT HOME DEPOT
Reply:No, tropicals won't survive your winter. Heat and humidity encourage bloom, cuttings will root in water. You can overwinter hibiscus inside.
Reply:NO!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!...
Reply:Faith, I live in Florida and have my whole lawn perimetered by hibiscus. They are a very hearty southern plant but I personally think the frost will kill the roots because the plants are not indiginous to the north. I think they will do fine indoors near the window to catch some sunlight then take them back outside in the late spring.
Can you leave a Hibiscus plant outside for winter in the Chicago region?
Not the usual hibiscus. The frost will easily kill it. However there is an equivalent shrub, Rose of Sharon (Hibiscus syriacus), that can easily survive Northern winter like those in New England. Same flowers but woodier and very hardy.
Reply:It depends on the variety. I am in zone 5, and mine stays out, in the ground, all year. Check the plant label, or take a leaf to a garden center. NOT HOME DEPOT
Reply:No, tropicals won't survive your winter. Heat and humidity encourage bloom, cuttings will root in water. You can overwinter hibiscus inside.
Reply:NO!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!...
Reply:Faith, I live in Florida and have my whole lawn perimetered by hibiscus. They are a very hearty southern plant but I personally think the frost will kill the roots because the plants are not indiginous to the north. I think they will do fine indoors near the window to catch some sunlight then take them back outside in the late spring.
Why are my hibiscus flowers smaller than usual and shaped funny?
I have lots of blooms and most of them are opening, but they are about half the normal size. They are also oddly shaped. Can anyone help me out on this?
Why are my hibiscus flowers smaller than usual and shaped funny?
Either you need more fertilizer, Miracle Gro works or anything high in Nitrogen (the number in the middle) Miracle Gro Is 15-30-15. Or you might be overwatering or not enough drainage in your dirt. Also adding minerals to the soil works. Whenever you grow anything, fruits, vegies flowers, anything, it sucks the nutrients out of the soil, so as time goes by whatever you're growing gets smaller %26amp; less healthy. I don't know if all the garden shops carry minerals,which are different from fertilizers. Farmers use minerals, you might have to go to commercial vendors. The better you take care of your soil the happier your plants will be!
Reply:Yes, it sounds like bugs to me. Could be aphids. Any common insectiside should work. Use one of the insecticidal soap products if you don't want strong stuff.
Good luck :-)
Reply:check the back of your leaves, for white spots there called mealy bugs looks like cotton, you can use sevin spray or the natural way is crushed garlic in water this works well if you don't mind the odor start with 2 cloves and move up if needed.
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Why are my hibiscus flowers smaller than usual and shaped funny?
Either you need more fertilizer, Miracle Gro works or anything high in Nitrogen (the number in the middle) Miracle Gro Is 15-30-15. Or you might be overwatering or not enough drainage in your dirt. Also adding minerals to the soil works. Whenever you grow anything, fruits, vegies flowers, anything, it sucks the nutrients out of the soil, so as time goes by whatever you're growing gets smaller %26amp; less healthy. I don't know if all the garden shops carry minerals,which are different from fertilizers. Farmers use minerals, you might have to go to commercial vendors. The better you take care of your soil the happier your plants will be!
Reply:Yes, it sounds like bugs to me. Could be aphids. Any common insectiside should work. Use one of the insecticidal soap products if you don't want strong stuff.
Good luck :-)
Reply:check the back of your leaves, for white spots there called mealy bugs looks like cotton, you can use sevin spray or the natural way is crushed garlic in water this works well if you don't mind the odor start with 2 cloves and move up if needed.
Teeth Cleaning
Can I transplant hibiscus and viburnum from clippings?
I clipped from healthy plants, wet end and dipped end in rooting hormone. So far with 2 waterings daily they all seem to be fine.
Can I transplant hibiscus and viburnum from clippings?
dont let them dry out, I use a misting bottle to keep from over watering and good luck
Reply:Hibiscus can be propagated by cuttings. "Cuttings: Cuttings can be rooted at anytime that new growth is available, although rooting is usually quickest in spring. Start with pencil thick, five to six inch long cuttings of firm new growth. Strip off lower leaves and insert the cutting in a mix of three parts sand and one part peat. Roots should form within four to five weeks. Once roots are formed plants can be moved into a larger container or transplanted to a permanent location. "
Do you know what kind of viburnum you have? Different types are propagated using different methods..
Reply:Both the hibiscus and viburnum should root fine from your cuttings. They may produce some root from just the cut end of green wood, but to get sure-fire rooting, make sure each cutting has a node (joint where leaves form) under the soil. These nodes produce good strong root. Keep the rooting medium damp and check them for root formation in a couple of weeks. If they're kept warm enough, you should have enough root to transplant to pots of sterile medium in that time. Hardy hibiscus and viburnmum will both be fine to transplant out to your garden in mid October. That will be pushing it a bit to get enough root to stay viable if you only just started your cuttings, but they might very well make it. Hit them with some root stimulator when you plant them in the ground and mulch for this first year. If it's a terribly dry winter, a couple of waterings during the winter is not a bad idea, too.
Can I transplant hibiscus and viburnum from clippings?
dont let them dry out, I use a misting bottle to keep from over watering and good luck
Reply:Hibiscus can be propagated by cuttings. "Cuttings: Cuttings can be rooted at anytime that new growth is available, although rooting is usually quickest in spring. Start with pencil thick, five to six inch long cuttings of firm new growth. Strip off lower leaves and insert the cutting in a mix of three parts sand and one part peat. Roots should form within four to five weeks. Once roots are formed plants can be moved into a larger container or transplanted to a permanent location. "
Do you know what kind of viburnum you have? Different types are propagated using different methods..
Reply:Both the hibiscus and viburnum should root fine from your cuttings. They may produce some root from just the cut end of green wood, but to get sure-fire rooting, make sure each cutting has a node (joint where leaves form) under the soil. These nodes produce good strong root. Keep the rooting medium damp and check them for root formation in a couple of weeks. If they're kept warm enough, you should have enough root to transplant to pots of sterile medium in that time. Hardy hibiscus and viburnmum will both be fine to transplant out to your garden in mid October. That will be pushing it a bit to get enough root to stay viable if you only just started your cuttings, but they might very well make it. Hit them with some root stimulator when you plant them in the ground and mulch for this first year. If it's a terribly dry winter, a couple of waterings during the winter is not a bad idea, too.
Can I get some advice on my hibiscus please?
They are in pots and they get the evening sun. I water them everyday, but the leaves still curl up by the next day.
What's the best way to care for them?
thanks
Can I get some advice on my hibiscus please?
Hi, Ashley. They may be root bound and need repotting. Also, not all varieties of hibiscus require the same amount of sun. The evening sun may be too strong; you may want to move the pots to morning or early afternoon sun. I have a yellow double hibiscus that is miserable in July and August and will not bloom. But in December, when the heat is not so intense, it is beautiful.
Reply:Carly is right, evening sun is just too harsh.
What's the best way to care for them?
thanks
Can I get some advice on my hibiscus please?
Hi, Ashley. They may be root bound and need repotting. Also, not all varieties of hibiscus require the same amount of sun. The evening sun may be too strong; you may want to move the pots to morning or early afternoon sun. I have a yellow double hibiscus that is miserable in July and August and will not bloom. But in December, when the heat is not so intense, it is beautiful.
Reply:Carly is right, evening sun is just too harsh.
Where in AK can i buy Hibiscus syriacus 'Red Heart' flowers?
where can i buy Hibiscus syriacus "Red Heart" flowers in alaska? if i can, do you happen to know what stores sell these? I really need help finding these flowers for a gift. Thanks so much!!! Here is a link to a picture that i found on google if youre not sure what the flower looks like. Thanks again!!!
http://image.gardening.eu/piante/Immdata...
Where in AK can i buy Hibiscus syriacus 'Red Heart' flowers?
You might not be able to get it in Alaska, since rose of sharon (what it is commonly called) isn't hardy in most of the state and it's not a common cut flower, either.
At best you might be able to call florists and see if they can order them in, but you also be able to call green houses or specialty growers to locate it.
http://image.gardening.eu/piante/Immdata...
Where in AK can i buy Hibiscus syriacus 'Red Heart' flowers?
You might not be able to get it in Alaska, since rose of sharon (what it is commonly called) isn't hardy in most of the state and it's not a common cut flower, either.
At best you might be able to call florists and see if they can order them in, but you also be able to call green houses or specialty growers to locate it.
How do you take care of Hibiscus plants?
Being from Florida I have a lot of them. It is very hard to kill one that is a couple years old. They can get frost kill and will come back. They will look dead for a while then one day you see leaves starting. I thought I lost one last year almost dug it up a few times and in July it started budding out leaves again!! I suggest you nip the top sprout on each limb often to make them bush out. They are easy to root from cuttings too. I use root tone on mine. The leaves might all fall off the cutting but after a while (sometimes a couple months) you'll see new leaves popping out. All of mine are from cutting I got from friends yards. And one from a local McDonald's. They are full light plants but will do good in partial shade also. They love water. The more you water the more they bloom.
How do you take care of Hibiscus plants?
They are easy...but make sure you provide a similar environment as they come from...Hawaii and like that. So lots of humidity and keep the soil moist. Feed the right stuff too but not too much.
Reply:Hibiscus is a prolific bloomer, however they generally last only a day or two. Just go out there and dead head them. Try these for more info.
http://www.trop-hibiscus.com/index.html....
http://americanhibiscus.org/index.htm...
http://www.users.bigpond.com/hibiskus/bo...
Reply:If you live in a climate without much humidity or too cool weather, hybiscus loves to be root bound in a pot. This can be done in any weather. In the south where the afternoon sun is so unforgiving, only give them the morning sun. You have to watch out for whiteflies...which you can treat with Diazinon. Sometimes they get aphids also...which can be treated the same way. I, even in zone 9, have found that so many tropical plants love to grow in pots, like bouganvilleas.....be sure to feed, but be careful with hibsicus food when growing in a pot...too easy to burn...even when you wet the pot thoroughly, stay about 6 inches away from the main stem of the plant with that food. Any other, like Osmocote 10--10--10 slow release can't hurt anything. Have fun
Reply:I do absulutely nothing to mine, and it grows like crazy, I have to keep cutting it back. All I do is occasionally water it. I've even cut it almost to the roots, and it just keeps on going.
Maybe it just likes where it is.
If you get no good information, may I suggest you Google for more information. If you are having problems that is.
Oh one problem I do have, is white fly, where it gets covered with this white stuff. I just hose it off. But it seems to keep coming back.
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How do you take care of Hibiscus plants?
They are easy...but make sure you provide a similar environment as they come from...Hawaii and like that. So lots of humidity and keep the soil moist. Feed the right stuff too but not too much.
Reply:Hibiscus is a prolific bloomer, however they generally last only a day or two. Just go out there and dead head them. Try these for more info.
http://www.trop-hibiscus.com/index.html....
http://americanhibiscus.org/index.htm...
http://www.users.bigpond.com/hibiskus/bo...
Reply:If you live in a climate without much humidity or too cool weather, hybiscus loves to be root bound in a pot. This can be done in any weather. In the south where the afternoon sun is so unforgiving, only give them the morning sun. You have to watch out for whiteflies...which you can treat with Diazinon. Sometimes they get aphids also...which can be treated the same way. I, even in zone 9, have found that so many tropical plants love to grow in pots, like bouganvilleas.....be sure to feed, but be careful with hibsicus food when growing in a pot...too easy to burn...even when you wet the pot thoroughly, stay about 6 inches away from the main stem of the plant with that food. Any other, like Osmocote 10--10--10 slow release can't hurt anything. Have fun
Reply:I do absulutely nothing to mine, and it grows like crazy, I have to keep cutting it back. All I do is occasionally water it. I've even cut it almost to the roots, and it just keeps on going.
Maybe it just likes where it is.
If you get no good information, may I suggest you Google for more information. If you are having problems that is.
Oh one problem I do have, is white fly, where it gets covered with this white stuff. I just hose it off. But it seems to keep coming back.
dermatitis
I want to keep my hibiscus tree[ that is potted ].Inside over the winter.Is there a special procedure ?
I live in Oklahoma,will it continue to grow,or go dormant and lose its leaves?Do I continue to feed it during those months?It is absolutely gorgeous and wish to keep it for the next year.
I want to keep my hibiscus tree[ that is potted ].Inside over the winter.Is there a special procedure ?
Yes, you can move your Hibicus indoors for the winter. There are people who grow these plants year 'round in the northern U.S. and Canada, Sweden and are NOT using green houses! Unless you take some extra steps, such as using artificial lighting, you can't expect the same lush growth and bloom quantity when your plants are spending their winters inside and under less than tropical conditions. But, they will be ready to reward you for your efforts once they are outside again and the warm weather arrives.
Here is a good site that tells you what you need to do: http://www.trop-hibiscus.com/gindr.html
I want to keep my hibiscus tree[ that is potted ].Inside over the winter.Is there a special procedure ?
Yes, you can move your Hibicus indoors for the winter. There are people who grow these plants year 'round in the northern U.S. and Canada, Sweden and are NOT using green houses! Unless you take some extra steps, such as using artificial lighting, you can't expect the same lush growth and bloom quantity when your plants are spending their winters inside and under less than tropical conditions. But, they will be ready to reward you for your efforts once they are outside again and the warm weather arrives.
Here is a good site that tells you what you need to do: http://www.trop-hibiscus.com/gindr.html
Has anyone evere propogated a Hardy Hibiscus from a root cutting?
Just wondering if anyone has any advice propogaring Hardy Hibiscus from a root cutting? I took a small piece of root (about 6") with several small root threads coming off of it. I have in planted in potting soil and am trying to propogate it over the winter.
Anyone done this before? Any opinions or advice would be very much appreciated.
Has anyone evere propogated a Hardy Hibiscus from a root cutting?
It should work. However if you have the same plant already mature you can find a lot of its seedlings already thriving near its base and use those instead. I have been doing that for years after starting with one bush. They are not clones but they still look good.
Reply:I haven't tried it on a hardy hibiscus. But one time I did the similar thing with a tropical hibiscus. One thing to remember it to bring you plant into the house during the winter time. And keep it watered. I harvest seeds from my hardy placed them in a zip lock baggie and placed the in a dark place. I forgot where I had hidden them after 4 years I just found them. So I thought what the heck and I planted the in my greenhouse. And you wouldn't believe it, but they came up. With the next few weeks they'll be big enough to thin out and place into different pots. So don't give up......And the best of luck to you.
Reply:Take a stem cutting and place in a clear container of water. Stem cutting dipped in rooting hormone, in pot of soil, in zip type bag.
Never tried using a piece of root, myself. Think I would put it in a plastic bag on a sunny window sill and watch.
Anyone done this before? Any opinions or advice would be very much appreciated.
Has anyone evere propogated a Hardy Hibiscus from a root cutting?
It should work. However if you have the same plant already mature you can find a lot of its seedlings already thriving near its base and use those instead. I have been doing that for years after starting with one bush. They are not clones but they still look good.
Reply:I haven't tried it on a hardy hibiscus. But one time I did the similar thing with a tropical hibiscus. One thing to remember it to bring you plant into the house during the winter time. And keep it watered. I harvest seeds from my hardy placed them in a zip lock baggie and placed the in a dark place. I forgot where I had hidden them after 4 years I just found them. So I thought what the heck and I planted the in my greenhouse. And you wouldn't believe it, but they came up. With the next few weeks they'll be big enough to thin out and place into different pots. So don't give up......And the best of luck to you.
Reply:Take a stem cutting and place in a clear container of water. Stem cutting dipped in rooting hormone, in pot of soil, in zip type bag.
Never tried using a piece of root, myself. Think I would put it in a plastic bag on a sunny window sill and watch.
How are you supposed to take care of a Hibiscus plant in the winter?
I live in zone 6 and my Hibiscus's are tropical. I bring them into my house and set them in front of south facing windows. They get a lot of heat and direct sunlight. I continue feeding and watering them and I have blooms all winter! In the spring I take them back outside and they go thru a shock. I then cut them back a little and it all starts over again! If you have an area in side you should try this. It is great to have the blooms all winter.
How are you supposed to take care of a Hibiscus plant in the winter?
I live in zone 5, and I have the hardy perennial ones. I do nothing. I leave them as they are. In the spring I cut off the old branches and wait.
Reply:do you have a green house? put in in there
Reply:If it is a perennial hibiscus then all you need to do is cover it with some straw or mulch for a little added protection from hard freezes. If your hibiscus is a tropical then you need to bring it indoors.
Good Luck
How are you supposed to take care of a Hibiscus plant in the winter?
I live in zone 5, and I have the hardy perennial ones. I do nothing. I leave them as they are. In the spring I cut off the old branches and wait.
Reply:do you have a green house? put in in there
Reply:If it is a perennial hibiscus then all you need to do is cover it with some straw or mulch for a little added protection from hard freezes. If your hibiscus is a tropical then you need to bring it indoors.
Good Luck
Do you have any suggestions on Tropical Hibiscus?
They look outstanding. I have 5 and I want to treat them well.
Do you have any suggestions on Tropical Hibiscus?
Here ya go!
http://www.garden.org/plantguide/index.p...
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Do you have any suggestions on Tropical Hibiscus?
Here ya go!
http://www.garden.org/plantguide/index.p...
deodorizers
I have a black insect in/on my hibiscus?
I just recived a Hibiscus from a friend in Florida and I live in California and I was looking at it and there was a black bug on it. At first I thought it was an ant, but it was double the size of an ant and it runs fast. It saw me try to smush it and it ran and burrowed itself into the wood of the Hibiscus. It was gross. Should I throw out the plant? Do you have any idea what it maybe? I have never seen anything like it. I am afraid it effected my Plumeria Plant that came shipped in the same package. Please help.
I have a black insect in/on my hibiscus?
seems that you have a libramon weevil in you hibiscus. it is a very dangerous insect and you should throw out the plant immediatly.
I have a black insect in/on my hibiscus?
seems that you have a libramon weevil in you hibiscus. it is a very dangerous insect and you should throw out the plant immediatly.
Where is AK can i buy Hibiscus syriacus 'Red Heart' flowers?
where can i buy Hibiscus syriacus "Red Heart" flowers in alaska? if i can, do you happen to know what stores sell these? I really need help finding these flowers for a gift. Thanks so much!!! Here is a link to a picture that i found on google if youre not sure what the flower looks like. Thanks again!!!
http://image.gardening.eu/piante/Immdata...
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How to make dishwashing liquid using hibiscus(gumamela) flower?
Go to Brambleberry.com where you can find soap bases. You could make the base from scratch, but to get the clear stuff - which is milder - is a lot of trouble. Otherwise, the soap base that you make at home is usually made from lye and can be very harsh. Brambleberry soap base is not very expensive, either.
You can also distill your own hibiscus oil, but it takes so long and uses so many flowers that you're better off buying it someplace. There are a lot of websites that sell it.
A word of caution - adding oils to any soap base will thin it. There are several ways to thicken it, with chemicals or salt, but you have to be careful to follow instructions extactly because you can end up changing the PH of the product. Which could be A Bad Thing.
Good luck! Check out Brambleberry.com - I've been doing business with them for seven years or so and I love them.
You can also distill your own hibiscus oil, but it takes so long and uses so many flowers that you're better off buying it someplace. There are a lot of websites that sell it.
A word of caution - adding oils to any soap base will thin it. There are several ways to thicken it, with chemicals or salt, but you have to be careful to follow instructions extactly because you can end up changing the PH of the product. Which could be A Bad Thing.
Good luck! Check out Brambleberry.com - I've been doing business with them for seven years or so and I love them.
My hibiscus plant has bumps on its branches and the leaves are yellowing and falling off?
this started happening shortly after I moved it outdoors for the summer about a month ago. indoors, it was flourishing but not blooming. so I removed all the dead and dying leaves and cut back the branches. there is plenty of new leaves sprouting but the existing ones are still developing yellow splotches which quickly yellows the entire leaf before it falls off. some of the branch stems now have odd little bumps on them which I've never seen before.
HELP!
My hibiscus plant has bumps on its branches and the leaves are yellowing and falling off?
You could spray for bugs, they need sun, but not alot of water.
They are easy to over water, good luck. I have the hibiscus in my garden (the big flowers) they are so beautiful.
Reply:Over watering. Try cutting back for a couple weeks.
Reply:my apple tree has that too, as well as my tomatoe plant. its a blight. get a spray for it or it may die
HELP!
My hibiscus plant has bumps on its branches and the leaves are yellowing and falling off?
You could spray for bugs, they need sun, but not alot of water.
They are easy to over water, good luck. I have the hibiscus in my garden (the big flowers) they are so beautiful.
Reply:Over watering. Try cutting back for a couple weeks.
Reply:my apple tree has that too, as well as my tomatoe plant. its a blight. get a spray for it or it may die
How do I trim a large Hibiscus?
Its leafy branches are too long for what I want to do. It has a few blossoms.
How do I trim a large Hibiscus?
I've never done it, but I found this for ya:
http://www.exotic-hibiscus.com/care/prun...
How do I trim a large Hibiscus?
I've never done it, but I found this for ya:
http://www.exotic-hibiscus.com/care/prun...
Questions about hardy Hibiscus?
Just bought a bunch of hardy Hibiscus to plant. I started them in large plastic garden flower containers with good garden composted soil. Right now they just have a root system and one small "bud" (?) poking out from them. I faced this part up to the sun as it looked a bit green on top. How long will it take them to grow? And should I water them well while they are growing or wait until they have leaves etc? Any other advice would be appreciated.
Questions about hardy Hibiscus?
Hibiscus are actually a dry , heat loving plant. Water too much and they will get scale, aphids, mites etc. Plants generally need water once a week for 15 to 20 minutes when they are in the ground. Use caution while watering hibiscus.
Reply:Is this the right species? Hibiscus moscheutos
Hibiscus is a sleepy head!It takes some time to wake up in the spring time. It starts really taking off in Early June to July. They are also wetland marsh plants and require a lot of water. So don't worry about the soil getting soggy.
They should be flowering by June! The flowers are gaint up to 15in!
Reply:Hibiscus need heat and humidity to bloom. Water when the soil is dry. If it has come away from the side of the pot it's bone dry and shrinking, aerate before watering.
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Questions about hardy Hibiscus?
Hibiscus are actually a dry , heat loving plant. Water too much and they will get scale, aphids, mites etc. Plants generally need water once a week for 15 to 20 minutes when they are in the ground. Use caution while watering hibiscus.
Reply:Is this the right species? Hibiscus moscheutos
Hibiscus is a sleepy head!It takes some time to wake up in the spring time. It starts really taking off in Early June to July. They are also wetland marsh plants and require a lot of water. So don't worry about the soil getting soggy.
They should be flowering by June! The flowers are gaint up to 15in!
Reply:Hibiscus need heat and humidity to bloom. Water when the soil is dry. If it has come away from the side of the pot it's bone dry and shrinking, aerate before watering.
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Looking for some help with taking care of an outside hibiscus plant in Toronto, Ont Any ideas?
It is quite a large plant - 3 feet or taller and looks amazing - what do I need to do for it to continue looking so good? Also what happens in winter will it survive indoors?
Much appreciated
Looking for some help with taking care of an outside hibiscus plant in Toronto, Ont Any ideas?
Th variety I have grows 12', and needs nothing, other than yearly fertilization. Either cut the stems off after frost, or leave til Spring.
BEWARE! They are VERY late to appear in the Spring. I dug my first one up in May, thinking it was dead. Nope, just late.
Much appreciated
Looking for some help with taking care of an outside hibiscus plant in Toronto, Ont Any ideas?
Th variety I have grows 12', and needs nothing, other than yearly fertilization. Either cut the stems off after frost, or leave til Spring.
BEWARE! They are VERY late to appear in the Spring. I dug my first one up in May, thinking it was dead. Nope, just late.
HIBISCUS Tattoo, my next tattoo is going to be a Hibiscus flower?
with my daughters name in the petals.
Anybody have any links to some good websites that have good pictures of hibiscus tattoos?
It must have 8 petals.
Thanks.
HIBISCUS Tattoo, my next tattoo is going to be a Hibiscus flower?
www.bmezine.com has a lot of great pictures of everything you could want. There's a category for flowers even.
www.deviantart.com is a good site to try. Just search for the flower.
google images is also really good.
tattoofinder.com
tattoojohnny.com
ratemyink.com
Anybody have any links to some good websites that have good pictures of hibiscus tattoos?
It must have 8 petals.
Thanks.
HIBISCUS Tattoo, my next tattoo is going to be a Hibiscus flower?
www.bmezine.com has a lot of great pictures of everything you could want. There's a category for flowers even.
www.deviantart.com is a good site to try. Just search for the flower.
google images is also really good.
tattoofinder.com
tattoojohnny.com
ratemyink.com
How do I make Hibiscus tea?
Is it best to make it from loose or from tea bags?
How do I make Hibiscus tea?
It is best to make hibiscus tea from freshly dried flowers sold in herbal or health shops for its antioxidant properties rather than in teabag form. To prepare the tea, simply steep a handful of flowers in a cup of very hot water for 5 minutes before drinking.
Reply:it is best to make these herbal teas with boiling water. the steep time should be to taste, but generally 6 minutes. You will not get a bitter taste if it's oversteeped, just a stronger one. Ideally, you want whole flowers, but the bags aren't a bad choice.
Reply:I use loose flowers...the flower heads can be purchased at the store...and I do not boil it I let it sit in the sun and steep...
How do I make Hibiscus tea?
It is best to make hibiscus tea from freshly dried flowers sold in herbal or health shops for its antioxidant properties rather than in teabag form. To prepare the tea, simply steep a handful of flowers in a cup of very hot water for 5 minutes before drinking.
Reply:it is best to make these herbal teas with boiling water. the steep time should be to taste, but generally 6 minutes. You will not get a bitter taste if it's oversteeped, just a stronger one. Ideally, you want whole flowers, but the bags aren't a bad choice.
Reply:I use loose flowers...the flower heads can be purchased at the store...and I do not boil it I let it sit in the sun and steep...
What Causes a Hibiscus Plant's Leaves To Turn Yellow and Drop Off?
A few leaves turning yellow and falling off is normal but if there are a lot it can signal one or more of several different types of stress-disease, too much or not enough water (lack of water will usually also cause wilting), cold, lack of fertilizer, root damage, pollution, etc.
What Causes a Hibiscus Plant's Leaves To Turn Yellow and Drop Off?
To much water
Reply:i think its the heat.turn down the temperature
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What Causes a Hibiscus Plant's Leaves To Turn Yellow and Drop Off?
To much water
Reply:i think its the heat.turn down the temperature
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I have a hibiscus plant from last year. Do I cut back the plant and fertilize it when it gets warm outside?
I don't cut my back and I put mine in the house to grow in the off season. It's time now to fertilize and start watering because it will take awhile for the fertilizer to take effect. Take off all the dead leaves they zap out the energy when the plant is trying to grow.
I have a hibiscus plant from last year. Do I cut back the plant and fertilize it when it gets warm outside?
You could clean it up(snip and shape) and fertilize it and have it in a warm window til things warm up. Don't know where you are, but some forms of hibiscus are survivors through a bit of a winter. Some are hardier and perennial in areas with a real winter.
Reply:There are DOZENS of web sites on horticulture, gardening etc. which can help you.
Reply:If it is pass the last freeze, it is best to trim the plant as soon as possible, also if you want to simulate new growth thru out the year you can trim it every few months without hurting the plant. Also, make sure you are using the correct fertilizer mix.
These plants really love liquid fertilizers and should be fertilized every 2-3 weeks during growing season.
Reply:Absolutely.
I have a hibiscus plant from last year. Do I cut back the plant and fertilize it when it gets warm outside?
You could clean it up(snip and shape) and fertilize it and have it in a warm window til things warm up. Don't know where you are, but some forms of hibiscus are survivors through a bit of a winter. Some are hardier and perennial in areas with a real winter.
Reply:There are DOZENS of web sites on horticulture, gardening etc. which can help you.
Reply:If it is pass the last freeze, it is best to trim the plant as soon as possible, also if you want to simulate new growth thru out the year you can trim it every few months without hurting the plant. Also, make sure you are using the correct fertilizer mix.
These plants really love liquid fertilizers and should be fertilized every 2-3 weeks during growing season.
Reply:Absolutely.
I need to identify the pest on my hibiscus = need search hints?
The leaves look like something white was spilled on them - when you look closer it almost looks like a web and on the underside of the leaf is a glistening web and it looks like 3 egg or ball shaped objects = like spider eggs. I live in the valleys of southern california. I've tried searching google %26amp; other engines but am having trouble.
I need to identify the pest on my hibiscus = need search hints?
the other person's answer is probably right. It sounds like you might also have mealy bugs, as they do fit the description of a spider egg sac. Wash the plant of warm soapy water and make sure you wipe away under the leaves. Keep separate from other plants. You might also have a powdery mildew, which will require a fungal disinfectant. Go to a plant store and ask about what brand is the best. Don't go to Wal mart or other stores like that. They know diddlesquat. Cut away infected leaves to keep it from spreading to other leaves and plants. Good luck.
Reply:I cannot be sure but it sounds like spider mites. If you check on the internet you will find a lot about it.
Reply:Sounds like you have white flies. They LOVE Hibiscus, and they're fairly common in Southern California. Luckily, they're pretty easy to control. Just spray your plants with water, especially the undersides of the leaves. If you do this consistently, they will be controlled. If you want to just spray them with something, Safer's or some other insecticidal soap will take care of them pretty easily. If you leave them as is, something that looks like sticky cotton will start hanging off the leaves, and the plant will become stressed.
Check out the attached article for more information.
Reply:Spray the plant with White Oil. It's probably mealy bug, they are annoying and love hibiscus. There are probably ants on the tree as well. The ants eat the mealy bug, but also can carry the bug to other parts of the garden.
Reply:Try http://vegipm.tamu.edu/imageindex.html
Reply:Spider mites or aphids.
Reply:Get a piece of white paper and shake the flower over it, you should be able to see small red or yellowish dots. If you do then for sure you have mites. If not you might have a fungus.Take a sample to the home depot and they should be able to identify it and give you something to treat it.
I need to identify the pest on my hibiscus = need search hints?
the other person's answer is probably right. It sounds like you might also have mealy bugs, as they do fit the description of a spider egg sac. Wash the plant of warm soapy water and make sure you wipe away under the leaves. Keep separate from other plants. You might also have a powdery mildew, which will require a fungal disinfectant. Go to a plant store and ask about what brand is the best. Don't go to Wal mart or other stores like that. They know diddlesquat. Cut away infected leaves to keep it from spreading to other leaves and plants. Good luck.
Reply:I cannot be sure but it sounds like spider mites. If you check on the internet you will find a lot about it.
Reply:Sounds like you have white flies. They LOVE Hibiscus, and they're fairly common in Southern California. Luckily, they're pretty easy to control. Just spray your plants with water, especially the undersides of the leaves. If you do this consistently, they will be controlled. If you want to just spray them with something, Safer's or some other insecticidal soap will take care of them pretty easily. If you leave them as is, something that looks like sticky cotton will start hanging off the leaves, and the plant will become stressed.
Check out the attached article for more information.
Reply:Spray the plant with White Oil. It's probably mealy bug, they are annoying and love hibiscus. There are probably ants on the tree as well. The ants eat the mealy bug, but also can carry the bug to other parts of the garden.
Reply:Try http://vegipm.tamu.edu/imageindex.html
Reply:Spider mites or aphids.
Reply:Get a piece of white paper and shake the flower over it, you should be able to see small red or yellowish dots. If you do then for sure you have mites. If not you might have a fungus.Take a sample to the home depot and they should be able to identify it and give you something to treat it.
I would like to buy a good size Hibiscus plant.?
I have a balcony facing south, could I bring this indoors in winter time?
I would like to buy a good size Hibiscus plant.?
in my limited experience, yes, if you have a good window facing south as well. You will have to watch for mealy bugs and spider mites, so keep it well misted. But plan ahead a few years - is your window big enough for a plant that could become 6 ft tall and quite bushy?
Reply:Yes, you can bring it in indoors. It will require warmth without overheating it. Still give it some water during it's winter inside but don't drown it. Once a week is enough. Test the soil with your finger to see how dry it its.
As for it's size. Hibiscus can be cut back very easily or shaped. Do this in spring. No worries. Change the soil every 12 months. You can buy Hib. fertilizer but go easy with it during winter inside. It won't need as much.
It wouldn't hurt to wipe over the leaves either. Get rid of any dust so that it can breath. Try to place it in as much sun as you can while inside.
Depending on where you are. If in a fairly warm climate %26amp; not a severe winter - leave it outside where it is but keep a check on it. If in a very cold %26amp; frosty climate bring it in.
Hib. grow in rock hard soil in Aussie.
I would like to buy a good size Hibiscus plant.?
in my limited experience, yes, if you have a good window facing south as well. You will have to watch for mealy bugs and spider mites, so keep it well misted. But plan ahead a few years - is your window big enough for a plant that could become 6 ft tall and quite bushy?
Reply:Yes, you can bring it in indoors. It will require warmth without overheating it. Still give it some water during it's winter inside but don't drown it. Once a week is enough. Test the soil with your finger to see how dry it its.
As for it's size. Hibiscus can be cut back very easily or shaped. Do this in spring. No worries. Change the soil every 12 months. You can buy Hib. fertilizer but go easy with it during winter inside. It won't need as much.
It wouldn't hurt to wipe over the leaves either. Get rid of any dust so that it can breath. Try to place it in as much sun as you can while inside.
Depending on where you are. If in a fairly warm climate %26amp; not a severe winter - leave it outside where it is but keep a check on it. If in a very cold %26amp; frosty climate bring it in.
Hib. grow in rock hard soil in Aussie.
I live in Georgia and have a Hibiscus Tree?
Can I leave it out for the winter and how far do I need to cut it back. It stands about 4' tall and is quite thick.
I live in Georgia and have a Hibiscus Tree?
Trim it back and bring it inside. The cold weather will kill the tree.Trim the branches back to about one foot in length. Believe me, it will grow back. Don't forget to give it fertilizer around every 4-6 weeks. Home Depot or Lowe's can help you buy the correct type.
Reply:In warmer climates hibiscus do not have to be cut back. They only require cutting back if they are damaged by frost or likely to be damaged by frost. Report It
Reply:Hibiscus is a tropical plant and is very vulnerable to frost. I would take it in for the winter. I lived in San Diego, which is much warmer than Georgia, and I lost my hibiscus to frost one winter.
Reply:Plunk it in the ground. Water with Fertilome Root Stimulator. Cover if you think frost will get it. Is it a perennial or annual hibiscus? Prune it in the spring.
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I live in Georgia and have a Hibiscus Tree?
Trim it back and bring it inside. The cold weather will kill the tree.Trim the branches back to about one foot in length. Believe me, it will grow back. Don't forget to give it fertilizer around every 4-6 weeks. Home Depot or Lowe's can help you buy the correct type.
Reply:In warmer climates hibiscus do not have to be cut back. They only require cutting back if they are damaged by frost or likely to be damaged by frost. Report It
Reply:Hibiscus is a tropical plant and is very vulnerable to frost. I would take it in for the winter. I lived in San Diego, which is much warmer than Georgia, and I lost my hibiscus to frost one winter.
Reply:Plunk it in the ground. Water with Fertilome Root Stimulator. Cover if you think frost will get it. Is it a perennial or annual hibiscus? Prune it in the spring.
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Saturday, November 14, 2009
Can I divide hibiscus plants?
My wife and I started a hibisus plant from a nursery 3 seasons ago. It started out great and has only gotten better.....maybe a little too better. Began with one shoot and flowered tremendously. Now we have 7 shoots from the same plant. It's kind of taking over its space. Can I divide this plant?
Can I divide hibiscus plants?
There are many different types of hibiscus. Some are tropical shrubs/trees %26amp; some are semi-hardy plants that act as root perenials.
The shrub/tree types you will have to take cuttings of. It is easy.
The root perennial type can be grown from seed or you can carefully divide the roots in the spring after they initiate growth.
Good luck.
Reply:That's how Hibiscus grow. They are a bush. They get huge here. I cut mine back. They like it. You can cut it back as much as you want and shape it how you want and it will bush out and grow lovely. You can make cuttings from the clippings by stripping all the green off, putting them in a bucket of water (I set them in a dark place like we do Poinsettias, but you don't have to) until new growth or roots appear and then plant. Cut at a slant on the bush and then cut the clipping straight across. Get a bottle of "Super Thrive". It's the greatest stuff in the world.....little tiny bottle, $10.00, goes along way. Use it on everything. Read the bottle. P.S. This is not a delicate plant. You can't ruin it.
Reply:No. It does not divide.
Take a shoot or a cutting.
They are fairly inexpensive plants and you can buy small ones for about $1.50.
They are easy to grow and will grow faster the older they get and the more water they get.
Reply:Hibiscus grows naturally as a shrub, but is trained in nurseries to grow as a standard (it has been pleached to form a trunk and canopy). So, yes, this plant can be divided. Wait until the plant has no flowers on it, and carefully remove the rootball as a whole from the container. Chances are, the plant has become rootbound (the roots are densely matted together and will form the shape of the container). Begin by unwinding the roots without breaking any if possible, this will help you to see where the shoots are coming from. Depending on the point of growth from the shoots (if it is from above or beneath the crown of the plant) you can place the trowel at the point of division and make a clean cut into the root system.
Replant your divisions, and the original plant, in a good quality potting soil (peat, vermiculite and perlite) and water well.
Enjoy!
Reply:you can trim it back , then take those clipped pieces , about 6" long and wet and dip in rooting hormone powder and insert in potting soil . keep moist , and in a month or so you should see new growth, and plant away. I dont think you can divide the plant without killing it
Can I divide hibiscus plants?
There are many different types of hibiscus. Some are tropical shrubs/trees %26amp; some are semi-hardy plants that act as root perenials.
The shrub/tree types you will have to take cuttings of. It is easy.
The root perennial type can be grown from seed or you can carefully divide the roots in the spring after they initiate growth.
Good luck.
Reply:That's how Hibiscus grow. They are a bush. They get huge here. I cut mine back. They like it. You can cut it back as much as you want and shape it how you want and it will bush out and grow lovely. You can make cuttings from the clippings by stripping all the green off, putting them in a bucket of water (I set them in a dark place like we do Poinsettias, but you don't have to) until new growth or roots appear and then plant. Cut at a slant on the bush and then cut the clipping straight across. Get a bottle of "Super Thrive". It's the greatest stuff in the world.....little tiny bottle, $10.00, goes along way. Use it on everything. Read the bottle. P.S. This is not a delicate plant. You can't ruin it.
Reply:No. It does not divide.
Take a shoot or a cutting.
They are fairly inexpensive plants and you can buy small ones for about $1.50.
They are easy to grow and will grow faster the older they get and the more water they get.
Reply:Hibiscus grows naturally as a shrub, but is trained in nurseries to grow as a standard (it has been pleached to form a trunk and canopy). So, yes, this plant can be divided. Wait until the plant has no flowers on it, and carefully remove the rootball as a whole from the container. Chances are, the plant has become rootbound (the roots are densely matted together and will form the shape of the container). Begin by unwinding the roots without breaking any if possible, this will help you to see where the shoots are coming from. Depending on the point of growth from the shoots (if it is from above or beneath the crown of the plant) you can place the trowel at the point of division and make a clean cut into the root system.
Replant your divisions, and the original plant, in a good quality potting soil (peat, vermiculite and perlite) and water well.
Enjoy!
Reply:you can trim it back , then take those clipped pieces , about 6" long and wet and dip in rooting hormone powder and insert in potting soil . keep moist , and in a month or so you should see new growth, and plant away. I dont think you can divide the plant without killing it
My Hibiscus plant got infected with a spiky growth on the stem and finally died..What could this be?
The growth is velvetty, moss like and yellow in colour. It also infected the hibiscus plant that was kept next to it but not the other plants. I am inerested in preferrably a herbal solution to this problem.
My Hibiscus plant got infected with a spiky growth on the stem and finally died..What could this be?
Here are a couple web sites that might help you.
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My Hibiscus plant got infected with a spiky growth on the stem and finally died..What could this be?
Here are a couple web sites that might help you.
height increasing shoes
Why won't my hibiscus grow flowers?
My girlfriend has had this hibiscus tree for a few years now, and last year, it had one flower on it. The previous 3 years, and this year, there aren't any flowers, much to her dismay. We have it in a 10" pot in our house (landlord does not allow us to plant it in the yard). The plant is watered daily, sits next to a window, gets plenty of fresh air and is loved well! Are there any tips to get the plant to flower and brighten our day?
Why won't my hibiscus grow flowers?
This page should answer many, if not all, of your questions. If your not fertilizing that's probably the problem. Check out the page and see if it helps.
I just bought a beautiful hibiscus for my yard.
Good Luck!
Jill Marie
Reply:First off, please stop watering it daily!!!
Its roots are slowly rotting!
Water it when the soil is dry when you scoop up a small handful and actually feel it.
Instead mist the plant to keep the humidity up.
Water weekly and fertilize during the spring and summer growing season only.
No fertilizer in fall and winter
If you can, you might want to buy a grow light to extend its days a little in the winter month, but it usually isn't necessary.
Really, just stop watering quite so much, and good luck
Reply:sorry, but unlees temps are in the 8os in your house everyday it wont flower. it thinks it is winter and is dormat. it is natural not to flower indoors. if you cant plant it outside can you put it in a pot at least. needs plant food too.
Reply:It's probably getting too much water and not enough light. Hibiscus like full sun!
Reply:Not enough light is your problem. Hibiscus need full sun most of the day.
Reply:gotta spray the leaves w/ water .. often light spray..
Why won't my hibiscus grow flowers?
This page should answer many, if not all, of your questions. If your not fertilizing that's probably the problem. Check out the page and see if it helps.
I just bought a beautiful hibiscus for my yard.
Good Luck!
Jill Marie
Reply:First off, please stop watering it daily!!!
Its roots are slowly rotting!
Water it when the soil is dry when you scoop up a small handful and actually feel it.
Instead mist the plant to keep the humidity up.
Water weekly and fertilize during the spring and summer growing season only.
No fertilizer in fall and winter
If you can, you might want to buy a grow light to extend its days a little in the winter month, but it usually isn't necessary.
Really, just stop watering quite so much, and good luck
Reply:sorry, but unlees temps are in the 8os in your house everyday it wont flower. it thinks it is winter and is dormat. it is natural not to flower indoors. if you cant plant it outside can you put it in a pot at least. needs plant food too.
Reply:It's probably getting too much water and not enough light. Hibiscus like full sun!
Reply:Not enough light is your problem. Hibiscus need full sun most of the day.
Reply:gotta spray the leaves w/ water .. often light spray..
My hibiscus plants look dead on top but are growing leaves on the bottom what should i do?
all the growth is coming from the botom of the oplant and all th branches that are long look dead should i cut off the dead looking branches?
My hibiscus plants look dead on top but are growing leaves on the bottom what should i do?
Hibiscus grow all new stems/branches each year. Once the plant is completely dormant in the fall, it's OK to cut back the dried up dead branches.
If the new shoots and leaves have to fight their way past the dead stalks they will have a more difficult time getting established. You can still cut away the dead stalks from last year, and allow the young growth to flourish.
Reply:Trim the dead parts.
Reply:yes. if you don't cut the dead branches off of it, the plant will be smaller and won't grow as good for the following years. it's the same for all plants. you should cut the dead branches off as soon as the snow has melted around when spring is coming but not quite yet.
Reply:There are 2 kinds of hibiscus. There's the bush type called the Rose of Sharon (usually bluish/gray), and this grows like a bush, and flowers from the old stems. Then there's the type with huge red, white or pink flowers. This type dies to the ground every fall, and sends up new stems in the spring. So if it's the second type, then cut off the old dead stalk and let the new ones grow. The old stalk won't flower again. And be sure to fertilize!
Reply:Sure cut or break the dead parts.
Reply:i would only cut off a little piece of what looks dead... if it's dead and dry on the inside, go ahead and cut it. if it's wet, and has a little green along to inside edge of the branch, then leave it there and watch it for the next few months.
My hibiscus plants look dead on top but are growing leaves on the bottom what should i do?
Hibiscus grow all new stems/branches each year. Once the plant is completely dormant in the fall, it's OK to cut back the dried up dead branches.
If the new shoots and leaves have to fight their way past the dead stalks they will have a more difficult time getting established. You can still cut away the dead stalks from last year, and allow the young growth to flourish.
Reply:Trim the dead parts.
Reply:yes. if you don't cut the dead branches off of it, the plant will be smaller and won't grow as good for the following years. it's the same for all plants. you should cut the dead branches off as soon as the snow has melted around when spring is coming but not quite yet.
Reply:There are 2 kinds of hibiscus. There's the bush type called the Rose of Sharon (usually bluish/gray), and this grows like a bush, and flowers from the old stems. Then there's the type with huge red, white or pink flowers. This type dies to the ground every fall, and sends up new stems in the spring. So if it's the second type, then cut off the old dead stalk and let the new ones grow. The old stalk won't flower again. And be sure to fertilize!
Reply:Sure cut or break the dead parts.
Reply:i would only cut off a little piece of what looks dead... if it's dead and dry on the inside, go ahead and cut it. if it's wet, and has a little green along to inside edge of the branch, then leave it there and watch it for the next few months.
Can hibiscus planted near my home cause my slab to crack? There is a section of kitchen with hollow tile.?
Can I claim this damage on a Travelers Home insurance policy in Texas?
Can hibiscus planted near my home cause my slab to crack? There is a section of kitchen with hollow tile.?
A Flower ? Hibiscus ? I guess NOT because its not a really huge and strong plant. Try to observed other plants...
Reply:What's your deductable? What's the cost to replace the slab?
Like any insurance once you make the claim you run the risk of A getting hiked or B getting canceled.
What's it worth if it does cover the problem???? What's the cost if it doesn't????
Can hibiscus planted near my home cause my slab to crack? There is a section of kitchen with hollow tile.?
A Flower ? Hibiscus ? I guess NOT because its not a really huge and strong plant. Try to observed other plants...
Reply:What's your deductable? What's the cost to replace the slab?
Like any insurance once you make the claim you run the risk of A getting hiked or B getting canceled.
What's it worth if it does cover the problem???? What's the cost if it doesn't????
I have a new 10'' Hibiscus Spiral tree and the leaves are turing Yellow and Falling off?
On the tag it reads LIght: Sun to partial shade and it is a sunny and pm shady area.
I have a new 10'' Hibiscus Spiral tree and the leaves are turing Yellow and Falling off?
put it in the shade, especially in the afternoon, if the leaves are turning yellow, you have overwatered it, Can it drain properly, are there holes in the bottom of the pot? If the water cant drain hten it will sit on the roots of the plant and rot them, which in turn makes the leaves yellow. Put it in the shade and dont water it for a couple of days, hope this helps
Reply:You say it is new - and it could just be thaht your plant is adjusting to the new home and conditions. So providing you have followed all the instructions, just give it a bit of time to settle.
Plants are more sensitive than we think!!
I love Hibiscus plants and usually they behave, but one of mine had a similar problem to yours - I had recently repotted it, and I think it was re-adjusting to its new home.
I also wondered if the air was too hot and dry where it was and so moved it into a different place.
If only they could talk!!
You could try talking to your plant, reassuring it that you like it a lot and welcoming it to your home....(probably best to do this when you are in the house on your own)
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I have a new 10'' Hibiscus Spiral tree and the leaves are turing Yellow and Falling off?
put it in the shade, especially in the afternoon, if the leaves are turning yellow, you have overwatered it, Can it drain properly, are there holes in the bottom of the pot? If the water cant drain hten it will sit on the roots of the plant and rot them, which in turn makes the leaves yellow. Put it in the shade and dont water it for a couple of days, hope this helps
Reply:You say it is new - and it could just be thaht your plant is adjusting to the new home and conditions. So providing you have followed all the instructions, just give it a bit of time to settle.
Plants are more sensitive than we think!!
I love Hibiscus plants and usually they behave, but one of mine had a similar problem to yours - I had recently repotted it, and I think it was re-adjusting to its new home.
I also wondered if the air was too hot and dry where it was and so moved it into a different place.
If only they could talk!!
You could try talking to your plant, reassuring it that you like it a lot and welcoming it to your home....(probably best to do this when you are in the house on your own)
bucked teeth
What are the raised, brown, shell-like spots on my Hibiscus stems and what can I do about them?
The plants were bought and planted in South Texas three weeks ago. There are ants nearby and occasionally on the plants themselves. I am familiar with most plant parasites and have not seen this particular symptom before. The plants do not seem to be dying yet, but are definitely slowing in their growth process. When I pick at the spots, they come off, and are empty, like shells. HELP!!!!!
What are the raised, brown, shell-like spots on my Hibiscus stems and what can I do about them?
Those are scales. You need to go to your local Greenhouse/Garden Center and get an all-purpose insecticide. iBomb is a great brand...especially if the plants are outdoors. HouseSafe is a great brand for indoor use. Spray the plant thoroughly making sure to get the under-sides of the leaves. Monitor the plant and if the infestation hasn't improved spray again in 7-10 days from first spray. Continue this pattern until infestation is cleared up.
Reply:insecticides with soap and permethrins are good but the problem with scales is that they are well protected like little tanks-you can manually scrape off as much as you can also and spray the rest after that.
Reply:Iamthere2 gave good info. FYI - They are and insect and although they don't seem to move, they spread like crazy. Keep the infected plants away from your other plants!
If I am not mistaken, the ants may herd them as they do aphids.
What are the raised, brown, shell-like spots on my Hibiscus stems and what can I do about them?
Those are scales. You need to go to your local Greenhouse/Garden Center and get an all-purpose insecticide. iBomb is a great brand...especially if the plants are outdoors. HouseSafe is a great brand for indoor use. Spray the plant thoroughly making sure to get the under-sides of the leaves. Monitor the plant and if the infestation hasn't improved spray again in 7-10 days from first spray. Continue this pattern until infestation is cleared up.
Reply:insecticides with soap and permethrins are good but the problem with scales is that they are well protected like little tanks-you can manually scrape off as much as you can also and spray the rest after that.
Reply:Iamthere2 gave good info. FYI - They are and insect and although they don't seem to move, they spread like crazy. Keep the infected plants away from your other plants!
If I am not mistaken, the ants may herd them as they do aphids.
How do you propagate a hibiscus?
Where do I cut,can I pot it in dynamic liffter potting mix,
how often do I water and best place to store,do I need a powder or solution to help get the roots started.
How do you propagate a hibiscus?
To propagate new hibiscus plants take a 4-inch long cutting from the stem, remove all but the top two leaves, dip the cut end in rooting powder, and place the cutting in a pot of moistened potting soil.
Reply:Hey --- I'm sure all that doing it with plant stuff must be illegal
how often do I water and best place to store,do I need a powder or solution to help get the roots started.
How do you propagate a hibiscus?
To propagate new hibiscus plants take a 4-inch long cutting from the stem, remove all but the top two leaves, dip the cut end in rooting powder, and place the cutting in a pot of moistened potting soil.
Reply:Hey --- I'm sure all that doing it with plant stuff must be illegal
Where can I buy the hibiscus/frangiapani car stickers/decals I've seen on cars in Queensland and NSW?
They are in a set of maybe 5, of different sizes and come in different colours. Wondering where to find them to buy??
Where can I buy the hibiscus/frangiapani car stickers/decals I've seen on cars in Queensland and NSW?
it would be best if you could show us a sample of the car sticker. i usually recommend http://www.imprintedstickers.com to my friends if they find a sticker and wants something like it.
Where can I buy the hibiscus/frangiapani car stickers/decals I've seen on cars in Queensland and NSW?
it would be best if you could show us a sample of the car sticker. i usually recommend http://www.imprintedstickers.com to my friends if they find a sticker and wants something like it.
Can i graft a rose onto a hibiscus? ive seen roses grafted onto small trees and the rootstock resembled a.....
hibiscus.. if not... what did they use and what can i use? whats the best method of grafting to use for this? any good websites with good info on this would be appreciated.
Can i graft a rose onto a hibiscus? ive seen roses grafted onto small trees and the rootstock resembled a.....
No
Reply:I think roses are grafted to apple tree rootstock.
Reply:roses are grafted to other roses ...... specific to what they want the new rose to be able to do.... read here...
http://www.hgtv.com/hgtv/gl_plants_roses...
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Can i graft a rose onto a hibiscus? ive seen roses grafted onto small trees and the rootstock resembled a.....
No
Reply:I think roses are grafted to apple tree rootstock.
Reply:roses are grafted to other roses ...... specific to what they want the new rose to be able to do.... read here...
http://www.hgtv.com/hgtv/gl_plants_roses...
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Can I use real hibiscus flowers in my bridal bouquet?
I'm not sure if they'll last at all. Do I have to use silk if I want those flowers?
Can I use real hibiscus flowers in my bridal bouquet?
well, my only experience with hibiscus is from the bush I had in my yard. They are absolutely beautiful, but the blooms dont last long. It would bloom in the morning, and the bloom would shrivel up and fall off by evening time. Not sure how they would last in a boquet. You would probably have to put them together the morning of the wedding. you could practice. Get some hibiscus, put them in a small bouqet early in the morning, carry them around for awhile, leave them sitting indoors for awhile, see how well it holds up. Good luck with them, they are sooo beautiful and it would be great if it works for you!
Reply:the hibiscus plant i have its flowers usually only last a few days. i don't see why u can't have them in your bridal bouquet. just don't count on the hibiscus flowers to last as long as the rest. if u are having multiple flowers and congrats!
Can I use real hibiscus flowers in my bridal bouquet?
well, my only experience with hibiscus is from the bush I had in my yard. They are absolutely beautiful, but the blooms dont last long. It would bloom in the morning, and the bloom would shrivel up and fall off by evening time. Not sure how they would last in a boquet. You would probably have to put them together the morning of the wedding. you could practice. Get some hibiscus, put them in a small bouqet early in the morning, carry them around for awhile, leave them sitting indoors for awhile, see how well it holds up. Good luck with them, they are sooo beautiful and it would be great if it works for you!
Reply:the hibiscus plant i have its flowers usually only last a few days. i don't see why u can't have them in your bridal bouquet. just don't count on the hibiscus flowers to last as long as the rest. if u are having multiple flowers and congrats!
Can I plant my hibiscus in the ground?
Or do I need to keep it in a pot? I want to to grow as big as possible, and it is but I feel it is restricted in a pot. I live in Texas so it very rarely freezes here. I am wondering if I could transfer it to the ground so it can grow very big.
Can I plant my hibiscus in the ground?
You can plant tropical or perennial hibiscus in the ground. The only difference is that if you get any kind of freeze at all it will kill the tropical hibiscus. However, if you have a perennial hibiscus then you don't have anything to worry about and you can keep the hibiscus in ground year round. I'm in OK, zone 7 and I grow perennial hibiscus are planted in the ground. If I had tropical then I would keep them in a pot so I could move them indoors for the winter.
Good Luck
Reply:If you are growing perineal hibiscus, plant away.If you have tropical hibiscus be care full. Tropical hibiscus can only survive down to 40 degrees F. They can't survive a frost,without your help. You should look up the phone number to your County AG. extension center. They have an abundance of info for you, concerning your local growing needs. ( You will find that they are some of nicest people you have ever talked to.)
Reply:Most Hibiscusis in CA where I am have a disease so I would not recomment having any right now. It loks like the leafes are white on the back side. But if there is none of that where you are then I would plant it in an area of your garden where there is room to grow because they will get big if you let them.
Reply:Sptfyr is correct, as usual, smart lady. Depends on what part of TX you're in, big state, couple if not 3 zones.
When in doubt, plunk cuttings in water. When you see pale nodules that resemble barnacles, transfer to small pot, put pot in zip-type bag, seal, place in sunny window. I've had great success rooting them this way.
Reply:Yes, You can. Although the Texas climate is different than Florida, the hibiscus is a very hardy variety of plant. Check with your local home depot or Lowe's and look for images online, you may see some of my photos of my hibiscus hedges. They are really cool looking bushes all trimmed up and in bloom. Good luck with your search. All the best and enjoy.
Reply:If it were me, I'd keep it in a really big pot. You, living in Texas, %26amp; me, living in Arkansas, hardly ever get freezing temperatures. But it only takes one to kill the plant. If it's in a really big pot, there are various ways to protect it. Placing the pot in a protected area, putting a thick, strong garbage bag over it, etc. If it's in the ground during one freeze, you'll lose it. I have a lipstick hibiscus. It's beautiful! Good Luck %26amp; Blessings
Reply:There are several types of Hibiscus, but most often people are referring to the tropical type which can not stand a frost.
I have seen them in the ground in frost free areas, grown as dense hedges reaching 8 feet in height and coverered with flowers. If frost is threatened, an old sheet is usually enough protection. If you feel you must use plastic, or a tarp,,, Be Aware, it must be removed, before the sun is strong or it will cook under there. Set your alarm for sunrise.
Reply:no. hibiscus are to be planted hi above ground. if you want to plant it in the ground you better get the lowbiscus
Can I plant my hibiscus in the ground?
You can plant tropical or perennial hibiscus in the ground. The only difference is that if you get any kind of freeze at all it will kill the tropical hibiscus. However, if you have a perennial hibiscus then you don't have anything to worry about and you can keep the hibiscus in ground year round. I'm in OK, zone 7 and I grow perennial hibiscus are planted in the ground. If I had tropical then I would keep them in a pot so I could move them indoors for the winter.
Good Luck
Reply:If you are growing perineal hibiscus, plant away.If you have tropical hibiscus be care full. Tropical hibiscus can only survive down to 40 degrees F. They can't survive a frost,without your help. You should look up the phone number to your County AG. extension center. They have an abundance of info for you, concerning your local growing needs. ( You will find that they are some of nicest people you have ever talked to.)
Reply:Most Hibiscusis in CA where I am have a disease so I would not recomment having any right now. It loks like the leafes are white on the back side. But if there is none of that where you are then I would plant it in an area of your garden where there is room to grow because they will get big if you let them.
Reply:Sptfyr is correct, as usual, smart lady. Depends on what part of TX you're in, big state, couple if not 3 zones.
When in doubt, plunk cuttings in water. When you see pale nodules that resemble barnacles, transfer to small pot, put pot in zip-type bag, seal, place in sunny window. I've had great success rooting them this way.
Reply:Yes, You can. Although the Texas climate is different than Florida, the hibiscus is a very hardy variety of plant. Check with your local home depot or Lowe's and look for images online, you may see some of my photos of my hibiscus hedges. They are really cool looking bushes all trimmed up and in bloom. Good luck with your search. All the best and enjoy.
Reply:If it were me, I'd keep it in a really big pot. You, living in Texas, %26amp; me, living in Arkansas, hardly ever get freezing temperatures. But it only takes one to kill the plant. If it's in a really big pot, there are various ways to protect it. Placing the pot in a protected area, putting a thick, strong garbage bag over it, etc. If it's in the ground during one freeze, you'll lose it. I have a lipstick hibiscus. It's beautiful! Good Luck %26amp; Blessings
Reply:There are several types of Hibiscus, but most often people are referring to the tropical type which can not stand a frost.
I have seen them in the ground in frost free areas, grown as dense hedges reaching 8 feet in height and coverered with flowers. If frost is threatened, an old sheet is usually enough protection. If you feel you must use plastic, or a tarp,,, Be Aware, it must be removed, before the sun is strong or it will cook under there. Set your alarm for sunrise.
Reply:no. hibiscus are to be planted hi above ground. if you want to plant it in the ground you better get the lowbiscus
I have a large Hibiscus and it needs desperate a trimming, about 3 ' x 3' across?
the blooming branches are very long %26amp; skinny, hardly no leaves, they turn yellow and keep falling off. What to do and when to trim?
I have a large Hibiscus and it needs desperate a trimming, about 3 ' x 3' across?
It sounds like your plant is not getting enough sunlight and it may need a little more fertilizer ( osmocote) and possibly water. There are several types of hibiscus and some are evergreen and some are deciduous (leaves drop in winter) So leaf drop during the fall may be normal.
When trimming your hibiscus only cut about a third of the growth back. The combination of all of the above will give you a full and healthy plant next spring.
I have a large Hibiscus and it needs desperate a trimming, about 3 ' x 3' across?
It sounds like your plant is not getting enough sunlight and it may need a little more fertilizer ( osmocote) and possibly water. There are several types of hibiscus and some are evergreen and some are deciduous (leaves drop in winter) So leaf drop during the fall may be normal.
When trimming your hibiscus only cut about a third of the growth back. The combination of all of the above will give you a full and healthy plant next spring.
Can I change my hair color with using hibiscus tea for a rinse?
I used other teas, and didn't find much results. I would like to know if anyone else has tried using teas for dying hair a redder color, or if you have any advice on what teas to use for a reddening rinse?
Can I change my hair color with using hibiscus tea for a rinse?
Pure, natural henna is red.
Reply:Tips on Using natural henna with indigo
http://geebal.blogspot.com/2007/12/how-t...
Natural Homemade Tips for Hair %26amp; Skin
http://blog.360.yahoo.com/blog-42eT_e8_b...
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Can I change my hair color with using hibiscus tea for a rinse?
Pure, natural henna is red.
Reply:Tips on Using natural henna with indigo
http://geebal.blogspot.com/2007/12/how-t...
Natural Homemade Tips for Hair %26amp; Skin
http://blog.360.yahoo.com/blog-42eT_e8_b...
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Why do roses grow on some bushes and hibiscus grow on other bushes?
This isn't really a question i have to answer, but i was assigned this question for my english class. I have to make up a greek explanatory myth based on this question using my own names for the gods, but i can use some real names too such as Zeus. Anyone have any ideas to what i can make my story about?
Why do roses grow on some bushes and hibiscus grow on other bushes?
One day, Zeus was cheating on Hera (as usual). She got really angry when she found out. To appease her, Zeus brought his wife the most beautiful boquet of roses and hibiscus flowers. However, the angry and jealous Hera ripped the boquet into shreds and the flowers scattered all over the land onto different bushes. From that day on, some grew roses and some hibiscus.
Why do roses grow on some bushes and hibiscus grow on other bushes?
One day, Zeus was cheating on Hera (as usual). She got really angry when she found out. To appease her, Zeus brought his wife the most beautiful boquet of roses and hibiscus flowers. However, the angry and jealous Hera ripped the boquet into shreds and the flowers scattered all over the land onto different bushes. From that day on, some grew roses and some hibiscus.
What is the procedure for using an ivory soap insecticide solution on my hibiscus tree?
I've been advised to use ivory soap detergent in my garden when it isn't sunny. After applying the insecticide, does it get rinsed off or left alone?
What is the procedure for using an ivory soap insecticide solution on my hibiscus tree?
Here's what I do, sunny or not.
Mix a quart of water and a teaspoon of dishwashing liquid soap (for handwashing, not the machine) in a spray bottle. It can be Ivory or whatever else you have, even baby shampoo.
Thoroughly spray the plant, making sure you have wet the undersides of the leaves as well as the tops and especially where the leaves and srtems meet.
Let it sit for a half hour or so, then take the hose and rinse the plant.
Reply:After using the soap solution and rinsing it off, a few days later, you could spray it with a dilute sugar water mixture. This mimics the smell of aphids, and will attract ladybugs.
What is the procedure for using an ivory soap insecticide solution on my hibiscus tree?
Here's what I do, sunny or not.
Mix a quart of water and a teaspoon of dishwashing liquid soap (for handwashing, not the machine) in a spray bottle. It can be Ivory or whatever else you have, even baby shampoo.
Thoroughly spray the plant, making sure you have wet the undersides of the leaves as well as the tops and especially where the leaves and srtems meet.
Let it sit for a half hour or so, then take the hose and rinse the plant.
Reply:After using the soap solution and rinsing it off, a few days later, you could spray it with a dilute sugar water mixture. This mimics the smell of aphids, and will attract ladybugs.
Is there any treatment for millibug affecting most of the plants especially hibiscus&chrysanthemum?
millibug is a white coloured small insect present usually at the nodes of the plant retarding its growth.
Is there any treatment for millibug affecting most of the plants especially hibiscus%26amp;chrysanthemum?
My mom used to swear by putting a small amount of dish soap mixed with water in a spray bottle and spraying the plants. It never hurt the roses, but it killed the bugs dead.
Reply:Dip a toothbrush in surgical spirit and brush it over the bugs. They will die instantly. You should do this at the first signs and not wait till the bugs spread all over. I dont know why hibiscus is particularly prone to these attacks.
Is there any treatment for millibug affecting most of the plants especially hibiscus%26amp;chrysanthemum?
My mom used to swear by putting a small amount of dish soap mixed with water in a spray bottle and spraying the plants. It never hurt the roses, but it killed the bugs dead.
Reply:Dip a toothbrush in surgical spirit and brush it over the bugs. They will die instantly. You should do this at the first signs and not wait till the bugs spread all over. I dont know why hibiscus is particularly prone to these attacks.
I have hibiscus plants and the leaves have little tiny white bugs.?
How do I get rid of them? is there a home remedy to treat them or is it store bought only?
I have hibiscus plants and the leaves have little tiny white bugs.?
my dad cleans his leaves with a mild soap and water
Reply:You can make a soap + water mix to spray them. You don't want to use too much soap though.
If you want to make sure the mix is right you can get insecticidal soap at L%26amp;G centers. You can also use horticultural oils or neem oil. All three work the same. They coat the white flies and they suffocate. The weakness of these is they are contact killers--if you don't coat the bug it will not suffocate.
I like Shultz Houseplant Insect Killer. It's made from Crysanthemum flowers. It's poison but safe to use indoors and it lasts for about a month so you don't have to hit every whitefly. It'll be there to get them.
Reply:Sounds like they could be spider mites.
Try a solution of mild dishwashing detergent and water. Dab or sponge it on with a q-tip or small brush, making sure to cover the places where leaves join onto the stems, and especially the back sides of the leaves. After about 15 minutes, rinse the leaves with clear water.
If you see webs in the dirt surrounding the plant or at the base of the stem, you will need to remove the plant from the soil and rinse it completely off under gently running lukewarm water. Discard the soil from the pot, and either discard the pot itself, or pour boiling water over it to kill any infestations. Then repot the plant in fresh soil. You can leave the unpotted plant in a glass of water during this time, but try to make the process as quick as possible.
Reply:They're called whiteflys, and there is a spray available at Home Depot/Lowes for them.
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I have hibiscus plants and the leaves have little tiny white bugs.?
my dad cleans his leaves with a mild soap and water
Reply:You can make a soap + water mix to spray them. You don't want to use too much soap though.
If you want to make sure the mix is right you can get insecticidal soap at L%26amp;G centers. You can also use horticultural oils or neem oil. All three work the same. They coat the white flies and they suffocate. The weakness of these is they are contact killers--if you don't coat the bug it will not suffocate.
I like Shultz Houseplant Insect Killer. It's made from Crysanthemum flowers. It's poison but safe to use indoors and it lasts for about a month so you don't have to hit every whitefly. It'll be there to get them.
Reply:Sounds like they could be spider mites.
Try a solution of mild dishwashing detergent and water. Dab or sponge it on with a q-tip or small brush, making sure to cover the places where leaves join onto the stems, and especially the back sides of the leaves. After about 15 minutes, rinse the leaves with clear water.
If you see webs in the dirt surrounding the plant or at the base of the stem, you will need to remove the plant from the soil and rinse it completely off under gently running lukewarm water. Discard the soil from the pot, and either discard the pot itself, or pour boiling water over it to kill any infestations. Then repot the plant in fresh soil. You can leave the unpotted plant in a glass of water during this time, but try to make the process as quick as possible.
Reply:They're called whiteflys, and there is a spray available at Home Depot/Lowes for them.
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I need to locate hybrid exotic hibiscus plants for zone 10// need more variety than home depot or Lowes?
any suggestions as to favorite nurseries. Need plants that can take full sun and are not slow growers.
I need to locate hybrid exotic hibiscus plants for zone 10// need more variety than home depot or Lowes?
I would suggest contacting your local Chapter of the American Hibiscus Society. here is a link to the chapters, maybe one is in your area http://americanhibiscus.org/echpt.htm
The members of the American Hibiscus Society will know were the best nurseries are located.
Maybe you can visit one of the hibiscus shows.
I need to locate hybrid exotic hibiscus plants for zone 10// need more variety than home depot or Lowes?
I would suggest contacting your local Chapter of the American Hibiscus Society. here is a link to the chapters, maybe one is in your area http://americanhibiscus.org/echpt.htm
The members of the American Hibiscus Society will know were the best nurseries are located.
Maybe you can visit one of the hibiscus shows.
Are hibiscus plants poisionous to cats if cat eats leaves?
i have a cat that eats plant leaves , and i want to bring my plant inside for wonter , just wondering if the leaves are poison to cats ?
Are hibiscus plants poisionous to cats if cat eats leaves?
Hi there...according to the list of non-toxic/toxic plants they ARE considered toxic to cats:
http://www.dr-dan.com/newpage16.htm
http://www.cvm.uiuc.edu/petcolumns/showa...
Non-Toxic plant list: http://www.cfainc.org/articles/plants-no...
Toxic Plant list: http://www.cfainc.org/articles/plants.ht...
Reply:Here is a link with poisonous plants and it will show what part of the plant is poisonous.
http://www.aspca.org/site/PageServer?pag...
Are hibiscus plants poisionous to cats if cat eats leaves?
Hi there...according to the list of non-toxic/toxic plants they ARE considered toxic to cats:
http://www.dr-dan.com/newpage16.htm
http://www.cvm.uiuc.edu/petcolumns/showa...
Non-Toxic plant list: http://www.cfainc.org/articles/plants-no...
Toxic Plant list: http://www.cfainc.org/articles/plants.ht...
Reply:Here is a link with poisonous plants and it will show what part of the plant is poisonous.
http://www.aspca.org/site/PageServer?pag...
Can someone give me a link to a picture explaining the parts of a Hibiscus flower???!?!??!?!!?
i need a picture of a hibiscus flower with LABELED parts to it
Can someone give me a link to a picture explaining the parts of a Hibiscus flower???!?!??!?!!?
Here is simple diagram with labeled parts:
http://www.clipart.com/en/close-up?o=277...
Here is search with colored diagrams to download:
http://images.google.com/images?um=1%26amp;hl=...
Reply:Would this be for a school assignment?
You could probably find it if you Google it.
Can someone give me a link to a picture explaining the parts of a Hibiscus flower???!?!??!?!!?
Here is simple diagram with labeled parts:
http://www.clipart.com/en/close-up?o=277...
Here is search with colored diagrams to download:
http://images.google.com/images?um=1%26amp;hl=...
Reply:Would this be for a school assignment?
You could probably find it if you Google it.
Hibiscus in a pot 30 years old winters indoors last winter had white fly. Bring in now or not?
This plant was bought by my daughter for mothers day when she was 12 years old (from Woolworths as a flowering plant). It has survived two house moves and has grown from a very small pot plant to a large one of about 4 feet (1m). I top dress it each year and re-pot when necessary. Last winter when it had white fly I re-potted it and changed the pot, white fly persisted and I had to put it back outside in late February,as a last resort, when it looked as though it was dying. It survived and is now in full leaf and flowering again. Do I bring it in this winter or leave it outside in a sheltered spot?
Hibiscus in a pot 30 years old winters indoors last winter had white fly. Bring in now or not?
Hibiscus are usually hardy - I have two in my garden, have done for about 15 years. No problems. Leave yours outside, better still, put it in the ground.
Reply:pl keep it outdoors .it needs the sun
Reply:Spray it with liquid sevin.....depending on where you live if it isn't in the extreme north you can plant it outside, trim it back and put 12 inches of mulch on it. Some Hibiscus are more hardy than others, might want to do a web search to be safe...good luck
Reply:If you are in the far south cover it otherwise keep it indoors during winter months.
Reply:I would do as answerer Judy says and find out which variety yours is to see if it is hardy. If it is the one with large red flowers, it would only survive outside in the south of UK in very sheltered position.
I have an hibiscus outside but it is the hardy type (small white flowers with a magenta centre)...but having said that it didn't flourish this year....didn't like the conditions.
White fly can be got rid of by boiling up some rhubarb leaves and using the cooled liquid in a spray. (Beware it is poisonous.)
All the best with it.,
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Hibiscus in a pot 30 years old winters indoors last winter had white fly. Bring in now or not?
Hibiscus are usually hardy - I have two in my garden, have done for about 15 years. No problems. Leave yours outside, better still, put it in the ground.
Reply:pl keep it outdoors .it needs the sun
Reply:Spray it with liquid sevin.....depending on where you live if it isn't in the extreme north you can plant it outside, trim it back and put 12 inches of mulch on it. Some Hibiscus are more hardy than others, might want to do a web search to be safe...good luck
Reply:If you are in the far south cover it otherwise keep it indoors during winter months.
Reply:I would do as answerer Judy says and find out which variety yours is to see if it is hardy. If it is the one with large red flowers, it would only survive outside in the south of UK in very sheltered position.
I have an hibiscus outside but it is the hardy type (small white flowers with a magenta centre)...but having said that it didn't flourish this year....didn't like the conditions.
White fly can be got rid of by boiling up some rhubarb leaves and using the cooled liquid in a spray. (Beware it is poisonous.)
All the best with it.,
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Does anyone know if there is a safe/organic pesficide to use on a hibiscus plant?
I live in the Northeast and it is now too cold to leave outside. The plant seems to be attracting white files, which I don't want to bring into my apartment. Any information anyone could provide is welcome. Thank You.
Does anyone know if there is a safe/organic pesficide to use on a hibiscus plant?
Shultz Houseplant Insect Killer is made from crysanthemum flowers and lasts for about 4 weeks. It is a poison but it's source is flowers.
You can also use Neem Oil--the extract from Neem seeds. The oil works by coating the insect and suffocating it. No poison in this one so you have to hit the bugs when you spray.
Reply:Datamations earth - crushed fossils use anywhere on any thing
Reply:bayers puts out an organic pesticide--home depot. if u still have time, not too cold, just take ur water hose and spray it top to bottom and especially under the leaves real good and that really should take care of it and u can bring it on in.
Does anyone know if there is a safe/organic pesficide to use on a hibiscus plant?
Shultz Houseplant Insect Killer is made from crysanthemum flowers and lasts for about 4 weeks. It is a poison but it's source is flowers.
You can also use Neem Oil--the extract from Neem seeds. The oil works by coating the insect and suffocating it. No poison in this one so you have to hit the bugs when you spray.
Reply:Datamations earth - crushed fossils use anywhere on any thing
Reply:bayers puts out an organic pesticide--home depot. if u still have time, not too cold, just take ur water hose and spray it top to bottom and especially under the leaves real good and that really should take care of it and u can bring it on in.
Does anyone know if hibiscus plants can take direct sunlight or indirect?
I live in SC, i'm not sure what zone that is, but it is extremely hot and humid. So where do I plant them?
Does anyone know if hibiscus plants can take direct sunlight or indirect?
I live in SW Florida and have several hibiscus plants in my yard. All are in direct sunlight and all are thriving. Our weather is pretty much like yours is this time of the year, hot %26amp; humid all the time. I don't really do much for them, as we are in the rainy season now, so they'll get all the water they want.
Reply:Hibiscus like morning sun. they do well in filtered light. they tend wilt in hot afternoon sun...
Reply:Hibiscus are tropical plants and they love LOTS of sunshine!
Reply:Hibiscus is generally a full sun plant. Tropical hibiscus can tolerate full sun, and so can perennial hibiscus (the ones with the dinner plate sized flowers). Rose of Sharon is deciduous hibiscus. The more sun it gets, the more blooms you'll see.
Reply:medium both shade and sun.
Reply:Our neighbor has their's planted in direct sunlight. Rabbits ate ours though.
Reply:Direct sun is best and give it plenty of water. Enjoy.
Reply:They will grow in both, as long as they have sun at least half of the day. Just make sure they get plenty of water.
Reply:I planted one in my yard just this summer...they take direct sunlight. I was told that they will bloom all summer and so far it has. I live in Ohio, so I don't know if they will continue to bloom for you beyond what we call summer here. Just make sure to water it after the sun goes down.
Does anyone know if hibiscus plants can take direct sunlight or indirect?
I live in SW Florida and have several hibiscus plants in my yard. All are in direct sunlight and all are thriving. Our weather is pretty much like yours is this time of the year, hot %26amp; humid all the time. I don't really do much for them, as we are in the rainy season now, so they'll get all the water they want.
Reply:Hibiscus like morning sun. they do well in filtered light. they tend wilt in hot afternoon sun...
Reply:Hibiscus are tropical plants and they love LOTS of sunshine!
Reply:Hibiscus is generally a full sun plant. Tropical hibiscus can tolerate full sun, and so can perennial hibiscus (the ones with the dinner plate sized flowers). Rose of Sharon is deciduous hibiscus. The more sun it gets, the more blooms you'll see.
Reply:medium both shade and sun.
Reply:Our neighbor has their's planted in direct sunlight. Rabbits ate ours though.
Reply:Direct sun is best and give it plenty of water. Enjoy.
Reply:They will grow in both, as long as they have sun at least half of the day. Just make sure they get plenty of water.
Reply:I planted one in my yard just this summer...they take direct sunlight. I was told that they will bloom all summer and so far it has. I live in Ohio, so I don't know if they will continue to bloom for you beyond what we call summer here. Just make sure to water it after the sun goes down.
I have a Hibiscus from last summer that I cut down in the Fall. When will it grow again?
We are in Zone 5 or 6. Assuming it survived the winter, will it begin growing soon?
I have a Hibiscus from last summer that I cut down in the Fall. When will it grow again?
that is accordint to if it is tropical or not.
if it had glossy leaves and flowers that were very large and died every day and made new ones the next, it is tropical
if it had dull sometimes heart shaped leaves and flowers white or red and lasted many days before a single flower died it is a perennial
you will not know until july. if it is tropical, it died when temps were at the low 20s
Reply:Hi:
The Hibiscus is a beautiful shrub and considered a warm weather shrub. Your ground temperature is still cool for the Hibiscus to emerge. It should start by the end of this month. It is considered a deciduous shrub in zones seven and lower. It is an evergreen shrub in zones eight and higher. I am a landscaper and designer and you did the correct step by pruning it back in the fall. If you had a healthy plant last year, it should come up sometime this month or the beginning of June. This will depend on your air and ground temperature.
I will link you to the tropics section of my website. There is a page on the Hibiscus. I will also link you to the site map, as this has everything that is on the website. Browse through and see if you can find any other information on other plant specimens and any other landscape need. Good luck to you and your Hibiscus and have a great day!
Kimberly
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Reply:It depends on whether you have native Hibiscus or tropical Hibiscus. Native Hibiscus grow in 5 and 6, but the sprouts come up from the root. It will be a few weeks before they will come up.
I have a Hibiscus from last summer that I cut down in the Fall. When will it grow again?
that is accordint to if it is tropical or not.
if it had glossy leaves and flowers that were very large and died every day and made new ones the next, it is tropical
if it had dull sometimes heart shaped leaves and flowers white or red and lasted many days before a single flower died it is a perennial
you will not know until july. if it is tropical, it died when temps were at the low 20s
Reply:Hi:
The Hibiscus is a beautiful shrub and considered a warm weather shrub. Your ground temperature is still cool for the Hibiscus to emerge. It should start by the end of this month. It is considered a deciduous shrub in zones seven and lower. It is an evergreen shrub in zones eight and higher. I am a landscaper and designer and you did the correct step by pruning it back in the fall. If you had a healthy plant last year, it should come up sometime this month or the beginning of June. This will depend on your air and ground temperature.
I will link you to the tropics section of my website. There is a page on the Hibiscus. I will also link you to the site map, as this has everything that is on the website. Browse through and see if you can find any other information on other plant specimens and any other landscape need. Good luck to you and your Hibiscus and have a great day!
Kimberly
http://www.landscape-solutions-for-you.c...
http://www.landscape-solutions-for-you.c...
Reply:It depends on whether you have native Hibiscus or tropical Hibiscus. Native Hibiscus grow in 5 and 6, but the sprouts come up from the root. It will be a few weeks before they will come up.
Where is the best place to plant a Hibiscus in zone 9, morning sun?
or afternoon sun, or full sun or what? What is the biggest they can get and would they make a good "border fence" at the end of my property, 68ft?
Where is the best place to plant a Hibiscus in zone 9, morning sun?
If you live on the north end of zone 9 you'll need to be able to bring them in or at least cover them in a freeze and a sheet wont do.Iif you live in the middle to south end you should plant them so they are in full sun to min. shad and are protected from the north wind,
Reply:You can get care %26amp; cultivation info for your hibiscus (State flower for Hawaii) through this link.
http://www.thegardenhelper.com/hibiscus....
The Muse
Reply:Hello love... I can honestly say that I have KNOW IDEA ..... Good luck, and Blessings to you and yours
Teeth Cleaning
Where is the best place to plant a Hibiscus in zone 9, morning sun?
If you live on the north end of zone 9 you'll need to be able to bring them in or at least cover them in a freeze and a sheet wont do.Iif you live in the middle to south end you should plant them so they are in full sun to min. shad and are protected from the north wind,
Reply:You can get care %26amp; cultivation info for your hibiscus (State flower for Hawaii) through this link.
http://www.thegardenhelper.com/hibiscus....
The Muse
Reply:Hello love... I can honestly say that I have KNOW IDEA ..... Good luck, and Blessings to you and yours
Teeth Cleaning
How do I take care of a braided hibiscus? I live in northeastern Oklahoma and the leaves are yellowing.?
and dropping. The plant is in a large pot with drainage. How much water does the plant need?
How do I take care of a braided hibiscus? I live in northeastern Oklahoma and the leaves are yellowing.?
Indoor hibiscus need a lot of bright light. They actually do well outdoors in the summer, like on a patio. Remember that the brightest indoor light is about the same as shady outdoor light. Once you have the light right, be sure your potting mix is well draining and you are not over or underwatering. Water thoroughly so that water runs out the bottom drain holes when the soil is dry to the touch. You should test for dryness by poking a finger in about 1 inch. When it feels pretty dry to the touch, it is time to water. Avoid the use of softened water; untreated well water or rain water is the best. You can use city water if it is not overly chlorinated. Hibiscus benefit from regular feeding, anything you give it is OK but follow label directions so as not to overdose. If you are watering too much, the plant may suddenly lose a lot of leaves or just die. If you see the plant wilting and the soil is still moist, suspect root damage from overwatering. The idea is to soak them - then let them dry out. But not TOO dry! The plant should get dry but not to the point of wilting. Some air in the root zone is important too.
I would not be too concerned if your plant loses some leaves when you move it from one spot to another, like from an outdoor summer vacation to its winter spot in the house. I have had them drop virtually every leaf and then have enough energy to sprout a new batch of leaves. Still this can be a challenging plant to grow. It really does better outside or as a greenhouse plant, probably preferring higher humidity than we do and it can be hard to find the right spot indoors. Oh, and watch for bugs. Mealy bugs like hibiscus.
Reply:Try placing it outside in a filtered shade area, part sun/part shade. you can bring it indoors in winter, or prtect it from freezing with mulch/hay in winter. I have one outside here in NEO as well, and it's doing great for a brown thumb like me!
Reply:Usually when the leaves are yellow it means too much water. How much drainage does your pot have? If it's a large pot, say 16 or more inches in diameter you should have about 2-3 of drainage. If you think you have proper drainage, try loosening the soil around the plant, the water might not be making it all the way to the bottoms and sitting in a pocket. As for how much water, it varies, some people believe in a good soaking once a week, some water everyday. Living in Oklahoma, your weather is hotter, so it's best to check it everyday. You might need to experiment.
How do I take care of a braided hibiscus? I live in northeastern Oklahoma and the leaves are yellowing.?
Indoor hibiscus need a lot of bright light. They actually do well outdoors in the summer, like on a patio. Remember that the brightest indoor light is about the same as shady outdoor light. Once you have the light right, be sure your potting mix is well draining and you are not over or underwatering. Water thoroughly so that water runs out the bottom drain holes when the soil is dry to the touch. You should test for dryness by poking a finger in about 1 inch. When it feels pretty dry to the touch, it is time to water. Avoid the use of softened water; untreated well water or rain water is the best. You can use city water if it is not overly chlorinated. Hibiscus benefit from regular feeding, anything you give it is OK but follow label directions so as not to overdose. If you are watering too much, the plant may suddenly lose a lot of leaves or just die. If you see the plant wilting and the soil is still moist, suspect root damage from overwatering. The idea is to soak them - then let them dry out. But not TOO dry! The plant should get dry but not to the point of wilting. Some air in the root zone is important too.
I would not be too concerned if your plant loses some leaves when you move it from one spot to another, like from an outdoor summer vacation to its winter spot in the house. I have had them drop virtually every leaf and then have enough energy to sprout a new batch of leaves. Still this can be a challenging plant to grow. It really does better outside or as a greenhouse plant, probably preferring higher humidity than we do and it can be hard to find the right spot indoors. Oh, and watch for bugs. Mealy bugs like hibiscus.
Reply:Try placing it outside in a filtered shade area, part sun/part shade. you can bring it indoors in winter, or prtect it from freezing with mulch/hay in winter. I have one outside here in NEO as well, and it's doing great for a brown thumb like me!
Reply:Usually when the leaves are yellow it means too much water. How much drainage does your pot have? If it's a large pot, say 16 or more inches in diameter you should have about 2-3 of drainage. If you think you have proper drainage, try loosening the soil around the plant, the water might not be making it all the way to the bottoms and sitting in a pocket. As for how much water, it varies, some people believe in a good soaking once a week, some water everyday. Living in Oklahoma, your weather is hotter, so it's best to check it everyday. You might need to experiment.
How do I get seeds *FROM* my hibiscus bush?
i'd like to grow another one from scratch so i was wondering if i could get them from inside the flower....?
thanks
How do I get seeds *FROM* my hibiscus bush?
take clippings and root them or u could jsut wait for the flower to dry up and open the seed pod. hope this helps
Reply:Sandy G is correct about the seeds falling %26amp; rooting themselves. If you will look under the plant that you have now
down by the roots, you will see new brances starting to grow, pull some up %26amp; pot in good soil in a pretty pot or just plant it in good soil in the spot that you want the next one to be.
Reply:After the flower dies, it may form a large, green, slightly pointed seed pod. Wait till the seed pod dries out and starts to open naturally. The seeds inside may germinate and produce a new hibiscus plant.
My hibiscus drops thousands of seeds every summer but only a very few ever germinate.
Reply:I don't know about from scratch but we have taken clippings several times over the years and rooted them . we then transplanted them into the yard. They are thriving well.
Reply:cuttings are the best way to propagate hibiscus
thanks
How do I get seeds *FROM* my hibiscus bush?
take clippings and root them or u could jsut wait for the flower to dry up and open the seed pod. hope this helps
Reply:Sandy G is correct about the seeds falling %26amp; rooting themselves. If you will look under the plant that you have now
down by the roots, you will see new brances starting to grow, pull some up %26amp; pot in good soil in a pretty pot or just plant it in good soil in the spot that you want the next one to be.
Reply:After the flower dies, it may form a large, green, slightly pointed seed pod. Wait till the seed pod dries out and starts to open naturally. The seeds inside may germinate and produce a new hibiscus plant.
My hibiscus drops thousands of seeds every summer but only a very few ever germinate.
Reply:I don't know about from scratch but we have taken clippings several times over the years and rooted them . we then transplanted them into the yard. They are thriving well.
Reply:cuttings are the best way to propagate hibiscus
What can I cure my hibiscus?
Mi hibiscus has spider mites on the soil, how can I treat it? I already treat the leaves with Insecticidal Soap.
What can I cure my hibiscus?
Remove the first one inch of soil and spray remaining soil area with the insecticidal soap and top up with fresh potting soil and discard used soil.
Reply:Can you increase the humidity where you keep it? Spider mites hate that...
Reply:Spider mites are hard to get rid of, but it can happen. First, take your plant outside and spray it hard all over with a hose, especially under the leaves and on the stems.That will wash away a lot of them and perhaps delay their egg laying cycle by washing away the webs. They lay eggs every few days, so your next step is the insecticidal soap. Only use it every couple of days, to get the new ones as they hatch. Be sure you saturate the under surface of the leaves. If you see webs forming, wipe them off with a damp cloth. If you think they are in the soil also, repot it in new soil. Be sure you clean up every fallen leaf, and pick off the yellow ones as they appear. If you have other house plants in the vicinity, treat them also, and isolate the infested plant from them. If this treatment doesnt work, there are specific miticides that are labeled for treatment of red spider mite. Kelthane is the one I have always used as the last resort, and it works well for me.
Reply:You can spray the surface of the soil with the soap, just don't saturate it. You can also repot the plant and that should help greatly.
Good Luck
What can I cure my hibiscus?
Remove the first one inch of soil and spray remaining soil area with the insecticidal soap and top up with fresh potting soil and discard used soil.
Reply:Can you increase the humidity where you keep it? Spider mites hate that...
Reply:Spider mites are hard to get rid of, but it can happen. First, take your plant outside and spray it hard all over with a hose, especially under the leaves and on the stems.That will wash away a lot of them and perhaps delay their egg laying cycle by washing away the webs. They lay eggs every few days, so your next step is the insecticidal soap. Only use it every couple of days, to get the new ones as they hatch. Be sure you saturate the under surface of the leaves. If you see webs forming, wipe them off with a damp cloth. If you think they are in the soil also, repot it in new soil. Be sure you clean up every fallen leaf, and pick off the yellow ones as they appear. If you have other house plants in the vicinity, treat them also, and isolate the infested plant from them. If this treatment doesnt work, there are specific miticides that are labeled for treatment of red spider mite. Kelthane is the one I have always used as the last resort, and it works well for me.
Reply:You can spray the surface of the soil with the soap, just don't saturate it. You can also repot the plant and that should help greatly.
Good Luck
How do I care for an overwatered hibiscus?
I have removed it from the pot where it was sitting in water and placed in on rocks to make sure it's well aired. I've been removing the yellow leaves. I did this 6 days ago and there are still new yellow leaves; is this normal? (On the plus side, there's a new bud growing)
How do I care for an overwatered hibiscus?
If you really want to do the best thing for your plant, you will need to cut off the new bud. Hard as it is, it is the best thing for it. You want the energy of the plant to go to healing, not producing blooms right now. Repot your plant in a slighlty larger pot, and I agree for most plants clay is better, it allows air into the root system and help in the growth of new roots. Prune off all yellowing leafs and keep it up until your see new growth (leafs). What you want to achieve is more roots than plant, this helps to repair any damage or stress caused from too much water. Once it is back on track, feed a weekly routine of a flowing plant food, according to the directions of the brand you choose. I feed a more diluted mixure more regurally, but that depends on your growing conditions, in general potted plants can not take as much food as those in the ground.
God Bless
grandma
Reply:re-pot in a better pot use gravel at the bottom to help keep the soil fairly moist but not wet.... just keep removing the yellow leafs and by next yr you should have a better looking plant.... don't expect instant results.....careful what soil you choose. refrain from using one that retains water... having gravel at the bottom will allow the water to drain to the bottom and the roots will take what it needs without the rot.
Reply:Now you can plant it in new soil. You are doing everything correctly. Putting it in a soiless mix will help one with a slow release fertilizer.
Reply:Let the plant dry out, or why don't you just re-pot it . I have learn that when you place plants in a clay pot they do much better good luck.
dermatitis
How do I care for an overwatered hibiscus?
If you really want to do the best thing for your plant, you will need to cut off the new bud. Hard as it is, it is the best thing for it. You want the energy of the plant to go to healing, not producing blooms right now. Repot your plant in a slighlty larger pot, and I agree for most plants clay is better, it allows air into the root system and help in the growth of new roots. Prune off all yellowing leafs and keep it up until your see new growth (leafs). What you want to achieve is more roots than plant, this helps to repair any damage or stress caused from too much water. Once it is back on track, feed a weekly routine of a flowing plant food, according to the directions of the brand you choose. I feed a more diluted mixure more regurally, but that depends on your growing conditions, in general potted plants can not take as much food as those in the ground.
God Bless
grandma
Reply:re-pot in a better pot use gravel at the bottom to help keep the soil fairly moist but not wet.... just keep removing the yellow leafs and by next yr you should have a better looking plant.... don't expect instant results.....careful what soil you choose. refrain from using one that retains water... having gravel at the bottom will allow the water to drain to the bottom and the roots will take what it needs without the rot.
Reply:Now you can plant it in new soil. You are doing everything correctly. Putting it in a soiless mix will help one with a slow release fertilizer.
Reply:Let the plant dry out, or why don't you just re-pot it . I have learn that when you place plants in a clay pot they do much better good luck.
dermatitis
What is the fine for picking a hibiscus flower in South Carolina?
There isn't a fine as far as I know, at least not in Myrtle Beach.
How do I stop the birds from eating the leaves on my Hibiscus plants.?
Cats and extermination are not solutions in this situation. I was thinking orange peels or coffee grinds? Help?
How do I stop the birds from eating the leaves on my Hibiscus plants.?
how about bird netting?
Reply:Thank you to the other answers. They are creative. I am so chemically sensitive, I avoid them. We have seen the sparrows ripping up the plants. They probably don't eat them. They just are repaying me for feeding them seed. (No good deed goes unpunished). You should see how they bomb the car. Report It
Reply:Birds don't eat hibiscus leaves. It could be beetles, grass hoppers, or any number of other insects. Disyston is a good systemic insecticide, sold at nurseries, sprinkle around drip line and water in. Coffee grounds are good for the plant, but will not discourage anything from eating it.
Reply:This sounds strange and I personally have never tried it but I heard that putting an aluminum foil miniature pie pan towrds the sun reflects the light and scares the birds away. The pan must be attached with like a metal skewer or something similar, in order to hold the pie pan above the plants so the pan is not shaded. My future mother in law told me she did this to keep birds away from her raspberries. She said it was pretty effective even though it's not very aesthetic. Just pull the skewers out before company arrives.
How do I stop the birds from eating the leaves on my Hibiscus plants.?
how about bird netting?
Reply:Thank you to the other answers. They are creative. I am so chemically sensitive, I avoid them. We have seen the sparrows ripping up the plants. They probably don't eat them. They just are repaying me for feeding them seed. (No good deed goes unpunished). You should see how they bomb the car. Report It
Reply:Birds don't eat hibiscus leaves. It could be beetles, grass hoppers, or any number of other insects. Disyston is a good systemic insecticide, sold at nurseries, sprinkle around drip line and water in. Coffee grounds are good for the plant, but will not discourage anything from eating it.
Reply:This sounds strange and I personally have never tried it but I heard that putting an aluminum foil miniature pie pan towrds the sun reflects the light and scares the birds away. The pan must be attached with like a metal skewer or something similar, in order to hold the pie pan above the plants so the pan is not shaded. My future mother in law told me she did this to keep birds away from her raspberries. She said it was pretty effective even though it's not very aesthetic. Just pull the skewers out before company arrives.
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