How can I keep my hibiscus plant from dying?

Bought a hibicus plant at the store.... its dying but theres plenty of sun and Ive watered it *sigh* what am I doing wrong?

How can I keep my hibiscus plant from dying?
Is it still in the original pot that you bought it in? If so, it is probably root bound( good sign is that the water seems to run right thru the pot when you are watering it) if it's root bound then it needs to be transplanted into a larger pot or in the ground-so the roots have room to spread and absorb nutrients. The kind of hibiscus you purchased is an annual and will only live for the season unless you do put it in a pot and attempt to bring it indoors in the fall. Hibiscus love full sun, make sure to dead head the old blooms (they only bloom for one day) and check to see if it needs water, daily; fertilize according to maufactuer's directions and your plant should thrive all summer.
Reply:hibiscus have a few strange ubt simply cured problems. For one, they do not like alkalai water--I live in Socal and the water is alkalai--so I give them bottled or filtered water. If you think this is the problem, flush the salts out of the pot or area by flooding.Secondly, all hibiscus will get aphids. A strong spray bath will help, as will insecticidal soap.They look like tiny black or white specks on the leaves, esp. new ones. Thirdly, many get a fungus in the soil which, oddly enough, can be cured with a bleach solution--I think it's about 10% bleach that will do it. Post another question with the symptoms and we'll find out.
Reply:This "lukewarm water" business is unfounded and silly. Hibiscus LOVES full sun.


You're probably overwatering it. Symptoms of OVERwatering look the same as UNDERwatering.
Reply:Hibiscus don't need much sun. Move him away from the window and find a shady place. Be sure you water Hibiscus. DO NOT FEED WITH ACIDIC WATER. Lukewarm water is best for all plants.
Reply:try an acidic plant food

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