I have a hibiscus tree and the leaves are dark brown and wilting it got too cold outside, what do I do?

there are two basic types of hibiscus:


1)tropical -can handle (occasional) temperatures down to about 40F without permanent damage, the leaves will discolour and may fall off if kept at temperatures that are too low.


2)hardy- can handle temperatures below 32F, but when the temperature is low they die back to the ground until spring.


If yours is a tropical hibiscus, protect it from any more cold temperatures and give extra light if inside. If yours is a hardy hibiscus, you may leave it alone planted outdoors and cut to the ground in spring (or now if you don't like the look of it)


Tropical hibiscus is the type most commonly sold, it has very shiny leaves and bright flowers that are 3-4" across they branch easily. Hardy hibiscus leaves are usually not shiny, flowers are much larger 7-8", the stems don't usually branch much.


That being said,


How long was the plant exposed to extreme cold, did it freeze or get nipped by frost or just chilled?


If it froze and is a tropical hibiscus it may be completely dead or so close to it that it isn't worth saving.


If it was just nipped or chilled, place it somewhere bright and warm and trim all the branches back a few inches so that it will branch as it recovers.


Hope this helps.

I have a hibiscus tree and the leaves are dark brown and wilting it got too cold outside, what do I do?
You can buy one of the plastics that protect plants from frost. They are sold at most nurseries or mail-order gardening stores. Cover the plant from head to toe. It will minimizes the effects caused by the cold wind.





Also give the plants some plant vitamins or food to boost the plants health. Jerry Baker has recipes for tonics that will help your plant, for specific condition.
Reply:Do Nothing; Spring will take care of it.
Reply:depends on where u r, and what type of hibiscus it is.