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Posted: Nov/09/2008 8:52 AM PST
I;m new to this forum and looking for some help. My wife and I recieved a potted 5' tall Hybiscus at her mothers funeral. We have kept this plant inside since we got it 2 months ago. We have it just next to a southern facing window. It was doing rather well, blooming very nicely,but just recently the leaves started turning yellow and no new buds appearing.It doesn't look good. Any ideas or tips would be greatly appreciated Thank you Mike |
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Posted: Nov/09/2008 9:56 AM PST
Is there a tag on it anywhere identifying what kind of hibiscus it is? |
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Posted: Jan/21/2009 10:26 AM PST
Once a plants is moved indoors, make sure they are situated by a light source or they will not sustain their foliage. Hibiscus plants are very active feeders, we recommend fertilizing lightly but often with Neptune's Harvest, especially when in pots. Fertilizer should be stopped during the winter months, allowing the plant time to rest. When watering your hibiscus, moisten then let dry almost completely. Only water when it is almost to the wilt point. If you are not sure, then pull the plant and look at the roots. If they are brown the plant is getting too much water, white roots are healthy. Attachments:   |
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Posted: Feb/10/2009 8:53 PM PST
It is normal for hibiscus to drop leaves and flowers, and buds when moving to a new environment. Don't be discouraged. Don't overwater it, and only give it fertilizer sparingly during the winter months. Your biggest problem will be to keep the insects off of it during the winter months in Michigan. Spring is coming, then it will love to go outside. The fertilizing can then go up to a weak solution weekly and keep an eye open for the bugs. |
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Posted: Apr/29/2009 3:04 PM PST
check for spider mites or aphids most winters mine get one of those late winter and that is what it looks like if it is warm enough take it outdoors and hose it off and then bring it back in if not the shower will work... then spray with insecticidal soap if you have any other houseplant check and treat them also. when the nights stay above 55 you can move it outdoors for the summer but move in if a cold night is predicted |
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Posted: May/02/2009 8:26 PM PST
My mom (who definitely doesn't have a green thumb) has a hibiscus that's several year old now. It loses its leaves through the winter, but comes back to life each spring. She puts it outside as soon as all danger of frost has passed. She brings it inside in the fall and it blooms till Christmas. Then she trims it back and lets it go somewhat dormant. Works for her! |
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