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Questions tagged [hibiscus]

Flowering warm temperate to tropical shrubs and small trees, Genus "Hibiscus" species, varieties, cultivars, and hybrids.

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What is the white, powdery, substance on my hibiscus?

We live in Southwest Florida. About a month ago, or maybe a little longer, I trimmed back our hibiscus plants. Today, I just noticed this mass of white, almost powdery, substance on the branches and leaves of one of the plants. What is this, and…
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What is the white fungus growing on my Hibiscus and how do I treat it?

I want to ask the question regarding the white fungus I am seeing on my plant. I don't know what to do about it, it grows with the plant. I have used Neem oil to cure it but it doesn't help, rather it withered my plant. I would like to know what I…
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What are the big wart-like bumps on my hibiscus leaves?

The leaves on my Hibiscus bushes have developed big wart-like bumps. They are spreading rapidly and it seems like they are killing my bush. What are they, and how can I cure them?
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What variety of Hibiscus grows best in Northern Kentucky?

I've come upon a serious love for Hibiscus tea. We want to plant several Hibiscus plants for our own use. So many types to choose from and not sure which ones to choose for this purpose. Anyone with experience with this?
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Why are my Hibiscus leaves turning yellow?

I live on the coast of northern California, and my patio hibiscus is showing yellow leaves: It has been hot lately (25-30C, >30% humidity), and I have been watering the tree every-other-day.
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What is white hairy like substance growing on the bottom of an otherwise healthy hibiscus?

The leaves are green, but a hairy-like substance is hanging about 2 inches on the underside of the hibiscus. Currently, it is affecting a small cluster of leaves (about 12 leaves). Otherwise the plant is healthy and blooming. The affected area is in…
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What is wrong with my hibiscus?

enter image description here The growth on this little tree seems much slower than it's sibling. The leaves appear to be growing very misshapen and start to curl under. It's almost as if it's being eaten along the edges. There are also little holes…
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What's the correct lilac plant for my growing conditions?

I want to get one lilac and I wasn't aware that there are different kinds. I live in New Jersey, the soil is clay and acidic. I want to place it in front of my house where it gets half day full on sun. Also, my main concern is, I'm highly allergic…
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Hibiscus problems

I have a hibiscus exhibiting multiple problems. Around 6 months back, the leaves had turned skeletal, with sooty black growth (fungus?) more pronounced near the base and leaf undersides. After some alcohol rubdown to treat the fungus, I'd just kept…
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One hibiscus plant is experiencing delayed leafing

Hi I have got 4 Hibiscus plants/trees in my garden all in relative same type/ spots. (South facing against a fence) three are in good condition but one (in the middle) has only just started to leaf. The others have started to leaf a month or two…
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Growing hibiscus in an 8a zone

I'd like to grow a hibiscus plant and wonder if that's even possible during the winter in Oregon. I assume I'll need to keep it indoors to keep it warm, but I have a very small space with limited sunlight. What are some growing options I could try…
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Heat and light a 6’x7’ room for plants

I have a 6’ x 7’ room (1.8/2.1 m) that I want to heat and light to bring my outdoor potted plants in for winter. How much light do I need? Will a 150 watt r40 flood light do the trick? Hibiscus mainly.
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Will a Hibiscus recover having dropped all its leaves?

Will a Hibiscus recover having dropped all its leaves? In the hot UK weather this year a hibiscus I recently planted out has lost all of its leaves. At first it got a bit dehydrated but then I kept it really well watered, but I couldn't save it. …
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How should I transplant an old Rose of Sharon?

I have a beautiful Rose of Sharon I planted 15 years ago. Now, even after cutting it back, it's blocking view and am wondering if there was a way to dig it up and put it someplace else. I know to wait till fall and that it's not something I can do…
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Why is my hibiscus shriveling, losing buds, and having other problems?

My hibiscus has white stuff around the buds. The green leaves are small and shriveled and the buds dry and fall off before they even open. How do I correct this and stop it from going to my other plants?
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