Flowering warm temperate to tropical shrubs and small trees, Genus "Hibiscus" species, varieties, cultivars, and hybrids.
Questions tagged [hibiscus]
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Why would cuttings from the same hibiscus exhibit different growing behaviors?
Last fall, we planted six cuttings from a friend's hibiscus syriacus. They were leafy, and sized from about 7" to 12". They're pictured in this question. Though they lost all foliage, the stems held up nicely through the winter. I'm in…
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How Can I Get Seeds of Swamp Rose Mallow (Hibiscus moscheutos) to Germinate and Establish?
I live in the native range of Hibiscus moscheutos, Swamp Rose Mallow, which is a perennial herbaceous plant with really striking flowers.
There are two robust populations of it in wetlands near where I live. Both have dozens of individuals with many…
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What is this white growth under my hibiscus?
Does anyone know what this is at the bottom of the hibiscus? What needs to be done?
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White residue on hibiscus leaves
This white, powdery substance has been forming on my hibiscus plant leaves. Any advice on what it is and how to fix?
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Why has my Rose of Sharon suddenly bloomed in a new color?
I live in NJ and I have a Rose of Sharon tree/bush that, for the last 14 yrs has been blooming lavendar/purple, like clockwork. It's beginning to flower now and for some reason...it's now white. I haven't done anything to the soil, haven't…
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Should I start roselle in full sun?
I am starting roselle in seed trays with plain sterilised cocopeat and the temperature hovers around 24~40 degrees celsius each day, with atleast 6 hours of heavy sunlight here. Should I do this in full sun outside or in some shade?
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Why is my hibiscus plant leaves droping ,turning yellow and producing small flowers even when it has been watered?
My hibiscus plant's leaves are drooping, and yellow and the flower size has shrinked substantially. Yellow leaves are present at bottom and middle of the plant. The plant is 4 feet tall, and the pot is 1 foot tall with a diameter of 10 inches…
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White color substance on the branch of hibiscus plant
I have three hibiscus plants growing in our garden but for one hibiscus I could see some white color substance on the new leaves and branch. Can anyone please advise on how to get rid of this and save this plant as well as it should not spread to…
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Tiny leaves 1-2mm not growing in hibiscus
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I buy some hibiscus plants from nearest nursery which are in different colours.when I repot them 2-3 plants are dying.I gave them root organic product mixture with water which can generate root growth.After 7-8 days tiny leaves are seen about…
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Why did my seeds not germinate?
I had planted roselle 6 days back in cocopeat sterilised by boiling for 15 minutes then keeping it to cool. The seeds were soaked in water for 3 hours. But so far, none of these have germinated. The seeds are an year old. I have had successful…
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Hibiscus pest question
Any ideas what pest is plaguing my hibiscus?
I kept it outdoors in central New Mexico until about 3--4 months ago when the temperature went below freezing. It's been inside since. I've had it for nearly 2 years.
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Hibiscus started drying suddenly
I have hibiscus plant in my Terrence garden. It started drying suddenly and about to die.
One of the hibiscus plant already died and looks like another is also started drying.
I tried uploading picture of the same but looks like some error.
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Holes in my Hibiscus
I’m seeing holes like this on 4 separate Hibiscus plants. None on the other plants around them. Holes also on the buds. Any idea what’s causing it and how to stop it?
Thanks
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