Yellow leaves on your hibiscus are often a sign of trouble, but these tips will help you solve the problem fast.

Q: We have our special hibiscus in pots in the screened-pool area (deer problems). While they bloom nicely, they all seem to have the same problem with the leaves getting black spot and then ...

Our customers frequently express concerns regarding health issues of their hibiscus plants such as black sooty mold, yellow leaves, sucking insects and leaf drop. One of the main reasons hibiscus ...

The buds and leaves have all turned black, and they have white insects all over them. Susan Boling, email A: Hibiscus whitefly is a common pest of outdoor hibiscus plants.

Dear Sue: I received a beautiful hibiscus for Mother’s Day, which I kept in a pot on the deck. I recently brought it inside because of cold night temperatures and most of the leaves turned and ...

Growing the hibiscus isn't difficult; in fact, the plants require fairly low maintenance. "Just plant it, water it and fertilize it - and forget about it," says Fred, a Tampa native.

That’s why you see leaves yellowing on the plant. Pink hibiscus mealybugs can be controlled with several applications of a light horticultural oil. This is your least-toxic method of control.

If leaves turn yellow, try an Epsom salts application, following label directions. Then keep the soil moist and maintain up to a 2-inch mulch over the root system. Check for scale insects, and if ...

Hibiscus do well in pots or in the ground, but be careful to not let potted plants dry out. If planting in the ground, place about 4 feet apart in a well-drained area that gets plenty of sun.

Q: I have a hibiscus that will not flower. The bud will start to show the orange petals but will fall off before it blooms. Most of the leaves have a nice green color, although a few have started t… ...

Plant care. During the summer, fertilize your plants to keep them growing and blooming vigorously, especially those in pots. A slow-release fertilizer is the easiest, as you only need to make one ...