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Hibiscus!

Posted: Mon Oct 03, 2022 9:08 am
by Chaddy
My beloved hibiscus ( shrubs not potted ) that i have cherished for over 12/13 years seem to be giving up their zest for life.No flowers on them and loosing all their leaves looking very skeleton like.
My botanical skills are about zero, so i consulted the board members ( down at the pub of course ) Their expert opinions ( and dont forget were all experts after cunsuming a couple ) where split 50/50.Some said that i was watering them to much some said i was,nt watering them enough.
Any advise or help would be very much appreciated.

Re: Hibiscus!

Posted: Mon Oct 03, 2022 9:45 am
by Boxsterann
Ours have been devastated this summer by mealybug so worth checking this isn’t your problem.

Re: Hibiscus!

Posted: Mon Oct 03, 2022 9:48 am
by kansas
If 's mealybugs then a spray with diluted washing up liquid usually works. After spraying they may look a bit lifeless with some yellowing leaves but they do come back OK.