yardener logo - click to go to home page
Yardener's Advisor Newsletter: Sign In / Subscribe


Search Yardener

  • Home
  • Find Info
    • Plant Helper
    • Plant And Pest Problem Solver
    • Toolshed of Products
    • Buy Books And Videos By Jeff Ball
    • Watch Yardening Videos By Jeff Ball
    • Nancy's Blog
    • About Us
  • Ask Nancy! (Free Q&A)
    • Ask A Question For Free!
    • View A List Of Answered Questions
  • Free Monthly Newsletter Subscription!
    • Sign Up
    • About
  • Free Videos
  • Want To Help Us?

    • 1) Join Our Team!
    • 2) Donate Via PayPal

    • 3) Share Yardener
  • Looking For Products?
    • 1) Shop At amazon.com logo

Ask Nancy > Hibiscus Leaves Are Turning Yellow And Dropping
Questions
  • Ask A Question
Search Our Site
Newsletter Subscription
Yardner's Advisor Newsletter provides information just for plants in your yard!

Hibiscus Leaves Are Turning Yellow And Dropping

Question From: A. Ketcherside - TEXAS
Q: Hi, I bought a hibiscus from Home Depot about three months ago and for the past month, its leaves have been turning yellow and dropping off. I keep it well-watered in a well-draining soil. I live in zone 8B, and it gets indirect sun all day (it's on a covered apartment patio). I fertilized it about two months ago which brought back the blooms, so it is currently blooming, but continues to drop leaves. No insects or other pests are visible. Am I dealing with a fungus and if so, what's the best treatment for my hibiscus? Thank you!! Ariel
(Click Images To View Larger Versions)

The leaves look chlorotic, which usually comes from too much or too little water. Hibiscus are heavy feeders and the pros recommend using a balanced 10-10-10 fertilizer. Use the fertilizer a 1/4 strength every time you water. However if the soil is dry do not fertilize. Best And Happy Yardening, Nancy



Do you have a gardening question? Ask Nancy



Our Privacy Policy       Contact Us

©2003-2021 Yardener.com, All Rights Reserved
copyright material is protected by copyscape.com, do not copy our content without permission