I have a small hibisucs and the buds fall off just before they open.

Tammie Barber
by Tammie Barber
  4 answers
  • Janet Pizaro Janet Pizaro on May 24, 2017

    How old is the hibiscus? Is it in the pot or the ground?

    • Tammie Barber Tammie Barber on May 24, 2017

      planted about a month ago in a large pot. It gets sun until about 3 pm and is not dry

  • Janet Pizaro Janet Pizaro on May 24, 2017

    It is most likely caused by an insect infestation,apply a systemic insect control and spray the plant down with horticultural oil.If that does not help you will have to re-pot it again as the insects lay eggs in the soil and the problem will continue.

  • Judi Scharns Judi Scharns on May 25, 2017

    I'm not sure it is bugs since you didn't mention them. Try adding Epsom Salt to the pot for the magnesium. Make sure it is getting enough moisture and let it dry (not completely) before watering again. Too much water is just as much of a problem as too little. What kind of soil did you use to pot it?

  • Judi Scharns Judi Scharns on May 25, 2017

    That should be a complete mix. It won't hurt to add Epsom Salt though. 2 tablespoons per pot.