Re: Ailing Hibiscus

Cathy, check your roots. What color are they? Really wet soil or nice
evenly damp? Any critters that you see? Is it possible you have mites?
Check those and if you have a digital camera send me some pics. Last
question are you loosing leaves from the top down?


DF



----- Original Message ----
From: Cathy Carpenter <cathy.c@insightbb.com>
To: gardenchat@hort.net
Sent: Thursday, March 13, 2008 8:28:33 PM
Subject: [CHAT] Ailing Hibiscus

Dave and Everyone -
My lovely hibiscus seems to be ill! I have kept it inside, in a south  
facing window, and fed and watered it regularly. Several months ago, I  
pruned it after it flowered, and repotted it. Despite my efforts, it  
has been dropping leaves: they begin to yellow, and then parts of each  
leaf literally brown and dry. I am convinced that it won't be long  
before the plant dies. Very depressing. I looked at the leaves - for  
critters, and didn't see any (of course my eyes are not the  
greatest...), but sprayed them with insecticidal soap, just in case.  
Any other ideas???

Cathy, west central IL, z5b (Where I planted peas: regular and snow  
today)

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