Re: Ailing Hibiscus

Soil is not wet. When I repotted, I mixed regular potting soil with a  
fine textured orchid mix and perlite. Though I haven't seen them on  
the leaves, mites may be possible, which is why I sprayed it with the  
insecticidal soap yesterday. (I have had to spray my banana plants for  
them, but the hibiscus is not near the bananas.)
Am not losing leaves from the top down. Seems randomly scattered  
through the plant. I will send pictures as soon as DH downloads them  
to the computer.

Cathy, west central IL, z5b

On Mar 13, 2008, at 10:40 PM, David Franzman wrote:

> 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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