Indoor Hibiscus is dying

Discussion in 'Hibiscus' started by malovesplants, Feb 18, 2007.

  1. malovesplants

    malovesplants Member

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    Hi!

    I have an indoor hibiscus. It was blooimg and doing so well. It was near the window and the temps went below 0 outside. The house was kept very hot so I did not think much of it untill all of sudden (or so it seemed) the plant leaves went limp and then yellow. I pulled it away from the window and opened the vent, but the plant is just going down hill.

    I thought I caught a cold but the issues seems to be something else. I saw small flies (blank ) and then today I saw these rolly polly beetle like things in the soil.

    Help How can I save my plant?
     
  2. Eric La Fountaine

    Eric La Fountaine Contributor Forums Moderator 10 Years

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    Tropical hibiscus are temperamental, but if you see bugs, that is definitely a problem. Not sure what type of bugs you have, but wonder if your soil is too wet. Treat for the bugs and keep soil evenly moist (not wet, not dry). Give the plant the warmest, brightest spot you can in the house. They also like rich soil, but don't fertilize until the plant is more stable.
     

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