Answer: Hi Di, hibiscus best pruned in spring. You can reduce the bush by up to 1/3. Apply a complete fertiliser such as Yates Dynamic Lifter for Roses a...

Answer: Chinese lanterns or Abutilons are beautiful plants related to hibiscus and as such are notoriously attacked by a little beastie called the Metallic...

Answer: Dear Eugene, Without further investigation is difficult to know what is affecting the flowers on your hibiscus. It would be a good idea in any cas...

Answer: Dear Reta, I am not sure what the temperatures are like at the moment where you live, but it might be best to wait till spring before you fertilise...

Answer: Hi Kristine, Yellow leaves on your hibiscus could indicate nutrient deficiency. If you have not already done so, feed your hibiscus with a fertili...

Answer: Hi Kerry, The most effective control measure for nematodes is mustard seeds which are grown as a green manure. Green Harvest (07) 5434 2699 sell B...

Answer: Hi Brian, Nature’s Way Citrus & Ornamental Spray is excellent against a range of pests such as aphids, scale and mealy bugs it is not eff...

Answer: Hi Frank, We would suggest that you grow your hibiscus in a sunny spot in your garden. You can still grow it in a pot but the plant would respond ...

Answer: Hi Matt, The spider mites (two spotted mites) can be controlled using Nature’s Way Insect and Mite Killer which contains Natrasoap. Caterpil...

Answer: Hi Robert, Now is the time to take your hibiscus cuttings. It should take about 6 weeks for them to form roots. When taking the cuttings, take a ...

Answer: Hi Helen, The beetles are active during flowering periods and can produce many generations each year. The beetles don’t enjoy the brighter co...

Answer: Hi Sally, Hibiscus can be attacked by a number of sap sucking insects, such as aphids, mealybug, spider mite and whiteflies. It is likely what you...

Answer: Hi Arlene, Curling of leaves could indicate that there is a sap sucking insect present on the plant. Hibiscus unfortunately can be attacked by a n...

Answer: Your native Hibiscus is probably still a little young to be producing flowers. They need a little time to acclimatise to their new area and they ma...

Answer: To save you buying two products you may be able to use Yates Natures Way Citrus & Ornamental Spray which controls a wide range of pests on orna...

Answer: Success Ultra can be used while hibiscus are flowering without damaging the flowers, it will be very successful in controlling caterpillars. Hibisc...

Answer: Hi Carl, Thank you for contacting Yates. The damage that we can see on the stems there indicates that it is a nocturnal animal that is having a fea...

Answer: Hi Ciara, Thank you for contacting Yates. From a close up look of the pest there it resembles a young weevil. They can cause some damage to your tr...

Answer: Hi Carolyn, Thank you for contacting Yates. At this time of year, you can certainly prune to Hibiscus shrub, especially if you notice dead or decay...