Questions tagged: hibiscus
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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...
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12:56PM, 25 Nov 2009
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Chinese lanterns or Abutilons are beautiful plants related to hibiscus and as such are notoriously attacked by a little beastie called the Metallic...
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01:57PM, 21 Jan 2010
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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...
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11:08AM, 01 Mar 2010
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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...
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02:57PM, 10 Aug 2010
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Hi Kristine,
Yellow leaves on your hibiscus could indicate nutrient deficiency. If you have not already done so, feed your hibiscus with a fertili...
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04:06PM, 11 Nov 2011
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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...
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03:27PM, 16 Nov 2011
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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...
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10:39AM, 30 Dec 2011
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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 ...
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11:59AM, 17 Jan 2012
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Hi Matt,
The spider mites (two spotted mites) can be controlled using Nature’s Way Insect and Mite Killer which contains Natrasoap. Caterpil...
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03:42PM, 18 May 2012
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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 ...
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01:15PM, 24 Sep 2012
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Hi Helen,
The beetles are active during flowering periods and can produce many generations each year.
The beetles don’t enjoy the brighter co...
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10:20AM, 09 Oct 2012
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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...
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02:36PM, 10 Dec 2012
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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...
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03:48PM, 15 Feb 2013
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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...
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10:53AM, 19 Mar 2015
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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...
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03:18PM, 27 Mar 2015
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Success Ultra can be used while hibiscus are flowering without damaging the flowers, it will be very successful in controlling caterpillars. Hibisc...
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09:20AM, 02 Apr 2015
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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...
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04:14PM, 04 Oct 2017
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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...
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02:34PM, 09 Oct 2017
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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...
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10:44AM, 12 Nov 2017
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Hi Guy,
Thank you for contacting Yates.
Looks like there are some sap-sucking insects from the sooty mould, try spray it with Yates Nature’s ...
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04:17PM, 12 May 2018
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Hi Courtney,
Thank you for contacting Yates.
The curling on the new leaves indicates that there are mites present. Check the leaves and underneath ...
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02:59PM, 21 Jul 2018
