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tropical hibiscus problem

21 years ago

what is the cause of some lower leaves of my tropical hibiscus to dry and die?

besides that, i saw little flies (i think fungus gnats). i 'll have to treat it with something. but, what's the problem? i have to water my hibiscus more often because the soil becomes very dry often and it's leaves hang down

maybe IÂll have to repot it since IÂm having it for a 2 months in ÂÂoriginalÂÂ small pot since I bought it in it.

any comments and suggestions?

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bruggirl
21 years ago
Tropicals just drop leaves. Could be any number of things. Not something to worry much about.
birdsnblooms
21 years ago
May, are you sure the fly's are coming from the hibiscus and not another plant?
If they are coming from the hibiscus, when you repot use new soil. Find a good well-draining mix. Or make your own w/all purpose, peat, and sand. Just a couple cups of sand, depending on the size pot..What size it the hib in now?
As longer days approach, and hib gets better light, leaf drop should stop. Are you planning on taking the hib outdoors in summer? They do great outdoors if you have access to an area. Toni
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