Hibiscus plants may suffer from mealybugs, they love it. Then there are aphids, whiteflies, and red spider mites, they’re fond of it too. To keep the plant healthy and free from pests, provide it enough light and air circulation. You can spray the plant with insecticidal soap and repea...
Pests Hibiscus are sometimes plagued by aphids, thrips, scales, spider mites, and whiteflies. Apply a store-bought orhomemade insecticidal soapon a cloudy day when temperatures are cool in the late afternoon. Spray the infected areas, being sure to completely saturate the plant's foliage. Repeat...
Aphids are sucking bugs that insert their mouths into soft, usually new growth of plant tissue from which they suck the fluids, or sap, from the plant. As they feed, aphids produce honeydew, a sugary substance that creates the perfect environment for the germination of a fungal infection cal...
Applications were continued on a schedule of 2 per week for a total of 4 sprays. Evaluations of aphid numbers on tagged stems were made prior to each spray and 3 days following the final treatment.doi:10.1093/iat/12.1.340bD. Warkentin...
It is vital to water this plant when it blooms. Water it as frequently as 4-5 days, and do not let the soil dry for too long. During the hot days of summer, you must spray water on the leaves to keep them refreshed. In winter, it can and should stay dry for longer times. ...
hibiscusPlants ready for shipment in 6 inch pots were placed in an enclosed greenhouse and inoculated with green peach aphids from a cultured colony. There were 4 replicate pots per treatment. When aphids were well established according to a baseline count, spray and granular treatments were ...