Friday, January 27, 2012

WHAT IS RINGING THE BUDS ON MY HIBISCUS SHRuBS?

Your plant is shutting down for the season.
WHAT IS RINGING THE BUDS ON MY HIBISCUS SHRuBS?
A picture would be helpful.

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Reply:Possibly hibiscus beetle! Google it!
Reply:It does depend on the time of the year. If the buds are in their prime, your plant may be the victim of Japanese beetle. I found Japanese beetles on the leaves of my hibiscus during prime season. They were hiding out in the leaves just waiting to attack the buds. I went out at dusk with a container of soapy water and knocked the beetles into the soapy water. It kills them quite fast and you dont have to touch them. Look for chew holes and possible skeletonizing of some bottom leaves to confirm Japanese beetle.
Reply:the time of year

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