Q: I have two hibiscus plants that I have indoors in pots during the winter. They have been blooming, but also have black, flying bugs. I've been spraying them with a dish detergent and water mixture.

This reader’s photo shows a hibiscus plant where both aphids and spider mites are present, as indicated by the webbing and the aphids caught in it. Thoroughly washing plants can dislodge many pests, ...

Question: When can I cut back my hardy hibiscus? Also, something devastated the leaves on my hardy hibiscus this summer. How can I prevent this from happening again? Answer: Hardy hibiscus (Hibiscus ...

Dear Neil: My hibiscus plant gets lots of buds, but the stems break before the buds open. I’ve checked for any kind of pests and can’t find any. The plant is healthy otherwise. Why would this happen?

Question: Our hibiscus plants have aphids in the tips of the shoots. How do we control them without affecting the bees? Answer: Curling leaves and stunted shoots are often signs aphids are sucking ...

Many of us enjoy the tropical display of hibiscus flowers during these hot summer months. But there is a new pest in town that may put a damper on these floral displays. The hibiscus bud weevil, ...

Early findings indicate two viruses could pose a threat to the survival of hibiscus, but more research is needed. Twelve of the 54 samples (22%) were positive for at least one of the viruses. One ...