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Sat, Apr 21, 07 at 4:31
| I just received a tropical hibiscus (which has not yet bloomed - is 14 weeks old - bought yesterday). This is my first plant, and I am doing research tonight on it to see how to take care of it and whatnot.
One thing I cannot find out is that if the black spot on some of the leaves I am seeing is something to worry about or not. It's right at the base of the leaf on the underside. I also see a worm, just now. It's very small with no hair, crawling like an inch worm. And I saw some weird bug earlier that was skinny and tiny, as well as a black ant. So far, I haven't seen more than that. There are some holes in the leaves (looks like some lucky critter munched them?) Any help is greatly appreciated! |
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- Posted by hopefulauthor z5IL (My Page) on Wed, Apr 25, 07 at 18:43
| Humble, can you scrape the black spots off? If it was my plant, I'd do some serious hosing..If you can't do it outside, then place in the shower/sink and rid those bugs. Are you planning on keeping in a container? Repotting? If you decide to repot, it's best ridding the old soil since you're finding so many bugs. But I'd definatly hose off..Where was the plant located when you purchased it? Toni |
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