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My pale hibiscus, help!

16 years ago

Hi, recently my hibiscus has been turning a light shade of green, instead of dark green. They have also been getting small spots of brown. It might be all the rain that we have been getting here, and taken all the nutrients from the soil. What can I do to help them, I want them to go back to being dark green.Please help.

Some are in pots and some are in ground, with the same symptoms. they get lots of sun , and some shade in the afternoon and evening, thanks again!!!

Comments (3)

hitexplanter
16 years ago
They are heavy feeder and some hibiscus food should bring them back just fine. Usually a 3-1-2 ratio fert is recommended for hibs.
Good Luck and Happy Growing David
alicia1
Original Author
16 years ago
thanks David,
I really appreciate the advise, will try to do it today. Is there a brand that maybe you have had better results with ? thanks again, alicia :-)
hitexplanter
16 years ago
Last year and this year I have been using Carl Poole's Hibiscus Food. 10-4-12 with an excellent secondary and minor nutrient package. A Texas company out of Gladewater BTW. Diamond brand is another that some folks like.

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