The hibiscus bud weevil has been a pest of hibiscus in Texas and Mexico for several decades, but Florida was spared until May of 2017 when it was found in the Miami-Dade area. 2018 has been an ...

Aphids, pink hibiscus mealybugs, hibiscus bud midge and hibiscus thrips all attack flower buds and can cause them to drop. Dan Gill is a horticulturist with the LSU AgCenter.

Heat also can be a factor. Some cultivars of hibiscus (often double-flowered ones) begin to drop buds when daytime highs stay consistently in the 90s.

Hibiscus midge triggers bud drop, too. To identify this pest, make a cut to bisect a fallen green bud in half, top to bottom. Watch at least 30 seconds for little jumping worms.

Premature, flower bud-drop has become a more serious problem with hibiscus. Some varieties, especially some doubles, exhibit a chronic problem with premature dropping of buds.

Q. My hibiscus is dropping buds, and the bud stems are yellowing, then dropping. Any suggestions? -- J.C., A. Too much or too little water or fertilizer and excess temperatures can cause hibiscus ...

Bartenders love hibiscus because of its versatility and, most often, they use the calyx (which is the term for the sepals that protect buds and petals) of the flower to transform a variety of ...

According to Dr Dixa, dry 20 to 30 hibiscus flower buds in the shade & grind them into a fine powder. Store in an airtight container. Consume half a teaspoon with honey twice a day to improve your Hb.