I have a hibiscus which gets full sun daily. It develops a bunch of bloom pods, but just before they bloom they fall off. Only a few make it to full bloom. I water it daily in the hot summer, two times per day. Also, I fertilize weekly with Miracle Grow granular 10-52-10, 1 teaspoon per gallon of water. What can I do to get the blooms to come to full maturation? Thanks.
Hardiness Zone: 10a
By JOHN COMBES from Gold Canyon, AZ
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I have read that hibiscus don't like lots of phosphorus so 52 is too high. Something like 6-2-8 should work better for you.
Will coffee grounds (used) work as well?
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Why is my hibiscus dropping flower buds?
Hardiness Zone: 9a
Marilyn from Winter Garden, FL
It may be to much or not enough water. Watch out for catapillers on those bushes. They have a nasty bite. (06/14/2005)
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You should probably check the plant closely you may have spider mites or other bugs that are killing the bud. You may need to fertilize or water more often too. (06/14/2005)
By Donna
