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I purchased 2 seemingly healthy hibiscus trees on 5/5/24 and replanted them the next day in individual planters (with a drainage compartment and a dra...
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failing hibiscus trees #868416
Asked May 14, 2024, 2:35 PM EDT
I purchased 2 seemingly healthy hibiscus trees on 5/5/24 and replanted them the next day in individual planters (with a drainage compartment and a drain hole to eliminate standing water in the planters). I used Miracle Grow organic potting soil in the planters and added a bit of Miracle Grow to the soil. A week later the leaves are yellowing and wilting. I'm trying to determine if i am under or over watering? Or, if the extreme winds we had for several days caused this. How can I make them healthy? Thanks!
Hennepin County Minnesota
Expert Response
If there was miracle grow fertilizer in the potting soil, and you added more fertilizer, the plant may have received too much.
The following web page is not from a research based source but appears to be accurate. It says that over fertilization may result in wilting.
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/flowers/hibiscus/hibiscus-fertilizing.htm
The following web page is not from a research based source but appears to be accurate. It says that over fertilization may result in wilting.
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/flowers/hibiscus/hibiscus-fertilizing.htm
