Re: [gardeners] Tropical hibiscus
T.L.Miller (gardeners@globalgarden.com)
Tue, 12 Nov 2002 05:23:04 -0500
Tue, Nov 12, 2002 1:31 AM tropicalgarden2000@yahoo.com M T said:
> They are whitefly magnets as well, so keep an eye on them. To help
>reduce the leaf drop, give them as much light as you can and keep them
>on the cool side. I try to keep the 2 we have where they are handy to
>clean up after. Keeping them in front of a cool picture window (not
>touching it) would be perfect.
Some people prune them to lessen the insect problem. Treat with products
containing imidacloprid to control WFs. Supposedly Bounce dryer strips
discourage many insects.
Many people get blooms for much of the winter with the right varieties
and the right conditions.
Tom Miller
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