Hibiscus!

[Sergiasiarez]

Look at this beautiful hibiscus. My mother in law gave it to me two weeks ago. She got it from the nursery and the second day I had it; Its leaves starting to turn yellow. The only thing I have done was to watered it when I felt the soil dry. I don’t want to loose it.
Fyi, I also potted in a big pot because it has grown out the pot it was in. I don’t know why but this 3rd hibiscus I had. All other two died
The mistakes I made in the other two hibiscus:
No drainage in the soil which caused it to die.
The other one my husband added too much fertilizer and it died.
i am learning from the mistakes, but they still dying on me. What’s wrongggg
Update: I found two snails on this plant. I don’t know if that can be a reason. Because its buds are dropping too

 

[lifegardener]

Would consider planting it - and getting it out of the pot.

 

[Marck]

It is good that you repotted you China-Rose Hibiscus (Hibiscus rosa-sinensis) into a larger container. I think this will help. It is usually a good idea to plant or re-pot a nursery plant right after you get it. It may have been rootbound or suffering from drainage issues. After watering, let it partly dry before watering it again. If you are in Zone 9 or higher you might consider planting in the ground, but even in Zone 9 or 10A, it can be safer to have it in a container that can be moved to a sheltered spot in Winter.

Overall, in Summer, this should be an easy care plant. Give it full sun, regular water with good drainage, and occasional fertilizer, especially if in a container. In Winter it is a different story, Hibiscus rosa-sinensis is frost-tender and it also doesn't like cool winter wet. I only get light frosts, usually 30 º F or above and I still find my H. rosa-sinensis looking tatty by the end of winter, but they recover in Spring and bloom nicely by Summer. I also have to keep them in a protected area, since they will be munched on by deer.

 

[Sergiasiarez]

I planted it on the ground. Still with a lot of yellow leaves and bud dropping I think it’s dying on me

 

[Esther Knapicius]

not sure what type the city is using, but I see some planted on the road ways, doing awesome.

 

[Marck]

not sure what type the city is using, but I see some planted on the road ways, doing awesome.

Hi Esther, In Pennsylvania, if it is a shrub, it would likely be Rose-of-Sharon Hibiscus (Hibiscus syriacus). There are also hardy herbaceous species, Swamp Rose-mallow (Hibiscus moscheuetos), for example.

The OP is growing a tender evergreen shrub, China-rose Hibiscus (Hibiscus rosa-sinensis). It is also sometimes called the tropical Hibiscus, but that is a poor common name because there are many Hibiscus species from tropical and sub-tropical areas.

 

[Esther Knapicius]

Hi Esther, In Pennsylvania, if it is a shrub, it would likely be Rose-of-Sharon Hibiscus (Hibiscus syriacus). There are also hardy herbaceous species, Swamp Rose-mallow (Hibiscus moscheuetos), for example.

The OP is growing a tender evergreen shrub, China-rose Hibiscus (Hibiscus rosa-sinensis). It is also sometimes called the tropical Hibiscus, but that is a poor common name because there are many Hibiscus species from tropical and sub-tropical are

My point is, if some are being unsuccessful , find the kind that will succeed. Hate spending money on a plant that is borderline hanging on, don't need added stress.

 

[Marck]

My point is, if some are being unsuccessful , find the kind that will succeed. Hate spending money on a plant that is borderline hanging on, don't need added stress.

I agree with that in theory, but I think the OP's Hibiscus will do fine, if proper care is given. I'm not sure where she is located, but it may be region where H. rosa-sinesis will over-winter outdoors. Even in colder climates, people often take extra precautions to preserve their sub-tropical plants. It all depends on what each gardener is willing to do.

 

[lifegardener]

I planted it on the ground. Still with a lot of yellow leaves and bud dropping I think it’s dying on me

Suggest checking the base of the plant and see if it's getting too much water.

 

[Sergiasiarez]

Will do, thanks!