This reader’s photo shows a hibiscus plant where both aphids and spider mites are present, as indicated by the webbing and the aphids caught in it. Thoroughly washing plants can dislodge many pests, ...

Early findings indicate two viruses could pose a threat to the survival of hibiscus, but more research is needed. Twelve of the 54 samples (22%) were positive for at least one of the viruses. One ...

As I mentioned in my previous column, “Popular hibiscus has lots of enemies” in the Sept. 30, Marco Eagle (available at marconews.com), many pests can feed on hibiscus making this a very high ...

EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) -- Texas Agriculture Commissioner Sid Miller announced new actions to fight the cotton jassid, also known as the two-spotted leafhopper (Amrasca biguttula), recently found on ...

AUSTIN (KXAN) — Texas Agriculture Commissioner Sid Miller announced Monday that an “invasive pest” has made its way into Texas, including Cedar Park, which could lead to infestations on plants and ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Pinkish-red hibiscus flower with long yellow stamen and green foliage. - Anhie13/Shutterstock Hibiscus, the glamour queen of the ...

Some plants have tiny subtle flowers, so small and hidden you have to seek them out to enjoy them amidst the foliage. Hibiscus is not one of these plants. The flowers of hibiscus are big, brilliant, ...

Q: I bought two small tropical hibiscus plants early this past spring and was told by my neighbor that they need to come in for the winter months. I thought they’d just lose their leaves and go ...