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title: "I have been having a terrible time with my hibiscus this year, the…"
description: "I have been having a terrible time with my hibiscus this year, the blooms shrivel up and dry out before they flower. Is anybody having this problem or am I…"
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community: "Plant Recovery Room"
author: "Rebecca"
published: "2025-07-27T13:01:52.924239Z"
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# I have been having a terrible time with my hibiscus this year, the…

_Posted by Rebecca on 2025-07-27_

I have been having a terrible time with my hibiscus this year, the blooms shrivel up and dry out before they flower. Is anybody having this problem or am I doing something wrong?

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## 4 comments

### Dead Plant Society commented on 2025-07-27

Is it potted or in ground?

#### Rebecca replied on 2025-07-27

In ground

### Rebecca commented on 2025-07-27

In ground

### Dead Plant Society commented on 2025-07-28

Ours are doing really bad ( in ground). My problem may not be similar, its the heat for me. Ive been watering early in the morning and mulching over the roots so they dont dry as fast. Seems to be helping, but we'll see ( Im in Phoenix which can get a bit hot). Have you checked for aphids?

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