Hibiscus is a favorite tropical plant for many people. It has a huge variety of flower shapes, colors and sizes to choose from. Unfortunately, it also has a huge variety of insects that attack it.

Hibiscus is in the Malvaceae family of tropical plants and is known worldwide as the poster plant for tropical islands. You can hardly see an advertisement about an island getaway that does not ...

If you lived in ancient Greece and someone told you they were growing a hibiscus plant, you may have then inquired about coming by to roast marshmallows once the plant’s roots were well-established, ...

Close-up of yellow hibiscus in the garden. - Danielvfung/Getty Images Who isn't a fan of the bold and beautiful flowers of the hibiscus plant? During blooming season, hummingbirds and butterflies will ...

Water hibiscus plants growing in the ground regularly and thoroughly during hot, dry weather or whenever you notice they have wilted slightly. Hibiscus should be given as much direct sunlight as ...

Pruning hibiscus properly each season keeps the plants healthy and ensures vibrant blooms year after year. Cut hardy hibiscus to the crown in late fall, or in late winter to early spring, Prune ...

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 ...

Germinating and growing time-lapse of a hardy hibiscus from a seed to a young plant. The chosen variety was Rose of Sharon, ...

Discover expert plant care and pest control tips for hibiscus, star fruit, and other common plants to keep your garden thriving. Read more at straitstimes.com. Read more at straitstimes.com.