Old hibiscus yellow leaves daily

[johnnyrmtl]

Hello all,

I have this older hibiscus maybe 10 years old... and often some of the leaves turn yellow all over the plant but noticed that this year it's happening more often.

Do I need to change the pot ? or is there an underlying issue ? I even gave it some fertilizer and watering accordingly

 

[Meadowlark]

Yellowing leaves are a good sign of root crowding and/or lack of nutrients. It is advised to re-pot a hibiscus every couple of years and sooner if signs of root bound are showing.

At 10 years I'd say you are lucky indeed that plant is still alive.

 

[johnnyrmtl]

Thanks for the advice ...do I replant in a lot bigger pot or just a change of soil , is the fertilizer ok ?
I bring this hibiscus indoors in the winter

 

[Meadowlark]

Just slightly larger diameter pot about +1 inch. Personally, I would never use Miracle Grow....there are so many choices out there far better such as ...

 

[johnnyrmtl]

thanks again ...will try that fertilizer .

Is there a issue transporting at this time of summer without traumatizing the plant ?

 

[Meadowlark]

Yes, best to wait until the plant is dormant..late winter.

 

[johnnyrmtl]

ok