How to prevent flower buds from falling off Hibiscus plant?

[balaji27]

Hello Team,

Need your advice. I have a Hibiscus plant and the flower buds are falling off before blossom (may be due to wind, not sure). Is there a way to prevent the buds from falling off from the plant?

Thanks

Balaji.

[Akanksha]

Thanks for your question @balaji27. 

Tagging our wonderful and knowledgeable members for their thoughts: @mich1972 and @ChloeThomson 

Akanksha

[mich1972 · Accepted solution]

 

 

Good morning @balaji27  I always use Sulphate of Potash regularly, it will promote, strengthen flowers and fruits. This will help the flower buds to hold on longer. I use it about every 4-5 weeks through the growing season 😃

[balaji27]

Thanks a lot @mich1972  for your prompt response and advice, much appreciated. I will buy and apply this one.

Just a question - it is mentioned in the pack that sulphate of potash decreases the acidity of the soil, will this affect certain plants that requires acidic soil?

Thanks,

Balaji.

[mich1972]

Following the directions, you should be fine @balaji27, watering it in thoroughly. 

[balaji27]

Sure, thanks @mich1972 .

[rachael_wilson]

Hi Balaji27,

A common cause of flower drop on hibiscus is from an insect called Thrip. Might be worth taking a closer look at the flowers and checking that too.