-----Original Message-----
On Behalf Of mburack@mindspring.com
Sent: Monday, November 10, 2003 11:01 AM
To: aroid-l@lists.ncsu.edu
Subject: [aroid-l] Non-Aroid Question - Hibiscus Trouble
Hello all-
I am sorry to bother the list with a non-aroid issue. I do however know
that many of you are in South Florida, and I have an issue which has
taken
me to the point of total desperation. Therefore, please excuse this
divergence from correct topic matter and understand that I am at my wits
end.
I have an unstoppable problem with a large hibiscus growth, and all
traditional means of eradication have failed. I was wondering if anyone
is
familiar with the problem and if there is a known solution.
What happens is that this large growth constantly aborts flower buds or
does produce some flowers which are marred and destroyed. Before you
jump
to a quick conclusion, this isnt a thrip problem (Thrips are the common
cause of this kind of thing on hibiscus plants in Florida). Upon
inspection of buds (tearing them open) I find what look like tiny worms.
The worms seem to be very active and actually "jump".
To make a long story short, I have treated the plant with systemics 4
times
already each time spaced out by 7 days. It seems to improve things but
the
problem never completely goes away, and furthermore quickly returns.
I have also called multiple garden centers and they seem to claim to not
know what I am talking about. As an aside, I was at my parents house
yesterday and I saw similar damage to a hibiscus tree which I gave the
same
kind of inspection. Found the same problem so I cant be the only one in
the world.
Anyone familiar with this issue, and/or have any suggestions how to stop
it?
Thanks again.
Marc
--------------------------------------------------------------------
mail2web - Check your email from the web at
http://mail2web.com/ .
|