Aphids
PestSmall green or black insects on new growth.
Calabash, also known as bottle gourd, white-flowered gourd, long melon, birdhouse gourd, New Guinea bean, New Guinea butter bean, Tasmania bean, zucca melon and opo squash, is a vine which is grown for its fruit. It belongs to the family Cucurbitaceae, is native to tropical Africa, and cultivated across the tropics. It can be either harvested young to be consumed as a vegetable, or harvested mature to be dried and used as a kitchen utensil, beverage container or a musical instrument. When it is fresh, the fruit has a light green smooth skin and white flesh.
Identify problems early and take the right action to keep your Hibiscus healthy.
Small green or black insects on new growth.
Tiny white insects under leaves.
Fine webs and stippling on leaves.
Cottony white insects on stems.
Tiny slender insects that deform leaves.
Fungal spots on leaves that spread in humidity.
White powdery fungal growth on leaves.
Caused by overwatering or poor drainage.
Orange or brown pustules on leaves.
Stress or infection can cause buds to drop.
