Hibiscus plants can thrive indoors or outdoors, but their
beautiful flowers and lush foliage guarantee that no matter
where they are planted, they will present an irresistible
temptation to your local bug population. Fortunately, there are
a variety of ways to get rid of bugs on hibiscus plants, and
since the hibiscus itself is fairly hardy, you will usually find
that temporary defoliation is the most severe reaction to bug
treatments. Bugs can invade nearly any part of the hibiscus.
They may lay eggs in the flowers or suck the sap right out of
the plant. The bugs tend to live out at least one portion of
their life cycle on the plant, then leave eggs so that the next
generation can also enjoy your beautiful potted flower. If your
hibiscus is losing flowers, has yellowing leaves, has white
speckles on the bark, flowers or leaves or has veined, brown
marks on the leaves, you likely have bugs. In many cases, you
will see the bugs themselves hiding under the leaves and in new
growth. Left untreated, bugs on hibis