Hibiscus Problem

Hibiscus are not long-lasting houseplants. They need the bright light and heat outdoors to remain healthy. Hibiscus cannot be in a pot without drainage holes for very long. Unfortunately, your plant is showing signs of dying – you could try to re-pot it in a container with drainage, but it has already been stressed so much, it may not make it. If you want to try, treat it as gently as possible when transplanting in a more suitable pot (so as not to damage the roots) and fill with a well-draining, commercial, sterile potting soil. Use a liquid rooting hormone containing indolebutyric acid (not B12 – this does nothing to prevent transplant shock) and follow the directions on the label. Or suggest you select a plant that does thrive in the home environment such as a moth orchid (Phalaenopsis) if you prefer a flowering plant. But all houseplants need to be in containers with adequate drainage holes. Do not let a plant sit in standing water.