Hibiscus Indoors Losing Leaves: Move Outdoors for Full Sun, Dry Soil Between Waterings

Problem

Yellowing, leaf drop on a 5-ft hibiscus near a west window and A/C vent. Hibiscus is tropical—needs hot, intense sun.

Best Fix

Move outdoors into full sun. Water only when bamboo skewer shows only bottom 1 inch moist. Empty saucer always.

If Outdoors Impossible

• Turn A/C down/off.
• Keep window covering open dawn to dusk.
• Add supplemental fluorescent light (12" above, on timer 7 AM–9 PM).

Yellow leaves will fall; sun replaces them quickly.