Aphids?

[justjumpit621]

My hibiscus is plagued with aphids ( i'm so out of it I just wrote cichlids ), what to do?

 

[lucky]

ive heard you can use lemon juice onthem. the citric acid is supposed to kill them. should be safe too since its natural

 

[justjumpit621]

I just wonder if it would make the soil too acidic

 

[eisentrauti]

depends on how much juice you take....the juice is normally not a problem for the soil, but maybe for the leaves

 

[jessica]

Spray it with rubbing alcohol let it sit for a min or two rinse it and any aphids left wipe them off with a cloth.

You can use soapy water too but I found the rubbing alcohol is more effective.

P.S. If you worry about the soil you can tie a garbage bag around the pot while treating it