Though they are quite expensive costing Rs 200 a plant or more, most flower plants will die after a short span of time and all the money will be wasted. the hibiscus plant is a rare exception, regerating itself after repeated ant and aphid attacks.
In March 2016, some leaves are visible on the hibiscus plant which were attacked by the ants and aphids a month ago, leaving the plant coated with a white layer. this time the plant has been surrounded by bean plants, so would like to check if the ants will again launch an attack on the plant when it will flower again.

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After the combined ant aphid attack left the hibiscus plant devoid of leaves and covered with a white coating of mold, it appears that the hibiscus plant has regenerated itself once more. Now green leaves are visible on the plant again and some buds may be visible in a week.
It remains to be seen if the ants will again launch their vicious attack on the hibiscus plant to kill off all the flowers and cover it with a white coat of mold

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