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Bay
Jul 14, 2008 9:08:29 GMT 1
Post by debbiem on Jul 14, 2008 9:08:29 GMT 1
You haven't got a sneaky leaf roller in there or two, have you?
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Bay
Jul 14, 2008 13:02:54 GMT 1
Post by 4pygmies on Jul 14, 2008 13:02:54 GMT 1
Don't be insulted The witch! But are you sure it's just not too dry?
If not, is it in a windy spot because Bay is prone to wind damage....... Have you checked in the pot for any nasty insects too? It looks as if it is suffering from something (she said helpfully) but we need more clues... ;D
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Jul 14, 2008 13:30:15 GMT 1
Post by mickthecactus on Jul 14, 2008 13:30:15 GMT 1
It's not this rather chilly summer is it...
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Jul 14, 2008 17:47:37 GMT 1
Post by madonplants on Jul 14, 2008 17:47:37 GMT 1
Don't be insulted The witch! But are you sure it's just not too dry?
If not, is it in a windy spot because Bay is prone to wind damage....... Have you checked in the pot for any nasty insects too? It looks as if it is suffering from something (she said helpfully) but we need more clues... ;D I would agree with this, they need plenty of water in the summer and with the high winds we have had, this would have made this worse. Is it in a pot? I know I am repeating 4P's comments, but that is what came to my mind on seeing the picture. |
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Jul 14, 2008 19:50:48 GMT 1
Post by cheerypeabrain on Jul 14, 2008 19:50:48 GMT 1
Mine isn't looking all that happy atm either The witch...I keep mine in a pot, well watered and in a sheltered position. I attacked it with the secateurs the other day and it looks much happier. They are prone to scale as well...there aren't any sap sucking scale insects on the stem are there? Maybe a little drench with provado wouldn't hurt after you've tried all the above suggestions.
(they don't like being too wet either!)
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Jul 15, 2008 17:38:44 GMT 1
Post by cheerypeabrain on Jul 15, 2008 17:38:44 GMT 1
If it's a young plant it may well just be 'growing into itself' The witch...it will prolly sort itself out eventually.
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Jul 17, 2008 10:55:00 GMT 1
Post by madonplants on Jul 17, 2008 10:55:00 GMT 1
Why did you use ericaseous compost, The witch, J.I. No2 or 3 would have been fine? What have you been feeding it on? If it's potbound, have any of it's roots been damaged at all? I think though, it's probably been wind damage, as it has been rather windy recently.
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Jul 17, 2008 11:31:04 GMT 1
Post by Sleepy on Jul 17, 2008 11:31:04 GMT 1
Why did you use ericaseous compost, The witch, J.I. No2 or 3 would have been fine? What have you been feeding it on? If it's potbound, have any of it's roots been damaged at all? I think though, it's probably been wind damage, as it has been rather windy recently. I agree. I wouldn't be surprised if it was your acid compost that is the cause. |
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Jul 17, 2008 15:12:06 GMT 1
Post by 4pygmies on Jul 17, 2008 15:12:06 GMT 1
I don't have senior moments The witch...I have hours..... :  I do think that Bay is much more temperamental than people think. It's prone to wind burn, sun scorch and is easily affected by magnesium shortage, scale insect etc etc .....much harder to look after all round. I should give yours a little feed soon to help it recover |
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Jul 17, 2008 15:48:05 GMT 1
Post by bogmyrtle on Jul 17, 2008 15:48:05 GMT 1
I don't have senior moments The witch...I have hours..... : Brilliant comment! ;D  |
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