I have been reading this ng a little lately, and thought I might become
involved.

I'm only a novice gardener, so please bear with me :-)

I was intrigued with the thread about germinating seeds, very interesting it
was.

I have some problems with camellia leaves, it is probably best to look at them
here
http://kt.alphalink.com.au/camellia/ (digital cameras are wonderful)

I'm in Melbourne, just wondering, looking at the pics what your opinion might
be.

I also have a question about strawberries & tomatoes, but that can wait for
now....

Thanks
Gerard

On Sat, 11 Jan 2003 20:43:43 +1100, "Gerard" wrote:

I have some problems with camellia leaves, it is probably best to look at them
here
http://kt.alphalink.com.au/camellia/ (digital cameras are wonderful)

I'm in Melbourne, just wondering, looking at the pics what your opinion might
be.

Looks like it is burnt at the top. Most likely by that air conditioner that is
above it. Ever felt the heat coming out the back of an A/C unit?

Looks like it is burnt at the top. Most likely by that air conditioner that
is
above it. Ever felt the heat coming out the back of an A/C unit?

Ummm! Yep!. I never thought of that!

Now to decide which is to go g

Although I have 2 other camellias in the same bed about 2 meters either side and
they are displaying some leaves with the same symptoms.

Oh btw, they are facing east.

There has been a couple of scorchers the last 3 weeks, and the Christmas/new
year hot days we had here in Melb. were in Hobart and they didn't get a drink, I
think that might have contributed to the problem, Oh well off with the old in
with the new so they say.

But I agree with you about the A/C, I'll have to give that one a little thought.

Thanks
Gerard

"Gerard" wrote in message
...
Ummm! Yep!. I never thought of that!

Now to decide which is to go g

Although I have 2 other camellias in the same bed about 2 meters either
side and
they are displaying some leaves with the same symptoms.

Oh btw, they are facing east.

There has been a couple of scorchers the last 3 weeks, and the
Christmas/new
year hot days we had here in Melb. were in Hobart and they didn't get a
drink, I
think that might have contributed to the problem, Oh well off with the old
in
with the new so they say.

But I agree with you about the A/C, I'll have to give that one a little
thought.

Thanks
Gerard

I would have said the A/C unit too, but considering the others 2metres
either side are showing signs of it, then it may have only contributed to
it, making the one in front of the A/C worse.
With the added information of the heat/lack of water, and the fact they are
facing east, I am guessing the dew on the leaves was hit by the sun early
causing the dew to heat up and burn the leaves. Add to that the lack of
water to the plant too.
The hot air from the A/C burnt it just a little more.
Just a guess anyway

Good luck

I have a camellia in a pot showing rather similar symptoms. It was
suggested to me that the nutrient mix in the soil was a possible cause. I
have not got around to repotting yet, so can't confirm if this is a cause.
Has yours been subject to a change in soil conditions?

Joanne


Gerard wrote in message
...
I have been reading this ng a little lately, and thought I might become
involved.

I'm only a novice gardener, so please bear with me :-)

I was intrigued with the thread about germinating seeds, very interesting it
was.

I have some problems with camellia leaves, it is probably best to look at
them
here
http://kt.alphalink.com.au/camellia/ (digital cameras are wonderful)

I'm in Melbourne, just wondering, looking at the pics what your opinion
might
be.

I also have a question about strawberries & tomatoes, but that can wait for
now....

Thanks
Gerard

I have a camellia in a pot showing rather similar symptoms. It was
suggested to me that the nutrient mix in the soil was a possible cause. I
have not got around to repotting yet, so can't confirm if this is a cause.
Has yours been subject to a change in soil conditions?

Hi Joanne,

Not really, a little of all purpose plant food and sulphate of ammonia for the
foliage.

Reading the thread, I think it is just the variation of temperature burning the
leaves, not to mention the A/C. I had a look tonight as it (the A/C) has been
going most of the afternoon, and with the north wind, the hot air from the A/C
is directed right on the mainly affected area of the camellia.

A little prune will fix it.

Sorry I can't help you much.
Gerard

Thanks to the rest of the posters....... g

"Gerard" writes:
Looks like it is burnt at the top. Most likely by that air conditioner that

There has been a couple of scorchers the last 3 weeks, and the Christmas/new
year hot days we had here in Melb. were in Hobart and they didn't get a drink, I
think that might have contributed to the problem, Oh well off with the old in
with the new so they say.

I haven't looked at your pics, but I'm guessing sunburn. Only outside
leaves? And on the top and side exposed to the sun? I was surprised a few
years back when some of our camelias developed brown leaves after a day of
scorching heat, yet they had not been burnt in a dozen previous summers.

Don't remove the burnt leaves. You will just be exposing leaves even more
tender to the next day of extremes. Let the burnt leaves be, so they can
give some protection for the remainder of the Summer.
--
John Savage (for email, replace "ks" with "k" and delete "n")

I haven't looked at your pics, but I'm guessing sunburn. Only outside
leaves? And on the top and side exposed to the sun?

Yep, but the A/C has contrubited to the burning, I investigated the A/C on the
last scorcher and with the hot exhaust from the A/C combined with the northerly
wind the top of the camelia copped it.

I was surprised a few
years back when some of our camelias developed brown leaves after a day of
scorching heat, yet they had not been burnt in a dozen previous summers.

I have noticed that, maybe due to the dry season? But they have been regurally
watered!
Don't know, but they'll bounce back :-)

Don't remove the burnt leaves. You will just be exposing leaves even more
tender to the next day of extremes. Let the burnt leaves be, so they can
give some protection for the remainder of the Summer.

Thought of that, when the warmer weather dies down I'll give them a prune......

Keep cool
Gerard