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[IBC] ligustrum leaves
hello folks
my indoor ligustrum has not been looking too well of late. while there appears to be some growth, many of the leaves have become crinkled and curled. does anyone know what's causing this? First, there's no such thing as an "indoor Ligustrum." That may be the major reason. They are high-light requirements, outdoor plants. Second, you are far more likely to get aphids or mites (or other sap-sucking insects) indoors than outdoors; the symptoms you describe are typical of those kinds of insects, usually aphids or mites (though I've never seen either on any of my dozen or so L. sinensis -- just lots of whitefly. However, whitefly, being sucking insects also could provoke those symptoms, though I'd think you would have mentioned clouds of white thingies flying up whenever you touch the tree. Finally, they'd rather be kept with roots on the dry side, so don't overwater. And they need repotting twice a year, unless kept in a too-large pot (in which case be doubly careful of your watering). I'd recommend that you get it outdoors (even on a windowsill) in at least all-morning sun. An insecticidal soap will take care of most of the sucking insects after 2-3 applications. A pyrethrum-based spray will do it quicker, but also harms "good" insects. Good luck. Jim Lewis - - Tallahassee, FL - The phrase 'sustainable growth' is an oxymoron. - Stephen Viederman ************************************************** ****************************** ++++Sponsored, in part, by Mike Page ++++ ************************************************** ****************************** -- The IBC HOME PAGE & FAQ: http://www.internetbonsaiclub.org/ -- +++++ Questions? Help? e-mail +++++ |
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