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[IBC] Very strange leaf markings
Do you have a cat, Samantha?
Alan Walker http://bonsai-bci.com http://LCBSBonsai.org -----Original Message----- I can not find a reference to this anywhere, so I'm hoping someone can help me. My umbrella tree leaves have developed slash-like marks almost as if someone cut them with an exacto knife. The slashed part hangs on by a thread, turns black and then falls off. The cuts (chews?) can be found in old and new leaves. Is there some pest that does this sort of damage? Or do I have a night-time, knife-wielding intruder to worry about? Thanks for any help! Samantha ************************************************** ****************************** ++++Sponsored, in part, by Ken Rutledge++++ ************************************************** ****************************** -- The IBC HOME PAGE & FAQ: http://www.internetbonsaiclub.org/ -- +++++ Questions? Help? e-mail +++++ |
[IBC] Very strange leaf markings
My umbrella tree leaves have developed slash-like marks almost as if someone cut them with an exacto knife. The slashed part hangs on by a thread, turns black and then falls off. The cuts (chews?) can be found in old and new leaves. Is there some pest that does this sort of damage? Where in general do you live? By "Umbrella Tree" do you mean Sheffaleria Arbacola? I live in Portland, Oregon. The plant is in a medium-light room which is consistently in the mid 70s temperature-wise. If it would help, I could send you a picture of an affected leaf. S. |
[IBC] Very strange leaf markings
My umbrella tree leaves have developed slash-like marks almost as if someone cut them with an exacto knife. The slashed part hangs on by a thread, turns black and then falls off. The cuts (chews?) can be found in old and new leaves. Is there some pest that does this sort of damage? Where in general do you live? By "Umbrella Tree" do you mean Sheffaleria Arbacola? I live in Portland, Oregon. The plant is in a medium-light room which is consistently in the mid 70s temperature-wise. If it would help, I could send you a picture of an affected leaf. S. |
[IBC] Very strange leaf markings
Do you have a cat, Samantha?
Alan Walker No....just one arthritic, old dog....grin |
[IBC] Very strange leaf markings
Samantha,
This occasionally happens to my one and only Schefflera. It only seems to happen when I'm forced to keep it indoors, so I hypothesize that it is due to low humidity in my home. Haven't seen it this year, but my weather here has allowed me to keep it outs ide most of the winter, only bringing it in at night. Regards, Shelly Hurd Central CA - Sunset Zone 8-USDA Zone 9 ----- Original Message ----- From: Me To: Sent: Wednesday, February 25, 2004 10:46 PM Subject: [IBC] Very strange leaf markings My umbrella tree leaves have developed slash-like marks almost as if someone cut them with an exacto knife. The slashed part hangs on by a thread, turns black and then falls off. The cuts (chews?) can be found in old and new leaves. Is there some pest that does this sort of damage? Where in general do you live? By "Umbrella Tree" do you mean Sheffaleria Arbacola? I live in Portland, Oregon. The plant is in a medium-light room which is consistently in the mid 70s temperature-wise. If it would help, I could send you a picture of an affected leaf. S. ************************************************** ****************************** ++++Sponsored, in part, by Ken Rutledge++++ ************************************************** ****************************** -- The IBC HOME PAGE & FAQ: http://www.internetbonsaiclub.org/ -- +++++ Questions? Help? e-mail +++++ |
[IBC] Very strange leaf markings
Samantha,
This occasionally happens to my one and only Schefflera. It only seems to happen when I'm forced to keep it indoors, so I hypothesize that it is due to low humidity in my home. Haven't seen it this year, but my weather here has allowed me to keep it outs ide most of the winter, only bringing it in at night. Regards, Shelly Hurd Central CA - Sunset Zone 8-USDA Zone 9 ----- Original Message ----- From: Me To: Sent: Wednesday, February 25, 2004 10:46 PM Subject: [IBC] Very strange leaf markings My umbrella tree leaves have developed slash-like marks almost as if someone cut them with an exacto knife. The slashed part hangs on by a thread, turns black and then falls off. The cuts (chews?) can be found in old and new leaves. Is there some pest that does this sort of damage? Where in general do you live? By "Umbrella Tree" do you mean Sheffaleria Arbacola? I live in Portland, Oregon. The plant is in a medium-light room which is consistently in the mid 70s temperature-wise. If it would help, I could send you a picture of an affected leaf. S. ************************************************** ****************************** ++++Sponsored, in part, by Ken Rutledge++++ ************************************************** ****************************** -- The IBC HOME PAGE & FAQ: http://www.internetbonsaiclub.org/ -- +++++ Questions? Help? e-mail +++++ |
[IBC] Very strange leaf markings
Huh. Interesting. Maybe that's it then. I certainly can't see any
pests. Thanks for the tip. Maybe I should invest in a humidifier.... S. This occasionally happens to my one and only Schefflera. It only seems to happen when I'm forced to keep it indoors, so I hypothesize that it is due to low humidity in my home. Haven't seen it this year, but my weather here has allowed me to keep it ou tside most of the winter, only bringing it in at night. |
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