[IBC] bougie help
Hi everyone,
I'm experiencing a problem with my bougainvillea, and was hoping somebody could help. As soon as I think I've found a plant that I can grow with no problem, something happens...sheez! The leaves (which were looking a healthy dark green when they burst forth from their buds) have begun to turn a silvery color. At first I thought it was a coating on the outside of the leaves, but it is definitely the leaves themselves. Is this a case of run-of-the-mill chlorosis or something more serious? If just chlorosis should I treat with Epsom or...? Not sure if this is of any consequence, but about a week ago, I moved the plant outside to a shady porch (that gets morning sun) to begin adapting it to outside sun. Thanks in advance for your patience with a beginner! Conor Williamsburg, VA P.S. Is anybody planning on going to the Virginia Bonsai Society show this weekend in Norfolk? Or know anything about it for that matter? -- I am using the free version of SPAMfighter for private users. It has removed 20152 spam emails to date. Paying users do not have this message in their emails. Try www.SPAMfighter.com for free now! ************************************************** ****************************** ++++Sponsored, in part, by Edmund Castillo++++ ************************************************** ****************************** -- The IBC HOME PAGE & FAQ: http://www.internetbonsaiclub.org/ -- +++++ Questions? Help? e-mail +++++ |
Conor Sipe wrote:
Hi everyone, I'm experiencing a problem with my bougainvillea, and was hoping somebody could help. As soon as I think I've found a plant that I can grow with no problem, something happens...sheez! Another reason why patience is a virtue in this sport. It happens to all of us. I _assume_ that this isn't your ONLY plant. ? The leaves (which were looking a healthy dark green when they burst forth from their buds) have begun to turn a silvery color. At first I thought it was a coating on the outside of the leaves, but it is definitely the leaves themselves. Is this a case of run-of-the-mill chlorosis or something more serious? If just chlorosis should I treat with Epsom or...? Not sure if this is of any consequence, but about a week ago, I moved the plant outside to a shady porch (that gets morning sun) to begin adapting it to outside sun. Silvery? Are the leaves changing texture? Limp? Crisp? Other? Have you had any nights below freezing since you put it out? MOST bougie problems (my experience) have to do with watering or chlorosis, but chlorosis is yellow leaves with green veins, and use of a acidy, balanced fertilizer will/should take care of it. Jim Lewis - - This economy is a wholly owned subsidiary of the environment. - Gaylord Nelson ************************************************** ****************************** ++++Sponsored, in part, by Edmund Castillo++++ ************************************************** ****************************** -- The IBC HOME PAGE & FAQ: http://www.internetbonsaiclub.org/ -- +++++ Questions? Help? e-mail +++++ |
Conor Sipe wrote: The leaves (which were looking a healthy dark green when they burst forth from their buds) have begun to turn a silvery color. Disclaimer: I know nothing about bougies. But I do know silvery leaves. You should check for mites and thrips, either of which can cause a stipply, pointilistic silvering of leaves. Mites can be tapped onto a white sheet of paper; thrips can be hard to find- they like to hide in leaf folds and crevices. I can recognise either of them from their frass, or excretia (sigh. Like I'm *bragging* about this). Ozone, other air pollutants and pesticide damage can cause a silvering of leaves, but I'm guessing that's not your problem. Nina. Frass expert. |
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