I bought five of these (rather pricey) plants for planter box on my
front porch (N.facing).

http://tinypic.com/r/2i7yfb/5

They did fine until I noticed the far right one was turning black.
Now the one next to it is also infected -- or whatever is wrong.

I didn't save the tag, so does anyone know the name?

Also why this is happening, and do I need to move the other 3 to avoid
whatever it is?

TIA

HB

On 1/24/12 6:11 PM, Higgs Boson wrote:
I bought five of these (rather pricey) plants for planter box on my
front porch (N.facing).

http://tinypic.com/r/2i7yfb/5

They did fine until I noticed the far right one was turning black.
Now the one next to it is also infected -- or whatever is wrong.

I didn't save the tag, so does anyone know the name?

Also why this is happening, and do I need to move the other 3 to avoid
whatever it is?

TIA

HB

Probe the soil. Is it soggy? Even if the planter has drainage, it
might be too wet.

These look like fortnight lilies (Dietes iridiodes, also known as D.
vegeta), but I can't tell for sure unless they bloom.

--
David E. Ross
Climate: California Mediterranean, see
http://www.rossde.com/garden/climate.html
Gardening diary at http://www.rossde.com/garden/diary

On Tue, 24 Jan 2012 18:11:40 -0800 (PST), Higgs Boson wrote:
I bought five of these (rather pricey) plants for planter box on my
front porch (N.facing).

http://tinypic.com/r/2i7yfb/5

They did fine until I noticed the far right one was turning black.
Now the one next to it is also infected -- or whatever is wrong.

Can't tell from the photo. The leaves look equitant, which means the
plant is likely in the Iridaceae or something closely related:
http://www.ces.ncsu.edu/depts/hort/hil/hil-8701.html

Could be poor handling in the nursery, poor handling by you, poor planting
site, fungal disease, bacterial rot... I'd start by digging up the blackened
plants and examining the roots and leaves for signs of rot or infestation.

On 25 Jan 2012 10:42:03 GMT, Kay Lancaster wrote:

On Tue, 24 Jan 2012 18:11:40 -0800 (PST), Higgs Boson wrote:
I bought five of these (rather pricey) plants for planter box on my
front porch (N.facing).

http://tinypic.com/r/2i7yfb/5

They did fine until I noticed the far right one was turning black.
Now the one next to it is also infected -- or whatever is wrong.

Can't tell from the photo. The leaves look equitant, which means the
plant is likely in the Iridaceae or something closely related:
http://www.ces.ncsu.edu/depts/hort/hil/hil-8701.html

Could be poor handling in the nursery, poor handling by you, poor planting
site, fungal disease, bacterial rot... I'd start by digging up the blackened
plants and examining the roots and leaves for signs of rot or infestation.

Gee, I don't know any answers either, could be this, that, or the moon
is made of cheese... so WTF am I responding.

In article ,
Kay Lancaster wrote:

On Tue, 24 Jan 2012 18:11:40 -0800 (PST), Higgs Boson
wrote:
I bought five of these (rather pricey) plants for planter box on my
front porch (N.facing).

http://tinypic.com/r/2i7yfb/5

They did fine until I noticed the far right one was turning black.
Now the one next to it is also infected -- or whatever is wrong.

Can't tell from the photo. The leaves look equitant, which means the
plant is likely in the Iridaceae or something closely related:
http://www.ces.ncsu.edu/depts/hort/hil/hil-8701.html

I believe H.B. was referring to the shorter plants in the picture.

Could be poor handling in the nursery, poor handling by you, poor planting
site, fungal disease, bacterial rot... I'd start by digging up the blackened
plants and examining the roots and leaves for signs of rot or infestation.

On Jan 24, 6:11*pm, Higgs Boson wrote:
I bought five of these (rather pricey) plants for planter box on my
front porch (N.facing).

http://tinypic.com/r/2i7yfb/5

They did fine until I noticed the far right one was turning black.
Now the one next to it is also infected -- or whatever is wrong.

I didn't save the tag, so does anyone know the name?

Also why this is happening, and do I need to move the other 3 to avoid
whatever it is?

TIA

HB

The shrubs, right?
Looks like a thyme. Regardless, move & clean the soil up. Watch that
spot if you replant there.
Just an observation from your 2 posts, consider lighten up your soils.

On Jan 25, 11:39*am, Amos Nomore wrote:
In article ,
*Kay Lancaster wrote:

On Tue, 24 Jan 2012 18:11:40 -0800 (PST), Higgs Boson
wrote:
I bought five of these (rather pricey) plants for planter box on my
front porch (N.facing).

http://tinypic.com/r/2i7yfb/5

They did fine until I noticed the far right one was turning black.
Now the one next to it is also infected -- or whatever is wrong.

Can't tell from the photo. *The leaves look equitant, which means the
plant is likely in the Iridaceae or something closely related:
http://www.ces.ncsu.edu/depts/hort/hil/hil-8701.html

I believe H.B. was referring to the shorter plants in the picture.


Oops - didn't occur to me that there would be confusion. I AM referring to the small round plants which are the ones that show blackening.

Responding to comments: They were well planted. Have never been
overwatered. We have had only 2 rains lately; not enough for root rot
in a big planter

Did well for many months. So why now? Concerned about contagion to
3 healthy plants.

This is So. Calif Coastal.

HB










Could be poor handling in the nursery, poor handling by you, poor planting
site, fungal disease, bacterial rot... I'd start by digging up the blackened
plants and examining the roots and leaves for signs of rot or infestation.