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Tibouchina
I have a tibouchina in a pot, given me 2 years ago as a rooted
cutting. This summer, instead of flowering, the leaves died off a bit in the last few months. It showed new growth near the base so I cut the woody shoots off, repotted it (in potting compost) and brought it inside, having put it out for the summer. The new leaves have grown a bit but are very pale with slightly greener veins. I have given it a dose of Baby Bio, thinking it needed nitrogen. Now, 2 or 3 weeks later I've given it phostrogen, thinking it needed more varied sustenance. The leaves are still not full size, and are still yellow. Any suggestions why, or what I might try? Pam in Bristol |
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Tibouchina
On Wed, 9 Sep 2009 09:37:16 +0100, Charlie Pridham
wrote: In article , says... I have a tibouchina in a pot, given me 2 years ago as a rooted cutting. This summer, instead of flowering, the leaves died off a bit in the last few months. It showed new growth near the base so I cut the woody shoots off, repotted it (in potting compost) and brought it inside, having put it out for the summer. The new leaves have grown a bit but are very pale with slightly greener veins. I have given it a dose of Baby Bio, thinking it needed nitrogen. Now, 2 or 3 weeks later I've given it phostrogen, thinking it needed more varied sustenance. The leaves are still not full size, and are still yellow. Any suggestions why, or what I might try? Pam in Bristol There is something wrong with the roots Pam, I suspect they have become to dry or too wet at some point (although it could be vine weavil damage) keep it warm and only water when it shows signs of wilting, do not re pot it untill it is growing strongly and then only if it is being kept warm - they dislike root disturbance when its cold. It is not a feeding issue Thanks for that helpful advice Charlie. By thinking it needed feed I may have watered too much. Pam in Bristol |
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