Tropicals & Tender Perennials: Dad's Brug, 0 by Jazzpunkin

Jazzpunkin wrote:
Hey guys... hoping to get some advice here. Gretchen had sent me some unreleased crosses to grow and said I could share one with my Dad. I took it over some time ago and it's been doing well for him. He planted it in a container with a potting mix that contained fertilizer supposedly enough for 6 months slow release. The plant initially looked great. Huge with lovely dark leaves. But now it's acting up. He says it is losing color and leaves. Not yellowing but fading. He taught biology for 30 years and is a master gardener so I am not doubting his description. I know it had spider mites at one time since I took it over before I realized mine were infected. He had treated for that.. he sent a pic and i hope it is clear anough for someone to get an idea. several leaves have come off so it looks a bit strange