Hosta Guacamole not looking good

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edforlife Elkin, NC Jul 07, 2011

I don't know exactly what's going on here. Could someone tell me why it's turning brown and the leaves are splitting? It's has buds but one has died before even blooming.

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themoonhowl Prairieville, LA(Zone 9a) Jul 07, 2011

With Hostas I always check for the common three...Water (too little or too much) Light (too much sun) and pests. Perhaps the mulch is too close to the crown, holding too much moisture against it, which can promote crown rot.

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pirl (Arlene) Southold, NY(Zone 7a) Jul 08, 2011

Did you plant it there recently? Could be transplant shock as well as the things moonhowl mentioned.

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edforlife Elkin, NC Jul 08, 2011

I planted them a couple of months ago. I'll check the things you mentioned moonhowl. Thanks!

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themoonhowl Prairieville, LA(Zone 9a) Jul 08, 2011

You are too welcome, Edforlife. I agree with Pirl also, could just be transplant shock, and you have had some hot days in your neck of the garden...grin. good luck and let us know what you find/how it is doing.

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pirl (Arlene) Southold, NY(Zone 7a) Jul 08, 2011

Remove the yellowed leaves and any dead leaves - just cut them off - don't rip them off.

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