Not being prone to worry, just wonder if I need start? Any advice appreciated.
Thanks,
Sidney
What's happening with these leaves?
Hmmmm - If there were a gun to my head I would say thrip damage... Look on the backss of the leaves and see if you see any "casings"....
Carol
I had looked before I posted and just went out with a flashlight to double check. I don't see anything suspicious on the undersides.
Sidney, I had something similar last year and I was told mites, likely broad mites, and I treated forever and still had the problem. Had the county extension agent take a look and she said, zero mites, and thought my problem was due to irregular watering and some low beds, where three of the plants were. Do all your brugs have the problem?? That would make some difference, all of mine did not. I haven't got enough experience under my belt to know exactly what you have and i know someone that knows way more than I do can give you more and better info...good luck, I hope you get it cleared up quickly!!!!
Sherry, This is a cutting I have just taken from water rooting to potting up in new soil. Therefore that could be a water adjustment proublem.
I've always been fascinated by the fact that you can root a cutting in water, but then drown it after its rooted by overwatering. lol.
I'm probably being an alarmist, but didn't think it hurt to ask.
Thanks
Sidney
It never hurts to ask Sidney and it might make a real difference if you don't, been there, done that, lol!! That's interesting, root in water, then drown it with water, there is a fine line, huh? I hope your problem is something you can tweak, rather than bugs, they are such a PITA, whew!!!
I was wondering what is wrong with mine, just this one plant it is a Pink Souvelene
Doris, at different times, I had leaves like Sidney's and like yours. I still have some of the puckered ones like yours. County agent looked at mine, said no bugs, irregular watering and some beds where too low. I've tried to regulate my watering (what the heck can you do when it rains for 'months') and I will raise the beds - however, when all is said and done, I still have some puckered leaves. If anyone finds a cure, please let me in on the secret!!
Doris,
The hooked leaves could be caused by a 'micros' deficiency.
Which one ? You'll have to do some reading & figure it out .
This may help getting you started
http://www.luminet.net/~wenonah/min-def/sugrbeet.htm
I believe your brug is spelled pink suaveolens (lower case) .
It is a descriptive word for the color & type of brug it is but it's not a proper name
Well, that being the case, I was just introduced to a new fertilizer that replenishes microrganisums and nutrients in the soil.
http://naturize.com/. I got the pouch for indoor and potted plants and will give each of my potted brugs a cup tomorrow.
It's made here in Jacksonville, and shold really be beneficial here anyhow.
Smells when mixed, so it must be good.
Sidney
Thanks sugar but you're talking about a soil conditioner (micro organisms )
When we speak of micros , it refers to micro nutrients aka essential minerals.
Refer to the link I gave Donna and it should help clear everything up for ya.
This is the micro product I use. (foliar feed once a week)
http://www.bghydro.com/page/BHOS/PROD/DN/NDMICRO
Good luck with your new soil conditioner. Keep us posted.
Well, it says natural microrganisums with inorganic and organic fertilizers.
So I think it more than conditions the soil. It's also recommended for foliar and or ground feeding.
Read the site before pulling out the six-guns.
Since, you had a product to treat the deficiancy with, why didn't you mention it with the diagnosis?
Geeze there's only hundreds of new goodies out there.
thanks scooter, I feed and water all my brugs alike, and this is the only one that looks like this, very strange.
Doris
Aw Shoot guy,
I did read it and found it to be very vague & evasive. I personally wouldn't waste postage on it.
Good luck !
It looks like Boron deficiency. Try a simple spray of a 1/2 teaspoon of 20 Mule Team Borax in a quart of water and spray the leaves. The new growth should be normal if it was this causing the leaf deformity.
**you can safely use a teaspoon in a quart of water, but be careful and don't over do it. You can repeat this as necessary later in the summer but don't give too much because toxicity is as bad as a deficiency.