This is the same one I wrote about ago a few days ago. She has been dropping leaves and they have had holes in them. The leaves that are left have small holes and are kind of "floppy". the picture is taken from above. If anyone can help I would appreciate it.
I didn't see any other post about this plant.. but at first glance, I would think it's not getting enough light. The holes look like mechanical damage.. like wind or something broke the leaves.
Are you fertilizing it?
Here is the original thread:
http://davesgarden.com/community/forums/t/827057/
I have not fertilized her, and I have not touched the leaves at all, and they are not exposed to wind.
Could you have damaged the leaves when you transplanted it? If not, then I would look for small caterpillars, or beetles. It could be damage from very young grasshoppers, too, but I haven't seen them yet.
Then new leaves look pale. I believe that's why ZZ asked if you had fertilized and suggested that it may need a bit more sunlight.
OK, I am going to move her outside and move inside for part of the day as opposed to inside, outside part of the day. (If that makes sense)
She is just potted in the small pot and sitting inside the bigger pot. Should I fertilize her? Can I use any type of insect control? I have some organic rose/flower spray.
This is my first "brug baby" and I would hate to lose her.
I see no evidence of chewing or sucking damage that you would see with insects. How long have you had it? Could this still be from being packed and shipped? Give it some fertilizer, some filtered sun and I suspect it will take right off. Do not over water. Many brugs have met their demise from too much water. Make sure it drains well, many a young brug has met their demise from being too wet.
I have had her for about 2 weeks. Some of the leaves were damaged during shipping, but tohose have fallen off. I have watered, but I don't think over-watered. I will give some fertilizer. Do you have a suggestion? Thanks so much! Jennifer
I would just use a 10-10-10, maybe even half strength , but often.
Thanks, going to do that now.
Well, I checked and all I have is 2 different Rose Fertilizers, one 12-4-8, and one 15-5-13, and a General Purpose Fertilizer that is 19-6-12.
Should I just wait and got some that is 10-10-10 or closer? Someone mentioned regular Miracle Grow liquid?
Any of the fertilizers you have mentioned would be fine. In fact, Monika Gottschalk, who wrote a book on Brugmansias, uses a fertilizer that has a low phosphate (the middle number). Do try to use a fertilizer that includes the minor elements. I believe that the new formulation of Miracle Grow has them. You can also apply the minor elements separately, but it's easier to use it together with what you have if you have to purchase the minor elements. Brugs also appreciate some epsom salts now and then.
Ok, one more question . . . are granules Ok, or do I need to use a liquid fertilizer? Thanks!
granules? As in slow release?
Brugs are heavy feeders and slow release granules don't provide the fertilizer Brugs need fast enough. You could use the granules, but would probably have to add something else or end up with a huge pile of granules. LOL
Liguid feeders are fast and easy.
I would use 12-4-8 or 15-5-13, if these are liquid to mix with water. Very good numbers for brugs.
Good luck.
Gloria
These are the same type of fertilizer formulations as for hibiscus. I found it easier to ask for hibiscus fertilizer. Otherwise, I'd get the look that goes along with "Huh?"
Thanks Glora and Betty. Off to Lowe's!
Here is much healthier, happier brug. Thanks to you guys!
Very nice!
She does look healthier.
