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jge0120 Houston, TX Apr 10, 2009

I have noticed that some of the new growth on my plants are turning brown or gray in the case of my kangaroo paw bush amber. I think I may be over feeding plus I just transplanted about two weeks ago. Does anyone know if this is a sign of over feeding or do you think they are still adjusting from being repotted. Only the tips are discolored

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ecrane3 Dublin, CA(Zone 9a) Apr 11, 2009

I don't know what other plants you have, but many Australian plants like the kangaroo paw don't like much in the way of fertilizer. Phosphorus in particular can be problematic, so if you're feeding them something with a high middle number that could cause problems. I don't think I've ever fertilized my kangaroo paws and they do just fine.

If you could post a picture of some of the damage someone might be able to make a better guess on what the problem is.

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jge0120 Houston, TX Apr 11, 2009

Thanks for the input, I really appreciate your time. The damage is so slight at this point it's hard to see in a picture but my dracaena marginata that I keep indoors did the same thing and I can't send a picture of them as I cut off the brown tips. I guess I will just read, watch and learn. Thanks Again!!!

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ecrane3 Dublin, CA(Zone 9a) Apr 11, 2009

Brown tips on dracaena are often caused by low humidity that you find indoors in the winter so if that's the only symptom you have on them then it could be the humidity. However, I was just rereading your original post and saw that you had also just transplanted them--you generally shouldn't fertilize right after transplanting since the roots can be more easily burned, I would wait a few weeks to let them get settled in their new container before you fertilize.

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