Bolivian Sunset

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Karen6547 Jensen Beach, FL May 20, 2009

Hello!
I live in southern Florida. A month ago,a local nursery recommended Bolivian Sunset (Gloxina Syl.) to be planted in a very shady area in front of my home. They also told me it was salt resistent, since our inground watering system contains salt. Although the plants appear to be growing well, and flowering, the leaves are beginning to brown.

My first guess is the salt water, although I am also wondering if the plants could just be adjusting to being transplanted. Any ideas would be greatly appreciated.

Thank you

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ecrane3 Dublin, CA(Zone 9a) May 21, 2009

It could be transplant shock, or it could be a sign of too much/little water as well as a salt problem (I have no idea if those are indeed salt tolerant or not). The watering is very easy to check for, so even if you suspect it's transplant shock or salt issues it wouldn't hurt to check the watering. Before the next time you were planning to water, stick your finger down into the soil near the base of the plants. If it still feels really wet, then you're watering too much. And if it feels bone dry, then you need to water more.

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