Have a leaf problem.. cupping downward.. any suggestions?

(Tammie) Odessa, TX(Zone 7b)

Sorry don't have a picture. This is happening on several of my smaller brugs that were cuttings last fall. Two are in the ground and one is in a pot. They are green and growing but the leaves are deforming and "cupping" I can't figure out what it wrong. It is not mites.. made sure of that. Color is dark green.. they look good except a little wrinkled at the edges due to the deforming as they cup inwward.

Thank you for any ideas.

La Grange, TX(Zone 8b)

Tammie, I wonder if it could be calcium deficiency. According to this thread:
http://davesgarden.com/community/forums/t/691931/ The leaves curl downward and it only occurs on new growth. You are describing the same thing. If the problem is a calcium deficiency, your soil is too acidic which is keep the plant from taking up the calcium. Cure for that is to correct the calcium/magnesium balance. Add dolomitic lime (raises pH) and a small amount of epsom salts Provides some Magnesium). Do you have a pH meter? You can find some cheap ones in box stores. You could replace the soil if the plant is not that large and the root system not large. It's easier to wash off the soil.

http://ezinearticles.com/?Soil-Calcium---Soil-Calcium-Is-Important-For-Proper-Growth-Of-Plants&id=657199
http://www.ipmimages.org/browse/subimages.cfm?area=62&sub=18131

Dunedin, FL

Thank you Veronica for this great information this will be of help to many that worry about theyre Brugs.

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