I grew moonflowers before when someone gave me a few seedlings. This year i decided to grow them from a packet of seeds. I had some success, although I'm not sure what is causing the holes in the leaves. I've noticed no pests. Not sure what is causing this. Any help would be appreciated.
Could be slugs/snails, they like to chew holes in leaves like that. They tend to be active at night which could explain why you haven't seen them, but you can sometimes spot their slime trails in the area--have you noticed anything like that?
gold beetle type bugs i have them on mine having to spray them. look for shiny bugs on bottom
I've noticed aphids. no slugs or snails. Under the leaves is fine. Do aphids eat them?
Slugs should also leave a slime trail. It's hard to tell from your pics but it almost looks like one of the leaves has a dried up section to the hole. Could it be it's just damage? Maybe they dried out a bit & the leaves pitted?
Hi everyone,
I'm just dropping by to thank everyone who replied to my post. As of today, I've sprayed some 7-dust and the new leaves have no dried ends or holes. As instructed, I knicked the seeds and soaked them before planting. Maybe I knicked a little too deep and the holes on the first leaves was the result.
I am looking forward to that lovely smell as well as giving some to my neighbors.
Thanks,
Sylvia
I saw a very small slug on one of my moonflower seedlings, which had even more damage. A little vinegar on the soil around them did the trick. (I try not to use Sevin, because it kills bees.) I gave each seedling a pinch of fertilizer, and they're growing like mad.
This message was edited Jun 21, 2009 9:58 AM
bees go on the flower
