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I have 2 Alaeas planted in my front yard facing North in Dallas, TX. The plants were planted in fall of last year and have been health. But recently they have started turning brown with some leaves having spots. Here are some pics
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Here is a link that might be useful: Azalea pics
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| Is the soil moist when you insert a finger to a depth of 4"? It may be getting dry spells and wet spells due to the summer temperatures. Evenly moist soil should be the goal. Azalea roots grow mostly in the top 4" of the soil and are very tiny and fibruous. This area also tends to dry out fast during summer when the winds pick up and the temps regularly stay in the 100s. Long periods of drought will weaken plants, allowing them to suffer from other ailments like fungal infections. Overwatering can also cause problems and root rot so try to water when the soil starts to feel almost dry. Some wilting of leaves is ok provided they recover when the sun goes down or by next morning. Extreme looking wilting episodes however should be dealt with immediately (ie, apply about 1 gallon of water) since a rootball that dries out may be difficult to save (of all things, they actually tend to repel water so you have to drip irrigate them or dunk the shrub in a container full of water). What kind of soil do you have? Most locations the DFW Area require planting in raised beds because of the clay content. Examples: never wanter the leaves; water the soil only and do it early in the mornings; dispose of plant debris under the shrubs; throw away infected leaves in the trash instead of the compost pile; allow for good air movement between plants by separating the shrubs; etc |
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