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Posted by nynaeve z8 TX (My Page) on Sat, May 27, 06 at 0:37
| Hello, I am visiting from the orchid forum. This is a photo of my mom's begonia. She says it has this problem on the leaves where they turn brown and paper thin. Any suggestions for a cure would be greatly appreciated! Thanks!
Teresa
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RE: Leaf Disease?
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| I have that kind of damage when I forget a plant I've stuck someplace to water it, and the sun comes around the corner and cooks it, especially if the leaves are wet. Doesn't look like any disease I've seen--tho' I'm sure there are plenty! I'd just take off the damaged leaves. An early begonia 'guru' of mine said plants can never repair a damaged leaf, but will expend energy trying to, so take 'em off. I'm not sure they actually do try to repair 'em, but I do know they can't, and the plant will do better without them. Often the little bud at the leaf base will start growing and you'll have a bushier plant. |
RE: Leaf Disease?
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| Greenelbows is right. That looks like sunburn to me. Plant probably needs shadier conditions and little drink of water with a pinch of epsom salts in it. Lainey |
RE: Leaf Disease?
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| While on the subject of leaf "disease," what is the best way to deal with mildew forming on the leaves of tuberous begonias? Spray??? |
RE: Leaf Disease?
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| Move it to a shadier spot for a while and water well. Pinch off the damaged leaves and maybe even most of the leggy stems. When it recovers you can move it back to a sunnier locale. This is Dragon Wings and it can take full sun as long as it doesn't dry out. |
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