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cosmos leaf tips turning brown

17 years ago

Hi, I was wondering if anyone could tell me why my Cosmos leaf tips are turning brown and dying.

It is in a container with a soiless mix. it looks healthy except for this which seems to be spreading.

I did find a few aphids, do you think this is their work, or something else?

thanks for the help!

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kitkat_oregon
17 years ago
I dont know if this helps but my cosmos seedlings all had crispy leaf tips and as soon as I took them out of the seedling medium and put them in good old garden soil they recovered immediately. I dont think cosmos enjoy the container life style. Just my opinion.
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