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Wed, Aug 5, 09 at 14:58
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I had bought a container dahlia plant for my deck this spring and it has been growing nicely giving great blooms these last two months. In terms of care I have been watering everyday and also removing spent flowers and cutting the flower stems of the dead flowers. That had been encouraging new blooms and all was well until last week! suddenly I started noticing brown leaves thru'out the plant and the brown leaves were then drying / burning off. I have absolutely no clue as to what must have brought this on? Will appreciate any insights and possible solution to save my plant! Many thx for reading! |
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| Did you fertilize with anything that might be burning your leaves? When I had a couple container type dahlias, I recall that they were the first to go as far as blooming went. Those are the only things I can think of for what you describe. I'd just take the brown leaves off, they're not coming back to green, I don't think. Maybe your plant is taking a breather and will have a second spurt? |
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- Posted by corgicorner Mass 6/7 (corgicorner6@msn.com) on Mon, Aug 10, 09 at 13:40
| How is your soil in the pot? Does the soil drain well? NEVER use garden dirt only in a planter. Another thing--being a container plant, be sure your plant is not "dry" before fertilizing--in other words, if in doubt, water the plant at least an hour before fertilizing. An ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure! |
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