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gardenia leave edges turning brown
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Posted by amalo (My Page) on Sat, Jul 14, 07 at 13:19
| Hi! I have a gardenia which has been quite healthy with blooming flowers. Recently the leaves have started developing brown/black edges, especially the new growth. There is no yellowing of leaves only black/brown on the edges of some of the leaves, the rest of the plant seems to be very green and healthy and growing a lot of new leaves. Does this mean that the soil is too alkaline? should it be more acidic? Does that mean I should add more epsom salts? I did that about 2 weeks ago, is it ok to do it again? Can anyone suggest aything else? thanks in advance for any replies. Amal |
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RE: gardenia leave edges turning brown
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- Posted by jimshy z7 Brooklyn, NY (My Page) on
Mon, Jul 16, 07 at 9:29
| Don't add more anything! Leaf browning at the edges is often a sign of too much fertilizer or salts at the roots, so go easy on it. I can also mean it's drying out too quickly and may need a bit more shade. As long as the rest of the plant is healthy, don't make drastic changes; if the leaves start yellowing or dropping, then it may be root rot or a dozen other things -- fellow gardenia martyrs, please jump in! Jim |
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