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lime green leaves

18 years ago

I recently pruned my double yellow hibiscus bush and it is filling in great. However some of the leaves are a lime green in color and the veins are really noticeable. Does anyone know why is this is??

Comments (2)

rjj1
18 years ago
It sounds like you are not using fertilizer on a regular basis. I feed at least once a week.

randy
idahogardner
18 years ago
It sounds like Chlorosis or a vitamin defeciency. I would feed it, and if there is a possibility of the soil being alkaline I would try to correct that also.

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