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A very unhappy California Sunset... Help!?!?

TruNorth7
11 years ago

So... My CA Sunset was beautiful when it arrived a week ago. 4 inflos, strong happy branches. Now, it looks terrible. The branches feel rubbery and are withered, as is the trunk. It looks like it needs water, but I've watered it several times and the soil is damp, but not too wet. When it first came, I gave it and all the others some SuperThrive and B-1. A subsequent watering had FE. The other 4 from JJ look good (though a few of J-105's leaves got a little sunburned).

It oozes white sap when pricked with a pin.

Branch

Individual flowers are yellowing and falling off.

Inflo

Its pretty chilly today, so I put it on a heat mat in the garage. I guess I should have done that earlier, but I didn't want to take my Vigna Caracallas off (the first just sprouted :)

So, what do you think? I would hate to do so, but I'm wondering if I should cut the inflos off? I thought initially it was just a bit shocked from being pampered in a greenhouse, but it is getting worse.

I would appreciate any insight or help. I feel like a terrible plumeria mom for killing such a beautiful plant.

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