What causes these spots on new schefflera leaves?
elkay_gw
12 years ago
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New Schefflera leaves
Comments (17)Here's sort of how I reason through the issue: I don't see the fungal bodies as a direct threat to the plant because the plant appears to be living in harmony with them - witness the nice healthy roots. If they were to be a threat, it would be to the longevity of the soil. Since they feed on dead plant matter, they can collapse the soil fairly quickly ..... BUT, the roots have well-colonized the soil already and have actually become part of the soil structure, so a collapsing soil isn't as large an issue as it would be with an over-potted plant or a new planting where roots had NOT colonized the entire mass. So, even if the fungal stuff caused the soil to break down more quickly, it's still not a huge issue. How would I approach a solution? First, if she was misting, I would stop. I would make SURE the plant is in an area with good air movement. Then, I would identify whether we have a fungal pathogen (it could even be an abiotic pathogen, for all we know) or an insect problem at work. If insects, I would identify & treat with the least noxious means that would would bring them into check. If it was something fungal, I would treat it with a systemic fungicide, which, btw, would also likely kill the fungal bodies in the soil. Pictures of the affected leaves would be very helpful. Al...See MoreWhat causes albino spots on leaves?
Comments (2)I wish I knew how rhizo,...I am so so dumb even with the instructions!!!I need to elarn though...Do you how? do you know what is the easiest instructions to do so. I mean easy. I read the post on this site, and I couldn't get it :-(...See MoreSchefflera Gold new leaves wilting
Comments (2)hi you moved a large plant from one location to another ... so one would ask themselves.. how did the 'culture' change ... a lot of tropical plants.. are shade plants ... growing under the forest canopy ... perhaps you have it in too much sun??? a corollary to that.. is that it was in a shaded greenhouse.. and now you have it in blistering sun ... if i see you pic correctly ... i would probably reduce direct sun ... you are a bit closer to the equator.. than most of us who grow plants in a window ... the other option.. was that you moved it outside ... and it was colder than it preferred ... and you shocked it somehow ... you water a plant when it needs water.. and you have to insert your index finger.. and teach it how to understand when such is needed ... perhaps our friends in teh hosueplant forum can leand some insight into such ... good luck ken ps: your pic is an optical illusion.. shadows running both right and left ... if your plant is against a wall on the right .. you are frying it ... and if the sun is coming from right .. then why is there a shadow to the right of what looks like hanging blinds behind the plant???? ... so.. is that a wall or a balcony on the right???? ... where is the sun coming from????...See MoreSpots on new Schefflera growth
Comments (3)Stephanie, since you've recently made a move with these plants, I'm going to guess that the issue might be adema, something that shows up very frequently in Schefflera. I'll believe it even more strongly if you tell me if these spots are bumpy. If you still have questions after researching adema in plants, please let me know. It's not typically a problem but a signal that your plant is dealing with a moisture over load....See Moreelkay_gw
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