It could just be the she doesn't like the conditions she is in. I would move it to a shady cool spot and give the leaves a chance to grow back... I have had several in the past do that .. I just removed the leaves and they finally straightened themselves out..Good Luck!! If it doesn't make it for what ever reason I will keep a cutting for you.. Kylie

Sammie, You should be so proud of yourself. What an accomplishment for a college student! I am also a big fan of natives. My husband and I recently moved to the southern mountains in NC from suburban Chicago and couldn't be happier. We have quite a few native woodland plants and shrubs/trees. My project over the next few years is to educate myself on native savannah plants that would be appropriate for an easement on our property and work them into that area. Keep up the good work and keep educating people on the benefits of natives! You might want to either repost or direct the folks on the native board to your post here. John Blakeman has answered many many posts on the native board. I personally have learned a lot from his posts. Of course now, I have to relearn a lot as we went from the prairie of Illinois to the moutains of NC. Jeanne

Of all the butterfly mosaics I've seen, this one is the most beautiful. Girlie, this w/SURELY be accepted, and I'll bet it takes a first place ribbon. I love your pointy designs, and the different directions and different sizes, and how each piece compliments the area. I could go on and on and look and look. How can you part w/this one? I'd know that style anywhere, too. You beat all. We sure miss you here. Hope you'll post more often. When are you starting your tall tree?

Agreed with Dave on all points, i've seen plant toxicity after a strong Neem concoction was applied. It does not do too much for bacterial spot on peppers in my experience (i alternated Neem for at least 2 years in the past, it was def better than using nothing though). It will kill Japanese beetles after they've ingested sprayed pepper leaves. As for Fungus gnats, i've had previous encounters in my seed trays. The most long lasting solution i've tried is Mosquito Dunks. Break one apart into a gallon of water, shake well & let it sit overnight, then soak your potting soil thoroughly. It takes a couple of weeks and multiple soakings because of their two week life cycle, but you'll never see them again. Dunks employ a certain bacteria so if your tap water is heavy with chlorine/chloramines then neutralize it first with a few drops of lemon juice (Ascorbic acid or Sodium Ascorbate, etc). Steve