Why did all the leaves fall off 1 of 2 of my newly planted rose bush
I asked in my old thread about the 2 flower carpet roses that looked totally different to me yet they were the same exact rose, but nobody responded so I figured maybe start in a new thread. I planted these a few weeks ago and now one has completely lost all its leaves and buds, where as the other one looks pretty damn good for the hot dry weather here in MA. It hasn't been unbearable heat though...but now that type of heat is due to hit in like 2 days for at least a week and I'm really nervous the hot sun will scorch the poor thing :(. What do you think caused this to happen? And what should I do about it?
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Nessdizzle Formally 6a, now 9b Central Florida
7 years agoThis is the other bush (the one that looked different, than all the other "Scarlet" flower carpet roses) this one looks pretty good to me
it does have one flower a completely different color than the others, which idk if that's common but I thought it was odd...but I liked that odd bloom the best! Here is the bloom color of all the blooms aside of odd one:
Now here is the odd bloom color:
This is the color I was shooting for! But all the others looked way more pink? I'm so lost as to what is going on with these two roses.....some info about where they're planted...they're on a slope, in full sun, facing east. I think they may have been over watered..but not 100%. I watered them a lot right when I planted them, I also planted 3 huge azalea bushes right behind them (for privacy..and THOSE things are another story! All leaves fell off of those as well! What the heck am I doing wrong??) so I read that azalea don't like to be in really 'wet soil' so I checked the soil a couple days after and it felt wet still? Not like soaking wet, but not barely damp either. And so I thought I'd leave them and hope sun dries it out some...then a day later DH told me he watered the new plants really really good... To which caused me to panic because what if the solid was still wet? Could that have killed this bush? (Prob what did to my azaleas..oh I hope those didn't die :(....)
jim1961 / Central Pennsylvania / Zone 6
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Why are the leaves falling off??
Comments (3)Hi Ed. I believe your plant is an Aralia.. I notice it's not placed near a window..right? Though Aralia doesn't need direct sun, it should, at a minimum, receive bright light..Looks like it's in a dark corner.. You say the care instructions state to water regularly..ppl interpret watering instructions differently..Plus, most labels are incorrect..Soil should dry out between waterings..stick a finger in soil..about 3-4" deep..if your finger comes out dry, it's time for a drink, but if it comes out moist or muddy, do not water..Wait a few days and recheck.Repeat test. You mentioned repotting..what size pot was it in, and which size did you repot to? It's customary to go up 1-2 sizes. Last, check for insects..I'm not saying your plant has this problem, but it never hurts to inspect a newly purchased plant. Spider mites are most common on Aralias. I'm guessing it's receiving inadequate light and soil is too wet. Aralias are fussy..Changing locations, repotting, it's bound to lose some leaves, but not nearly as many as you mentioned.. Is it possible to set plant outside? If so, place in a shady spot then work up to obstructed bright..Toni...See MoreMini rose leaves yellowing and falling off.
Comments (11)I had precisely the same situation: a store-bought plant that was doing great for a while under fluorescent light (a CFL in a gooseneck lamp), then the lower leaves started yellowing, showing spots, etc. I took a really close look under a low-power microscope, and found out I had mites. These little suckers are nearly transparent, unlike the black ones that are relatively easy to spot. I believe that the plant cuts off nutrients to the infested leaves as a defense mechanism, since the mites can't suck the juices from a dry leaf. Use a miticide if you're OK with chemical treatments; Bayer's 3-in-1 has a particularly effective agent in it. If not, or if your state hasn't approved the stuff for sale (you cannot buy it in NY), you can try my approach: fill a bucket with soapy water (dish detergent, ca. 1/2 tsp per gallon), and shove the entire plant, upside-down, into the water. Slosh it around, and up-and-down, for about a minute. This removes the bugs, drowns the ones who won't let go, and I think it might even damage the eggs (tiny white specks on the bottom of the leaves.) Repeat once a week for at least 3 weeks (the mites have a 10-day life cycle), and maybe once a month after that to keep 'em down. The mites prefer a dry environment, so this treatment, along with misting, will prevent them from doing noticeable damage. I think the real problem with keeping these plants indoors is that the mites are not exposed to their natural predators, so their population can explode very quickly. They are incredibly persistent, and they will keep coming back time and time again if you don't manage to kill off every last one of them (and every last egg as well!) Unless you like having ladybugs crawling around the house, you're stuck with regular washing, or chemical treatments, to keep them under control. Here is a link that might be useful: Article on Spider Mites...See Moreall the leaves fall off...
Comments (11)Blackspot is a fungal disease, and yes, once a plant is infected, it can cause all of the leaves to fall off. It affect the leaf's ability to perform photosynthesis. Some varieties are more resistant to blackspot (you'll hear the term "disease resistant", the "disease" referred to is usually blackspot). That's why some get all spotty and drop leaves right away, some just get very spotty but hold on to leaves and some might get a spot or two but leaves stay green and don't drop. Lime sulfur in the soil won't help. The disease stays on leaves and canes. Using a fungicide like the one Liz uses (Bayer Advanced Disease Control for Roses, Flowers and Shrubs) on a regular basis will help the plants resist an outbreak of blackspot. You can start now, but note that the blackspots on the leaves don't go away. Next year, start your fungicide application right after pruning, and continue through the season (usually through October here). Lime sulfer can be used once or twice in late winter (I think temps have to be in the 40-degree range) as a dormant spray to help control any blackspot that may have overwintered. Ditto on the check for spider mites....See MoreWhy did my rose bush just dropped all its leaves?
Comments (0)A rose drops off all its leaves for two reason. One is to conserve water for the roots when it is too dry and the other is because of stress such as newly planted. Roses have three leaf buds and can produce three sets of leaves. When they get enough water or get stablized in their new home, they will then put out new leaves and start to grow again....See Morejim1961 / Central Pennsylvania / Zone 6
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