Leaves dropping excessively
James Kim
7 years ago
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Acca Sellowians Pineapple Guava - Excessive leaf drop
Comments (1)Here in Texas because of the gumbo soil we have to make sure we also dig a drain line into the soil away from the plant so that the water has a place to go besides the plant. This is filled also with the amended soil Because the soil around the plant will hold all the water if you don't create a way for the water to run off it just stays around the roots of the plant. Of course this is a guess as I am unable to check the soil, but this would be my guess....See MoreExcess leaves
Comments (3)I suppose making a compost enclosure would be the best way to go, and you could use it for years to come. Something simple, like a few fence posts with wire around them. You would need a gate where you can turn it once in a while and harvest when it is finished. You can find suggestions for very basic designs free on the web. Carmellia...See MoreJade Plant Dropping Excessive Leaves and Branches
Comments (1)its lacking sufficient light.. its stretching.. and the only time mine lost leaves.. was due to over watering ... i would root a few pieces... just in case.. thats some scaffolding you got going there.. ken...See MorePotted Bearss lime. White areas on leaves and dropping leaves.
Comments (1)With just this limited photo, definitely spider mites. That speckling on the leaf is a classic sign of spider mites along with the webbing. I would continue treating as you are planning on doing. And yes, definitely you should be fertilizing, you can search and see how container growers fetilize (usually with Dyna Gro Foliage Pro with every watering), and make sure that your soil is not too dense. You may need to re-pot using more porous potting mix, but cannot tell as we don't have a full photo of your tree and a photo of your soil to tell you for sure. And of course as much light as possible. Preferably a south window. Patty S....See MoreVladimir (Zone 5b Massachusetts)
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