View Single Post
Old 05-05-2007, 09:03 AM   #5 (permalink)
Lagniappe
 
Lagniappe's Avatar
 
Join Date: Apr 2007
Posts: 2,111
BananaBucks : 252,302
Feedback: 22 / 100%
Said "Thanks" 1,378 Times
Was Thanked 1,402 Times in 558 Posts
Said "Welcome to Bananas" 535 Times
Default Re: Why are the leaves tearing on my E. Maurelii ?

Thanks y'all ,
I hope it is as Bigdog says and it grows out of it. This year I'll be sure to mulch and cover a little heavier . - "mulch and cover" , sounds like an army term.
jmilligan1976, I'm very new to this hobby and have not heard of this condition(strangles) but I hope it is not the case !
This plant has had thirteen leaves ,some were damaged by the Easter frost, the latest "cigar leaf " (?) seems to be normal but may break up while unfurling. And in counting these leaves this morning I found mealy bugs on this and onother of my plants along with slugs. My seedlings also have slugs around them but they seem disinterested in the plants(bananas) ...not the case with my philodendrons who have been stripped overnight.
Thanks again, I'm glad that there is a site like this where a newbie like me can tap into others knowledge and avoid the mistakes and discouragement that comes along with "learning from ones mistakes". My bananas appreciate it as well.
Pete
Lagniappe is offline   Reply With Quote Send A Private Message To Lagniappe
Sponsors