Basjoo leaves tips turn dry and brown

shopgirl2 · 07-12-2009, 07:30 AM

I have my basjoos in the ground. lately i am noticing the leave tips turn dry and brown. also noticed something chewing on them (holes).

I appreciate your input and advise as I would not like to loose (sp) them.
They otherwise, look very healthy. I live in N.C. zone 8A and lately we have been having a drought, if it rains it is very little. I do give them deep waterings.
I have fed them potassium in addition to 10-10-10. About a cup for each.

thank you for your advise.

Richard · 07-12-2009, 08:20 AM

The holes are from an insect such as grasshopper or moth larvae. The tip burn is apparently not from lack of water. Check the pH of your soil.

Lagniappe · 07-12-2009, 08:35 AM

I had a localized infestation of little, grey - brown beetles this year. They only got on a few plants, but put tiny, jagged, holes all around. They're about as big around as a pencil, and the holes are just about that size as well.
Zoom in on this pic (click on it , then click on it again) to see the holes. The problem was only in this bed and only lasted a short while (There are probably eggs all over these plants).

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