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What is causing this????
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A newbie question here....any idea what is causing this on my musa basjoo leaf? I have 2 plants in a container with a south facing window with shutters  |
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Re: What is causing this????
Needs more humidity. Try putting the plant on a tray filled with wet gravel and spray periodically with warm water.
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03-16-2008, 05:39 PM
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Re: What is causing this????
Any other options apart from this? I don't have gravel at my disposal, the plants are in a plastic pot, with holes underneath, with a tray to catch the excess water.
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Re: What is causing this????
I wouldn't be too concerned about it. Looks like very minor damage on an otherwise pretty healthy plant. Probably related to indoor growing conditions.
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03-17-2008, 05:43 PM
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Re: What is causing this????
Ive had that happen before from lack of water.
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Re: What is causing this????
Lack of water is my guess also. At least it looks like it.
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03-17-2008, 06:43 PM
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Re: What is causing this????
Thanks fellas...I have watered it thoroughly now, with 20-20-20 fertilizer. It has been growing at a vigorous rate since I bought it a few weeks ago, in a 15cm pot, with a sprout of 1 leaf per week
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03-19-2008, 06:28 AM
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Re: What is causing this????
Just another question for the xperts here.....when I do finally plant this in the ground on the front lawn when it warms up, what kind of mulch should I use around the plant to retain the moisture?
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03-19-2008, 07:02 AM
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Re: What is causing this????
I would use whatever is local to you. Down here in NC, I use pine straw. Back in CT, I used wood chip because they were free. Just make sure you do mulch and keep them watered. Red
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Re: What is causing this????
Ah, could also be cold spots on the leaves, due to how close it is to your wintery window...
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