Chris,
Attached are two jpgs of Afternoon Delight which I have concerns about. Please take a look and tell me if I need to send leaves in to you for further testing.
Thanks for a great service,
John
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Hi John,
The look you are seeing is not a virus. This is usually a nutrient deficiency from cool weather, low soil pH, or a nutrient imbalance in the soil. You also see it often on young plants that haven't established a good root system yet. If it has been cool and rainy then this can slow the transfer of nutrients from the roots to the leaves and you get a lighter color between the veins.
Also, is this guy being crowded out by other things? They might be choking out the hosta a little bit too.
A little fertilizer boost might help, but it may also grow out of it.
So not to worry, this is a pretty normal look actually
Hope that helps,
Chris
The look you are seeing is not a virus. This is usually a nutrient deficiency from cool weather, low soil pH, or a nutrient imbalance in the soil. You also see it often on young plants that haven't established a good root system yet. If it has been cool and rainy then this can slow the transfer of nutrients from the roots to the leaves and you get a lighter color between the veins.
Also, is this guy being crowded out by other things? They might be choking out the hosta a little bit too.
A little fertilizer boost might help, but it may also grow out of it.
So not to worry, this is a pretty normal look actually
Hope that helps,
Chris
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Thanks Chris, I was afraid I was going to have to lose one I'm looking forward to seeing at maturity.
I will acidify the soil with some Epsom salt tomorrow and toss in a little fertilizer. I know that she is planted in area where I have had a ph problem cause there is a Gardenia nearby with green veins and lighter green surfaces. Been wrestling with the problem for a couple of years using Epsom salts but have had small success.
May have to ultimately move the hosta.
Also, since I am new on this Forum, I would like to make a donation to help costs. How do I do this, and what is an appropriate amount?
Again, Thanks,
I will acidify the soil with some Epsom salt tomorrow and toss in a little fertilizer. I know that she is planted in area where I have had a ph problem cause there is a Gardenia nearby with green veins and lighter green surfaces. Been wrestling with the problem for a couple of years using Epsom salts but have had small success.
May have to ultimately move the hosta.
Also, since I am new on this Forum, I would like to make a donation to help costs. How do I do this, and what is an appropriate amount?
Again, Thanks,
John
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Hi Trawler John! Welcome!
I don’t think epsom salts will acidify the soil much. You might want to add peat moss and/or pine needles, or there is some sort of chemical you can add. Forget what it is called, but they use it for azaleas, blueberries and such. I think MiracleGrow makes a fertilizer/acidifier specifically for this, MirAcid? Something like that.
wanda
I don’t think epsom salts will acidify the soil much. You might want to add peat moss and/or pine needles, or there is some sort of chemical you can add. Forget what it is called, but they use it for azaleas, blueberries and such. I think MiracleGrow makes a fertilizer/acidifier specifically for this, MirAcid? Something like that.
wanda
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