Post a reply

Image
Jul 25, 2016 11:53 PM CST
Thread OP
Fresno, CA
Hello,
I have yellowing leaves on my plumerias (one plant worse than the other). The plants are in year 3 of growth. They are planted in a cactus mix and watered once a week and dry out in between waterings - it is now regularly over 100 degrees in Central CA. Full sun but not enough to burn the leaves. I fertilized in the spring with a balanced tropical mix, added Epsom salt a month later, and recently added a bloom fertilizer recommended for plumerias. There were some glassy wing sharpshooters for a few weeks but I trapped them and haven't seen any since. Could be some scale but it's tough to tell. What do the photos tell you?
Thanks for help
Thumb of 2016-07-26/Deadhead/b970d6


Thumb of 2016-07-26/Deadhead/8fa12e


Thumb of 2016-07-26/Deadhead/bfecb9


Thumb of 2016-07-26/Deadhead/a19bfc


Thumb of 2016-07-26/Deadhead/4e7558


Thumb of 2016-07-26/Deadhead/b2e24b
Avatar for Dutchlady1
Jul 26, 2016 4:04 AM CST

Plumerias Photo Contest Winner: 2015 Charter ATP Member I was one of the first 300 contributors to the plant database! Garden Ideas: Master Level Forum moderator
Region: Florida Cat Lover Garden Sages Cactus and Succulents Tropicals Hosted a Not-A-Raffle-Raffle
Welcome! deadhead
I wish I had an answer for you. All I can think of it's the heat. Thanks for posting such great pictures to illustrate your point but could you maybe also take a shot of the underside of the leaves?
Image
Jul 26, 2016 8:52 AM CST
Name: Ken Ramsey
Vero Beach, FL (Zone 10a)
Bromeliad Vegetable Grower Region: United States of America Tropicals Plumerias Orchids
Region: Mississippi Master Gardener: Mississippi Hummingbirder Cat Lover Composter Seller of Garden Stuff
The leaves look healthy, other than the yellowness. At least I see no evidence of pest or disease. I have a suspicion it is a combination of heat and lack or enough watering to keep the media (at least) slightly moist. Without adequate water, the roots can't utilize fertilizer properly. Perhaps you can supply some shade between 11:00 AM and 3:00 PM and increase the watering. Spraying the leaves in the early AM and possibly again in the late PM might help. At least, that's what I do now that we have such high heat indices every day.
drdawg (Dr. Kenneth Ramsey)

The reason it's so hard to lose weight when you get up in age is because your body and your fat have become good friends.
Image
Jul 26, 2016 8:55 AM CST
Name: Cheryl
North of Houston TX (Zone 9a)
Region: Texas Greenhouse Plant Identifier Plant Lover: Loves 'em all! Plumerias Ponds
Foliage Fan Enjoys or suffers hot summers Tropicals Garden Ideas: Master Level Garden Sages Million Pollinator Garden Challenge
I agree when we hat consistent 100°,I had to move my trees. If it is 100° and it 1) has reflection from the pool,and 2) is surrounded by cement, you can add almost 15° more to the ambient temperature. Try a little more water and but mostly a break from the sun, perhaps under a tree or awning for bright light?
Life is short, Break the rules, Forgive quickly, Kiss slowly, Love Truly, Laugh
uncontrollably, And never regret anything that made you Smile.
Only the members of the Members group may reply to this thread.
  • Started by: Deadhead
  • Replies: 3, views: 20,098
Member Login:

( No account? Join now! )

Today's site banner is by mcash70 and is called "Queen Ann's Lace"

This site is protected by reCAPTCHA and the Google Privacy Policy and Terms of Service apply.