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Apr 9, 2016 11:30 AM CST
Name: Luis
Hurst, TX, U.S.A. (Zone 8a)
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Probably a spider mite infestation. They tend to nibble on the mid-rib of the leaves, giving it this "weird" look. Not much you can do to correct the damage once you address the infestation. Real heavy infestations can defoliate plants so do not wait too long to spray the plants. A single spray of miticide (top and bottom of leaves) in mid-May usually prevents severe injury. A second spray applied in 10 - 14 days may be necessary to kill those mites which have hatched from eggs. Make a note in the 2017 wall calendar or in an electronic calendar to spray before this issue started. Nice pictures, by the way!!! My White by the Gate and Prof Sargent are almost done blooming here.
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