Wow guys! Thanks so much for all of the support. I'm located in Oregon if that matters.
I've had this plant for about 2 years and it is not too terribly large (maybe about 4 feet). I checked the roots and it does not appear to be potbound at all. I can really only see the roots on the bottom of the pot. It still has yet to bloom but I do have it under a grow light that it seems to really like. Ironically I did have it outside during some of the summer but it quickly declined and then when I brought it back in my room under the grow light it started taking off again. This plant seems to hate being outside (morning sun and afternoon shade) which is super odd. It still has yet to bloom indoors but I hope it does someday since I hear they smell awesome.
I did actually try feeding it with those fertilizer spikes and shortly after is when I noticed this problem pop up. I wonder if perhaps this could be due to excess salt in the soil? Or perhaps the soil is too alkaline/acidic? Haha, there are just so many variables that come into play, but Im hoping it's just some sort of blight or maybe in the worst case salt build up or acidity problems since I heard those are both difficult and time consuming to correct.
I've already removed the diseased branches don't think the spots can be wiped off.. i think they are physically part of the leaf. I also notice affected leaves lose their vigor and turn a sickly light/yellowish green while the spots start appearing and eventually just wither off the plant. The healthy leaves are very defined and a vivid darkish green. This plant does need a TON of water though. It drinks a lot so I'd be surprised if I was overwatering.
Thanks for the idea on the hydrogen peroxide, I will be sure to try it and check back. Thanks again and let me know if you guys have any further ideas :)
Was also wondering... has anyone tried to grow pyrostegia venusta aka flame vine? This plant is among the most beautiful things I've seen but it is simply impossible to keep alive indoors or out. It's as fussy as it is beautiful. Maybe it just is too tropical for Oregon though.
I was also thinking about Chinese Wisteria... anyone know if this could work indoors under a grow light? I hear they like shade and yes... I know they get huge! :P
I'm intrigued to try it since I hear the flowers smell like grape koolaid?!?. That would be awesome :D
