If I haven't said it, thank you so much for your time
When i initially planted all the plants i dug into the, probably crappy, Yuma soil. About 12 round x 9 deep at least. The soil I used should allow for good drainage, but as the plant grew it may have outgrown that area. I will get in there from an angle and see if i can do more without unearthing. There is a lot of gravel in the dirt under what i put in so that hopefully will help drainage some.
I think the heat as well as the sun may be the combination, but then again, why 1 stem at a time? Very frustrating. I will get a better look tomorrow, but it seems to be, right at the stalk where all the branches come out of, shrivel up and just all go brown. Just 1 I will also see if i can get some more pix. I dont know if you call them leaves, but the branch that is going to go bad, the leaves go soft first ( i don't want to say limp, just not firm like when they are healthy).
I do think getting the water tested is a must.
I will make some calls Friday to see where i can get it done.
I will see tomorrow if i can get a light airy mesh fabric to maybe make a "lean-to" to offer some shade during the peak sun hours
I will get some better pix tomorrow
good night for now
erica
