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Pocatello, Idaho  GardeningGram Apr 16, 2018 11:24 AM CST |
I have a good sized star Jasmine that I brought indoors last fall(we live in SE Idaho). Is dropped a lot of brown brittle leaves during the winter. I think it didn't get enough water or light so I cut back all the dead wood and moved it to a big shaded window. Now it has a lot of new growth and some tendrils forming. My problem is, it is dropping some curled leaves. They are green...what is going on?   |
Name: Will Creed NYC Professional indoor plant consultan  WillC Apr 16, 2018 12:29 PM CST |
| Are you losing a few or a lot of green leaves? Where are they falling from - new growth stems or older stems? What is your watering routine? Will Creed Horticultural Help, NYC www.HorticulturalHelp.com I now have a book available on indoor plant care |
Pocatello, Idaho GardeningGram Apr 16, 2018 4:21 PM CST |
| It is new growth that is dropping. A handful or so...I water two or three times a week, when the soil feels dry on top. |
Name: Will Creed NYC Professional indoor plant consultan WillC Apr 16, 2018 4:59 PM CST |
| You may be overwatering - not allowing the soil to get quite dry enough between waterings. Also, check for spider mites. Will Creed Horticultural Help, NYC www.HorticulturalHelp.com I now have a book available on indoor plant care |
Pocatello, Idaho GardeningGram Apr 16, 2018 11:06 PM CST |
| Spider Mite! My daughter said she thought she saw some tiny spiders and some web! What is the best treatment? |
Name: Will Creed NYC Professional indoor plant consultan WillC Apr 17, 2018 9:06 AM CST |
| Jasmines are favored hosts of spider mites. Mix a solution of liquid dish soap and water and spray the entire plants so thoroughly that all leaf and stem surfaces are literally dripping wet. If you fail to make spray contact with just a few, they will reproduce and the infestation will return. It is a messy task, but if you are really thorough, one treatment may be all that is required. But continue to be vigilant. Will Creed Horticultural Help, NYC www.HorticulturalHelp.com I now have a book available on indoor plant care |
Pocatello, Idaho GardeningGram Apr 17, 2018 9:08 AM CST |
| Thank you so much!! Now if the wind will just stop blowing so I can plant my carrots!! |
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