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Lagniappe · 05-05-2007, 10:03 AM

Thanks y'all ,
I hope it is as Bigdog says and it grows out of it. This year I'll be sure to mulch and cover a little heavier . - "mulch and cover" , sounds like an army term.
jmilligan1976, I'm very new to this hobby and have not heard of this condition(strangles) but I hope it is not the case !
This plant has had thirteen leaves ,some were damaged by the Easter frost, the latest "cigar leaf " (?) seems to be normal but may break up while unfurling. And in counting these leaves this morning I found mealy bugs on this and onother of my plants along with slugs. My seedlings also have slugs around them but they seem disinterested in the plants(bananas) ...not the case with my philodendrons who have been stripped overnight.
Thanks again, I'm glad that there is a site like this where a newbie like me can tap into others knowledge and avoid the mistakes and discouragement that comes along with "learning from ones mistakes". My bananas appreciate it as well.
Pete

05-05-2007, 10:03 AM	#5 (permalink)
Lagniappe I'm a soillll mannn :D Lagniappe's Photo Gallery Location: North La Find me on the map! Zone: 8 Name: Pete Join Date: Apr 2007 Posts: 897 BananaBucks : 9,300 Feedback: 20 / 100% Thanks: 263 Thanked 222 Times in 123 Posts Welcomes: 273	Re: Why are the leaves tearing on my E. Maurelii ? Thanks y'all , I hope it is as Bigdog says and it grows out of it. This year I'll be sure to mulch and cover a little heavier . - "mulch and cover" , sounds like an army term. jmilligan1976, I'm very new to this hobby and have not heard of this condition(strangles) but I hope it is not the case ! This plant has had thirteen leaves ,some were damaged by the Easter frost, the latest "cigar leaf " (?) seems to be normal but may break up while unfurling. And in counting these leaves this morning I found mealy bugs on this and onother of my plants along with slugs. My seedlings also have slugs around them but they seem disinterested in the plants(bananas) ...not the case with my philodendrons who have been stripped overnight. Thanks again, I'm glad that there is a site like this where a newbie like me can tap into others knowledge and avoid the mistakes and discouragement that comes along with "learning from ones mistakes". My bananas appreciate it as well. Pete __________________ I'm not tipsy ! I'm just not very articulate and maybe a lil tipsy .