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rocco
03-16-2008, 05:03 PM
Hello everyone,
A newbie question here....any idea what is causing this on my musa basjoo leaf? I have 2 plants in a container with a south facing window with shutters
http://i29.photobucket.com/albums/c279/ikennedy/IMG_3381.jpg
mm4birds
03-16-2008, 05:18 PM
Needs more humidity. Try putting the plant on a tray filled with wet gravel and spray periodically with warm water.:bananas_b
rocco
03-16-2008, 05:39 PM
Any other options apart from this? I don't have gravel at my disposal, the plants are in a plastic pot, with holes underneath, with a tray to catch the excess water.
rocco
03-16-2008, 05:47 PM
I found this article
Humidity and Houseplants (http://www.gardenline.usask.ca/plants/humidity.html)
bigdog
03-17-2008, 12:09 PM
I wouldn't be too concerned about it. Looks like very minor damage on an otherwise pretty healthy plant. Probably related to indoor growing conditions.
Whatever
03-17-2008, 05:43 PM
Ive had that happen before from lack of water.
STEELVIPER
03-17-2008, 05:46 PM
Lack of water is my guess also. At least it looks like it.
rocco
03-17-2008, 06:43 PM
Thanks fellas...I have watered it thoroughly now, with 20-20-20 fertilizer. It has been growing at a vigorous rate since I bought it a few weeks ago, in a 15cm pot, with a sprout of 1 leaf per week
rocco
03-19-2008, 06:28 AM
Just another question for the xperts here.....when I do finally plant this in the ground on the front lawn when it warms up, what kind of mulch should I use around the plant to retain the moisture?
Cheers
cactus6103
03-19-2008, 07:02 AM
I would use whatever is local to you. Down here in NC, I use pine straw. Back in CT, I used wood chip because they were free. Just make sure you do mulch and keep them watered. Red
lorax
03-19-2008, 06:27 PM
Ah, could also be cold spots on the leaves, due to how close it is to your wintery window...
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