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A leaf on one of my plants is completely limp. When I got home, I thought it was just from the hot weather (80's), because the other leaves were a little flagging too. But after the other leaves perked up from water and shade, this one didn't. It's not the newest leaf, but it's still sorda small. It's really dark in color as well. Would it just die from the heat, or is it some bad disease that will spread to the other plants?

5/27/2003 5:48:56 PM

North Ga

Sounds like something I wouldn't be worried about right now Brig, but keep a close eye on your plant overall. I have had freaky things happen to my plants but it turns out to be nothing. Just my experience. And only three years. I'm no expert.

5/27/2003 5:54:50 PM

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If it's a very dark green, then we may be seeing the effects of too much Nitrogen. When & how much fertilizer has been used?

Steve

5/27/2003 7:18:18 PM

That thought crossed my mind Steve...I've only fertilized twice, with a teaspoon/gallon of 15-30-15, and the two applications where 9 days apart. All the other leaves are normal green...not very dark at all. Would it affect just one leaf?

5/27/2003 7:26:01 PM

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That sounds like a reasonable rate & I doubt that is the source of the trouble. It seems early to be finding fungal or viral pathogens causing abnormalities of the vascular system too.

Are these plants covered all day? If not, a bird, squirrel, cat, stiff breeze, or leg raising male dog could all cause trouble for single leaf stalks. If a thorough examination fails to show signs of a physical break in the stem - give that leaf the dreaded sniff test. Even a flashlight trained across the leaf at an angle after dark may show a dog's shining residue if rain hasn't washed it off. Time for some detective work. Dog or cat pee would also account for the very dark color if the event took place 5-10 days ago.

I'm always paranoid about what might happen to the little ones when they're uncovered all day. Once they're bigger & better established things should get easier.

Jeez! Like raising my son now that I think about it!!! Good thing the neighbors dog doesn't target him!!!

Perhaps a genetic issue to signal that this is one to cull?

Steve

5/27/2003 8:40:58 PM

Well it looks like half of the leaf recovered over night, but it still looks pretty sad. Our dog usually squats in the grass, but it's possible. I'm not going to worry about it.

5/28/2003 9:10:19 AM

Montoursville, PA

It is amazing what we observe while really watching any plant grow into production. Turn the leaf to see what the underside hides from view. It could also just be nature culling an unneeded or poorly developed part.

5/28/2003 9:52:12 AM

Long Island,New York

My bet is that the leaf just got toasted a bit more than the wilting ones............G

5/28/2003 4:23:07 PM

Kuna, Id.

Brigitte,
I had a 102 day here (the weather man said 90 for high) so only the low heat plants were shaded. Anyhow some of my leaves were so burnt they fell apart when I touched them, the good part is the rest of the plant bounced back OK.I will be putting up the misters a lot sonner then expected.
Ken

5/30/2003 2:05:27 AM