I am growing some herbs outside, in pots. I'm having this problem where the tips of the leaves of certain plants become dried out and turn the color of rust. Is this a disease of some sort, or am I doing something wrong like not enough sun, fertilizer, etc? Any help would be greatly appreciated.
2006-08-28 07:27:00 · 4 answers · asked by D 2 in Home & Garden ➔ Garden & Landscape
I should have been more clear above - the tips of the leaves of certain plants are becoming dry and rust-colored
2006-08-28 07:29:02 · update #1
I have a number of herbs in pots on my porch. They get strong afternoon sun. I do not have the pots sitting directly on the concrete, but instead have them on top of bricks. I water them everyday since they dry out quickly. You might check to see if they need more water. Also, I have not given them any fertilizer since they are delicate and I'm afraid it would burn them. See if this helps. Best of luck!
2006-08-28 07:31:58 · answer #1 · answered by Caki 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Are you watering them with house water? One of the most likely problems with that kind of symptom is chemicals in the water, especially with sensitive plants. Another is low humidity.
From The Garden Helper:
"Browning of leaf tips or leaf margins ...Lack of humidity, fertilizer burn, poor water quality (chlorine, fluoride, sodium, boron, soluble salts, etc.), incorrect fertilizer, spray damage (insecticides, oil, leaf-glossing materials), incorrect soil pH or pollutants in the air (gasses etc.). City water is treated with chemicals for your safety, however plants don't like chlorine or fluoride, so it's a very good idea to allow the water to sit in an open container for 24 hours prior to using it on your plants. This is enough time for the chemicals to dissipate and evaporate from the water. Even though my water comes from a spring, I still keep a couple of gallon milk bottles filled for watering so that it is at room temperature when I use it."
Check the website for more information -- and I hope it helps. Good luck!!
2006-08-28 15:16:31 · answer #2 · answered by Yahzmin ♥♥ 4ever 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Cate is right be careful fertilizer can burn the roots and direct sun makes them to hot this is probably why you have leaf tips turning brown good luck :o)
2006-08-28 14:38:32 · answer #3 · answered by fuzzylilhippiechick 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Bringing them inside, like to a window sill, may help. And watering regularly, of course.
2006-08-28 14:51:06 · answer #4 · answered by Emily 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋