My gardenia plant has little brown spots on all of its leaves, and i don't know what is wrong... any plant experts out there know what is going on?
2006-09-02 15:25:20 · 10 answers · asked by Marzbar 2 in Home & Garden ➔ Garden & Landscape
Assuming your gardenias are not radicans, Gardenias require shady locations. If the plant is in full sun and you water the leaves, then it could be leaf burn. More than likely, it sounds like you have a fungal problem. Spray with some Otho's daconil and it'll clear up the problem. Don't water the leaves, it encourages fungi to grow.
2006-09-02 19:26:31 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋
Have you been watering your gardenia from above where moisture can come in contact with the foliage?
Because this can lead to leaf spot diseases.
The site below will give you some useful information on Gardenia's
http://www.uri.edu/ce/factsheets/sheets/gardenia.html
2006-09-02 16:24:58 · answer #2 · answered by DY Beach 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Not much information to go on. Your best bet might be to take a sample to your local Cooperative Extension Office or Master Gardener plant clinic. A reputable local plant nursery might also have somebody on staff who could help you identify the problem. Be prepared to discuss any recent changes in plant culture--water, fertilizing--and any recent chemical applications by you or your neighbors
2006-09-02 15:39:23 · answer #3 · answered by Cornpatch 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Could be what is commonly known as 'rust', which is a fungi. Any local hardware or plant store will carry the appropriate fungicide to treat the problem - just follow the instructions to the letter.
2006-09-08 04:14:12 · answer #4 · answered by Alysen C 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Spray with insecticide soap bought at Wal-mart or Lowes, check and make sure there is no ant bed around the bottom of it. Add a good scoop of potting soil around it. I use stay-green on mind and have beautiful ones.
2006-09-10 07:25:26 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Going on your description,it's spider mite or European mite spray with a systemic insecticide, It will need to be repeated .
2006-09-09 21:56:02 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
if the little brown dots come off when u scratch them it is scale, use pest oil/ white oil to remove
2006-09-02 22:06:51 · answer #7 · answered by megan k 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Sounds as if it might be a fungus... Check out this website:
http://www.uri.edu/ce/factsheets/sheets/gardenia.html
2006-09-02 16:12:43 · answer #8 · answered by redneckgardendiva 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
nutrient deficiencies - talk to someone at the local hardware/nursery shop
2006-09-07 20:25:43 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
might be suffering from mineral deficiency
2006-09-08 00:28:34 · answer #10 · answered by Love Bird 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋