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Q.Plants Leafs Changing Color And Texture

Zone 30022 | amiable2k added on August 2, 2020 | Answered

The leafs of bitter gourd and ridge gourd have changed color and texture and we are worried about what might have happened to the plant. Could you please let us know what can be done. I am attaching the photo for reference.

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BushDoctor
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Answered on August 4, 2020

There appear to be multiple plants. I see a bean leaf, for sure. That is more than one plant type.

I see signs of magnesium deficiency, but it may be due to a pH swing, since I see signs of that as well.

Here are some articles that will help:

https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/garden-how-to/soil-fertilizers/testing-soil.htm

https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/garden-how-to/soil-fertilizers/soil-ph-plants.htm

https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/special/organic/the-importance-of-soil-for-an-organic-garden.htm

https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/garden-how-to/soil-fertilizers/improving-garden-soil.htm

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