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- Q.Mature Azaleas Did Not Bloom - The leaves are curled and brown. What should I do, remove plant? Thanks.
- Q.How To Help An Azalea That Has Branches Dying Each Year? - How can I help my dying azalea other than removing the ivy that is growing all around and up it?
- Q.Azaleas Leaves Curled And Brown, Why - Azalea leaves curled and brown, why?
- Q.Azaela Bushes Have A Yellowish/Rust Color On The Top - My older azalea bushes (19 yrs) have a yellowish/rust color on the top.
- Q.Azalea Bush Covered In A Greenish, Powdery Growth - I have an old azalea bush that is covered in a greenish, powdery looking growth. Many of the limbs have ...
- Q.What Do You Feed Azaleas? - My neighbor just gave me some Azalea plants. What pH do they need to be kept healthy at?
- Q.Azalea Disease - My azaleas bloomed this spring but the blooms died early and turned brown. The leaves have turned brown or rust ...
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billy g on
March 24, 2012Q.Mature Azaleas Did Not Bloom
The leaves are curled and brown. What should I do, remove plant? Thanks.
Answered by
Heather on
March 26, 2012
Certified ExpertA.This condition is typically caused by a lack of water. It is not uncommon to see it in the spring as the plant may not have received enough water over the winter and the dry winter winds further make the problem worse.
The leaves should regrow on their own now that watering will return to normal. Just as a precaution, I would treat the plant with a fungicide, just in case a fungus is to blame.
In the future, make sure to give it a good watering in the fall and consider mulching the base to help keep moisture around the roots. Also consider wrapping it in burlap to help keep the winds off it a bit.
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- Asked by
roman on
March 25, 2012Q.How to Help an Azalea That Has Branches Dying Each Year?
How can I help my dying azalea other than removing the ivy that is growing all around and up it?
- Answered by
Heather on
March 26, 2012
Certified ExpertA.It is hard to say as I am not sure of the symptoms, but in general, you can make sure you are fertilizing in and giving it adequate water.
Treating it with a pesticide and fungicide will not hurt it and will help eliminate any pests or fungus that may be on the plant. I would recommend neem oil for this, as it is both a pesticide and a fungicide.
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billy g on
March 26, 2012Q.Azaleas Leaves Curled and Brown, Why
Azalea leaves curled and brown, why?
- Answered by
Heather on
April 1, 2012
Certified ExpertA.There are many things that can cause this, but I would look to see if there are pests on the leaves. Typically, these pests are very small and will appear as small specks on the bottom of the leaves.
Regardless, treat the plant with both a pesticide and fungicide. This will treat just about everything that could cause this. I personally like neem oil for this. It is both a pesticide and a fungicide and is also organic.
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ezcakes on
March 31, 2012Q.Azaela Bushes Have a Yellowish/Rust Color on the Top
My older azalea bushes (19 yrs) have a yellowish/rust color on the top.
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Nikki on
April 2, 2012
Certified ExpertA.Your azalea may be suffering from rust disease. This article will help you with your rust problem: https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/plant-problems/disease/learn-about-plant-rust-disease-and-rust-treatment.htm
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ezcakes on
April 2, 2012A.it's not the branches they are fine, the leaves are the problem with yellow and rust color on top and black spores on the backs of them the new leaves are a nice bright shiny green as they should be, but there are not many new leaves
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jeanie60 on
April 4, 2012Q.Azalea Bush Covered in a Greenish, Powdery Growth
I have an old azalea bush that is covered in a greenish, powdery looking growth. Many of the limbs have sparse flower and leaf growth, and a few have healthy looking vegatation. I pruned most of the dead wood this winter. This bush has been beautiful in the past and I would like to save it. Should I prune it almost to the ground in an attempt to save it?
- Answered by
Nikki on
April 5, 2012
Certified ExpertA.White powdery growth, or powdery mildew, on plants is generally associated with a fungal infection. Here is an article on treating this problem that you may find helpful: https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/plant-problems/disease/get-the-cure-for-powdery-mildew.htm
If it's green colored and sort of flaky, you may be seeing lichen. It is not harmful to the plant, but typically a symptom of stress. This article will explain more about them: https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/fungus-lichen/treatment-tree-lichen.htm
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lance on
April 6, 2012Q.What do you feed Azaleas?
My neighbor just gave me some Azalea plants. What pH do they need to be kept healthy at?
- Answered by
Nikki on
April 6, 2012
Certified ExpertA.Azaleas need acidic soil and any fertilizer that is given to the plant should be labeled as such. Many are actually specific to Azalea/Rhododendron plants. If you're unsure of your soil's pH, you can have a soil test done.
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RHTaylor on
April 9, 2012Q.Azalea disease
My azaleas bloomed this spring but the blooms died early and turned brown. The leaves have turned brown or rust colored.
- Answered by
Nikki on
April 9, 2012
Certified ExpertA.Your azalea may be suffering from rust disease. This article will help you with your rust problem: https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/plant-problems/disease/learn-about-plant-rust-disease-and-rust-treatment.htm
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