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- Q.Butterfly Plant - Leaves have holes like a disease is eating away at it. What is it?
- Q.The Tender Leaves On Certain Plants Are Pressed Together And Seem To Be Housing A Critter. What Is It? - Certain bushes such as my butterfly bush have leaves that are stuck together and seem to have a sticky residue? ...
- Q.Buddleia Leaves Turning Yellow - I have a Buzz Magenta Buddleia , in a large pot. I used some compost and lots of agri grit ...
- Q.I Have A ‘Sungold’ Buddleia And The Leaves Keep Getting Eaten By Something And Go Yellow What Is The Problem. - It is planted in sandy soil next to a Davidii Buddleia which is absolutely fine and doesn't get eaten
- Q.Butterfly Bush - When my butterfly bush gets extremely tall the branches are so heavy they fall over to the ground when should ...
- Q.Troubleshooting Butterfly Bush - Hi, I have a Butterfly bush which was planted last spring. Thank g-d it returned this season. However, The leaves have ...
- Q.Can I Cut Down A Buddlia - Got a bargain buddlia, but it is tall and no lowerleaves, can I cut it down
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jacwilliams69 on
June 11, 2018Q.butterfly plant
Leaves have holes like a disease is eating away at it. What is it?
Answered by
BushDoctor on
June 11, 2018
Certified ExpertA.It would be hard to say without a photo. It could be fungal, or insect related, most likely. If you can include a photo, I will be more than happy to help.
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- Asked by
eeelenaeich on
June 19, 2018
95472Q.The tender leaves on certain plants are pressed together and seem to be housing a critter. What is it?
Certain bushes such as my butterfly bush have leaves that are stuck together and seem to have a sticky residue? What is doing this?
- Answered by
BushDoctor on
June 19, 2018
Certified ExpertA.There are actually quite a few insects that do this. Unless you catch the pest, it can be hard to say, exactly, what is eating your plants. You can use broad spectrum insecticides that you can make yourself at home until you can see the pest.
This collection of articles will help: https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/special/organic
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alixnpaddy on
June 21, 2018
South East EnglandQ.Buddleia leaves turning yellow
I have a Buzz Magenta Buddleia , in a large pot. I used some compost and lots of agri grit when planting up , but the leaves are turning yellow. this years growth seems ok atm but last years leaves ( smaller and nearer the base) are really bad and falling off. Any ideas? Can i take it out of the pot to see if it's water logged without damaging the new growth ( nearly ready to flower)?
- Answered by
Downtoearthdigs on
June 22, 2018A.Compost alone may not be a good growing medium. A good potting soil can be amended with some compost. Yes, you can try repotting to correct the soil.
Watering issues; too much or too little can also cause yellowing leaves.
The link below will help you access the care.
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Gilly on
July 8, 2018
YO61 3JZQ.I have a ‘Sungold’ Buddleia and the leaves keep getting eaten by something and go yellow what is the problem.
It is planted in sandy soil next to a Davidii Buddleia which is absolutely fine and doesn't get eaten
- Answered by
BushDoctor on
July 9, 2018
Certified ExpertA.If you can include a photo, it would help me to identify the issue. It sounds like, though, that the cultivar next to it has a disease resistance unlike the one beside it. It sounds like shothole fungus.
This article will help: https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/plant-problems/disease/shot-hole-disease-fungus.htm
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Anonymous on
July 16, 2018Q.butterfly bush
When my butterfly bush gets extremely tall the branches are so heavy they fall over to the ground when should I trim to not make this happen? I don't want them to look awful after trimming...
- Answered by
Downtoearthdigs on
July 17, 2018A.Pruning will help keep your plant from becoming to tall and heavy.
These articles will help you.https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/shrubs/butterfly-bush/butterfly-bush-pruning-how-to-prune-a-butterfly-bush.htm
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/shrubs/butterfly-bush/butterfly-bush-care.htmWas this answer useful?00 - Asked by
samdeeman on
July 17, 2018
10952Q.Troubleshooting Butterfly Bush
Hi, I have a Butterfly bush which was planted last spring. Thank g-d it returned this season. However, The leaves have started to Yellow at the bottom working their way up. Towards the top the leaves are speckled yellow. The plants have been fertilized and properly watered. Please help, Thanks! Sam
- Answered by
BushDoctor on
July 17, 2018
Certified ExpertA.This appears to be a magnesium deficiency. This is very common in acidic soils, but can be a sign of actual deficiency as well. Dolomitic lime will usually correct this, and bring it to a stable and close to neutral pH.
This article will give you more information on the care of these: https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/shrubs/butterfly-bush/butterfly-bush-care.htm
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janh2778 on
August 3, 2018
Rm15 5phQ.Can I cut down a buddlia
Got a bargain buddlia, but it is tall and no lowerleaves, can I cut it down
- Answered by
MichiganDot on
August 4, 2018A.When a shrub is struggling to get established in mid-summer weather, it isn't a good time to prune. Butterfly bush often loses some of its lower leaves as they get shaded out. Pruning signals "time to grow more branches". Right now, the most important task is to get those roots settled. It can be cut back to 8 inches or so in late fall, after leaf drop when it is dormant.
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