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- Q.I Planted Two Esperanzas Last Year That Died Back Over Winter. One Grew Back And Bloomed But The Other Looks Strange. What’s Goin - g on? Doesn't even look like the same species this year. Both are about 4 ft tall, and the other ...
- Q.I Planted Two Esperanzas Last Year That Died Back Over Winter. - One grew back and bloomed but this other one looks strange. What's going on?
- Q.Bells Of Fire Leaves Curling, Browning, Dropping - Location Phoenix
- Q.My Esperanza Plants Are Growing Fast But They Are NOT BLOOMING. They Are In Full Sun. - Two are growing over one inch pre day and look very healthy. I water them a lot since we are ...
- Q.My Esperanza Plant, In A Container, Was Brought In The House But The Flowers Are Gone And It Looks Straggly. - How do I take care of the plant now that it\'s in the house?
- Q.What’s Wrong With The Buds On My New Esperanza Plant! - I just purchased 2 large Esperanza’s. I see the tiny buds look nipped off before they form a bloom. I ...
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October 24, 2021Q.I Planted Two Esperanzas Last Year That Died Back Over Winter. One Grew Back And Bloomed But The Other Looks Strange. What’s Goin
g on? Doesn't even look like the same species this year. Both are about 4 ft tall, and the other one had a bounty of blooms that are now making seed pods. This one looks like it frankensteined
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October 24, 2021A.Reminds me of leaf growth that I see after applying some chemicals to other types of sensitive plants like roses. Research if any chemicals were used before the symptoms showed up. Perhaps something used on the plant itself... or nearby... either by you or a neighbor. Consider herbicides, pesticides, fungicides, miticides, etc.
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Anonymous on
October 28, 2021Q.I Planted Two Esperanzas Last Year That Died Back Over Winter.
One grew back and bloomed but this other one looks strange. What's going on?
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GKH_Susan on
November 2, 2021
Certified ExpertA.It looks like aster yellows disease. You may as well pull it up and discard it in the trash. Here is more:
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/plant-problems/disease/aster-yellows-disease.htm
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Tm1271 on
February 27, 2022
PhoenixQ.Bells Of Fire Leaves Curling, Browning, Dropping
Location Phoenix
- Answered by
BushDoctor on
February 28, 2022
Certified ExpertA.Unfortunately, your photos did not come through, and I am not certain of the conditions around your plant, at this time. I am unable to diagnose the situation. Usually, this happens from overwatering, but can be due to many other factors.
In the meantime, this article will help you to know what care these plants require:
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/shrubs/esperanza/esperanza-plant.htm
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August 4, 2023Q.My Esperanza Plants Are Growing Fast But They Are NOT BLOOMING. They Are In Full Sun.
Two are growing over one inch pre day and look very healthy. I water them a lot since we are in a drought in West Texas. I feed them miracle grow every two weeks.
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GKH_Susan on
August 7, 2023
Certified ExpertA.You could try a more balanced fertilizer like 20-20-20, either in slow release form or a water soluble form. Then follow package directions for frequency. If your plants are in containers, they will need feeding more often than if in the ground.
If you prefer, you can just add bone meal to your current regimen with Miracle Grow.
Esperanza, which is perennial, may not be mature enough to bloom yet, especially if it was grown from seed. Here are more ideas:
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/shrubs/esperanza/esperanza-not-flowering.htm
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November 23, 2023Q.My Esperanza Plant, In A Container, Was Brought In The House But The Flowers Are Gone And It Looks Straggly.
How do I take care of the plant now that it\'s in the house?
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GKH_Susan on
November 25, 2023
Certified ExpertA.You can prune it to reduce some of the scraggliness. If you are just holding it over till you can get it back outside in spring, water it just enough to keep it going. Place it near a south facing window, if possible. There won't be enough light for it to bloom indoors. If you want to try for blooms, you will need to invest in a grow light.
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/shrubs/esperanza/pruning-esperanza-plants.htm
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/houseplants/hpgen/what-are-grow-lights.htm
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Cathie Scott on
April 7, 2024
Texas. Zone 7. Zip 79424Q.What’s Wrong With The Buds On My New Esperanza Plant!
I just purchased 2 large Esperanza’s. I see the tiny buds look nipped off before they form a bloom. I have this problem every year. Where the bud should form a blossom it looks like an inch long “hair” is sticking up.
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BushDoctor on
April 8, 2024
Certified ExpertA.This looks to be either natural bloom drop from pollination, or environmental stress. If they are getting pollinated, then you should see small seed pods start to form over time. If this is environmental stress, which I DO see signs of, It is necessary to figure out the problem.
There are a few issues, and many overlap. Unfortunately, what is too dry will show similar symptoms to what is too wet for the plant. This will need to be monitored by a moisture meter or your finger. That latter will work just fine. Just be sure to let the soil dry out at least a few inches before watering again.
Disease is possible as well. In this case, you may treat with a fungicide and take samples to your local extension service.
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/shrubs/esperanza/esperanza-plant.htm
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/garden-how-to/info/what-is-extension-service.htm
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