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- Q.Leucospermum Symptom - I recently planted a leucospermum. Now some of the leaves are turning yellow on the bottom third of the bush. ...
- Q.How To You Cut Back Leucospermum (High Gold) Plants. - The plants are about 2 1/2 years old and doing very well. We have two of them on a hillside ...
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- Q.What Kind Of Soil Will Suit Leucospermum Hybrid (Pincushion)? - It is my first time and want to success raise Leucospermum Hybrid (Pincushion Carnival Red) from Lowe’s in San Diego, ...
Asked by
gbs88 on
July 17, 2017
95445Q.leucospermum symptom
I recently planted a leucospermum. Now some of the leaves are turning yellow on the bottom third of the bush. What would cause this? I have it in a 1/2 wines cask outdoors(bottom knocked out). I've had it on a drip watering system that waters it every 2nd day for 30 minutes. I've now cut the watering back to every 3rd day for 15 minutes. Is this still too much?
- Answered by
Downtoearthdigs on
July 19, 2017A.Drainage is very important, so you will need to check the soil instead of watering on a schedule.
Yellowing leaves can indicate watering issues, pest and disease.
This article will refresh you on the care requirements.
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- Asked by
Anonymous on
August 8, 2021Q.How To You Cut Back Leucospermum (High Gold) Plants.
The plants are about 2 1/2 years old and doing very well. We have two of them on a hillside and they need to be contained.
Answered by
BushDoctor on
August 23, 2021
Certified ExpertA.Pruning consist of deadheading, mainly. In order to control the spread, you will need to cut and dig out sections. In order to retain this, permanently, you can sink a garden border deep into the ground in the area that you want the plant to remain.
Here are some articles that will offer more information:
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/flowers/fgen/deadheading-flowers.htm
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/flowers/leucospermum/growing-leucospermum-flowers.htm
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/plant-problems/weeds/controlling-rampant-plants-in-the-garden.htm
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Linda Catterall on
March 27, 2022
Bomaderry New South Wales AustraliaQ.Leucospermum Appears To Be Dying After Too Much Rain
Can my leucospermum be pruned right back? Appears to be dying after severe long term rain. How can I revive it?
- Answered by
BushDoctor on
March 28, 2022
Certified ExpertA.Trimming will be, only, part of correction. You will need a fungicide to correct the issue, though.
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/garden-how-to/info/using-fungicides-in-garden.htm
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/flowers/leucospermum/growing-leucospermum-flowers.htm
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Anonymous on
April 18, 2022Q.What Kind Of Soil Will Suit Leucospermum Hybrid (Pincushion)?
It is my first time and want to success raise Leucospermum Hybrid (Pincushion Carnival Red) from Lowe’s in San Diego, CA. My understanding the plant is sensitive with certain soil to use. What I plan to transplant the plant in a ceramic pot. Garden worker recommended me to use the soil (see photos). I’m not too sure. I want to double check by you if the soil is ok or not. If not, what would you recommend the soil? Thank you for read this. (Not sure if photos will show up) it is Miracle Grow Performance Organics for all purpose container mix.)
- Answered by
BushDoctor on
April 20, 2022
Certified ExpertA.No, that mix will not be suitable. The soil needs to contain little to no nutrients, and be quite acidic. Peat moss mixes work fine, amended with pine bark and other materials to make it acidic.
This article will help:
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/flowers/leucospermum/growing-leucospermum-flowers.htm
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