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- Q.Insect Eating The Leaves Of My Turtlehead - What to do? Some leaves look crinkled, and on others the leaf is eaten between the veins. It has a ...
- Q.Turtleheads - Is there any spring maintenance that should be done?
- Q.Care Of Turtle Head Plant - Do I cut off the tall dry shoots from the plant? These have dried brown buds on them. ...
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Asked by
maggiemacfree on
July 7, 2015
4-7Q.Insect eating the leaves of my turtlehead
What to do? Some leaves look crinkled, and on others the leaf is eaten between the veins. It has a white cottony substance under some leaves. Have not actually seen a bug on any of the plant. What is it and how do I get rid of it?
- Answered by
Downtoearthdigs on
July 7, 2015A.Most likely a case of Mealybugs.
Neem Oil is a good treatment plant.
Here are links that have more information.https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/plant-problems/pests/insects/mealybugs-control.htm
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- Asked by
lizzied on
March 22, 2016
Holcombe, WI 54745Q.Turtleheads
Is there any spring maintenance that should be done?
- Answered by
kh0001 on
March 22, 2016A.It's actually a very low-maintenance plant. Spring is a good time to think about cleaning out any dead growth (just like for any perennial). Here's a link to more information about Turtleheads: https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/flowers/turtlehead/turtlehead-flower-information.htm
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Annette MacDougall on
April 19, 2017
Whitby Ontario L1R3A8Q.care of Turtle Head plant
Do I cut off the tall dry shoots from the plant? These have dried brown buds on them. Do these survive and turn into flowers? Thank you. Annette
Answered by
Alisma on
April 20, 2017
Certified ExpertA.The dried brown buds won't turn into flowers. If the plant has already flowered, the dry seedheads will probably produce seeds soon. You can leave these in place if you like their appearance, or cut them off, it's your choice.
If the plant has not flowered, but the flower buds dried out before opening, that indicates a problem. Perhaps the plants did not get enough water or there is a problem with the roots.
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Anonymous on
August 8, 2017Q.Tiny Tortuga turtlehead
the leaves of my pink turtlehead have black spots on them, turning brown and curling up on the edges. The plant is currently in bloom. We live in Blaine, Washington.
- Answered by
Downtoearthdigs on
August 11, 2017A.This sounds like a fungal leaf spot. You can apply fungicides to try to help. Increasing air circulation around the plants is also recommended.
Here is an article with care information.
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/garden-how-to/info/using-fungicides-in-garden.htmhttps://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/flowers/turtlehead/turtlehead-flower-information.htm
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Kristi K Scruggs on
September 17, 2017
St. Louis Missouri 63138Q.Turtlehead Plant
if i live in the Midwest (missouri) and have just recieved what I think is a turtle plant, should I wait until spring to plant it in the ground or can I plant it in the fall?
- Answered by
Downtoearthdigs on
September 18, 2017A.No, you can plant out now!
Yes, It is a Turtlehead.
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/flowers/turtlehead/turtlehead-flower-information.htm
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caconklin2000 on
October 20, 2017
48433Q.how do you divide turtle head
I have two turtle head plants, I want to move them and divide them.
- Answered by
BushDoctor on
October 20, 2017
Certified ExpertA.They are very simple to divide! Just dig them up and you will notice what is each separate plant. Here is more information on the plant: https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/flowers/turtlehead/turtlehead-flower-information.htm
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Anonymous on
September 9, 2022Q.When And How Should A Turtlehead Be Divided?
I have a Pink Turtlehead plant. Can it be divided to have more grow next summer? How do I do it and when is the best time?
- Answered by
BushDoctor on
September 20, 2022
Certified ExpertA.They divide very easily, and can be done at about any time. The best time, though, is anytime is isn't flowering:
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/flowers/turtlehead/turtlehead-flower-information.htm
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