ScotTi Esteemed Member 4,828 16/04/08 312 163 Nov 17, 2010 #1 What is going on here? New growth is thick and deformed and shows on a few of my plants. I see no signs of mites or other bugs. Is this the from the cooler weather? Attachments 008.jpg 196.8 KB · Views: 101 001.jpg 134.3 KB · Views: 107
What is going on here? New growth is thick and deformed and shows on a few of my plants. I see no signs of mites or other bugs. Is this the from the cooler weather?
Phil Stager Esteemed Member 1,737 04/07/09 296 103 Sunny St. Pete, FL Nov 17, 2010 #2 Beats the --- out of me Scott. I've seen similar growth on a few of mine also.
ScotTi Esteemed Member 4,828 16/04/08 312 163 Nov 17, 2010 #3 Thank you Phil! At least I'm not alone with this. Now to get to the root of the problem .
C Crotonologist Active Member 760 12/11/10 3 36 southern Louisiana USDA 9a Nov 17, 2010 #4 I've seen that same kind of growth on crotons before... To me it really looks like something that could be caused by thrips...
I've seen that same kind of growth on crotons before... To me it really looks like something that could be caused by thrips...
palmisland Well-Known Member 1,310 28/03/08 223 83 West Boca Raton 10b Nov 17, 2010 #5 I think it's an over abundance of fert. The leaves seem to grow out of it & return to normal shape.
Moose Esteemed Member 7,058 10/09/09 442 223 Coral Gables, FL Zone 10b Nov 18, 2010 #6 At least you got some crappy looking leaves. I lost alot of new emergent leaves with just nubs remaining.
At least you got some crappy looking leaves. I lost alot of new emergent leaves with just nubs remaining.