Why is my Datura Metel Ballerina losing all of it's bottom leaves?
By Cherylad
Harris county, Texas,
United States
My plant is about 3 years old. It blooms like crazy but it's lost all of its bottom leaves so now it just looks "stalky".
It gets morning sun and late afternoon shade. I live just North of Houston, TX
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Datura
11 Jun, 2009
Answers
No signs of mites. And the leaves are not yellow or pale.
They remain green and then just drop off. I'll try to remember to take a photo of it and post it here.
16 Jun, 2009
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Previous question
are the leaves a yellow pale colour? if so it could be an infestation of two spotted mite aka Red spider mite. They are tiny little creatures normally visible with a magnifying glass. They feed on the underside of leaves.
They tend to favour hot dry atmospheres e.g greenhouses/conservatories, so if possible, spray it with water and keep air damp, but not to damp or this can cause mildew. There are sprays you can buy. Give it a feed to to give it a boost.
16 Jun, 2009