theuserformallyknownasd00d Posted December 22, 2015 New growth still looks good man so I wouldn't worry too much. Mine liked it better when I backed the sun off to only 8am-midday direct sun then ambient light. But yeh it's lookin ok man! When I went to buff near all the plants were covered in dead Leaves like yours and I went at the peak of summer. 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Heretic Posted December 23, 2015 (edited) ^ [ # 204 ] Too much water ??? Edited December 23, 2015 by Heretic 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
zed240 Posted December 24, 2015 ^ [ # 204 ] Too much water ??? Is this something that is known to happen to phleb's when they're given too much water? And I wouldn't have thought water every day when it's 40 degrees would be too much....... But that's why I'm asking, I don't know shit! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
LokStok Posted December 24, 2015 i've lost a couple to overwatering in the past, primarily i think because they had recently been repotted up to bigger pots. your symptoms don't look like that's the problem tho. i'm with d00d with the partial afternoon shade thing for all my potted acacias. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Sallubrious Posted December 24, 2015 Have those phlebs been moved in the last few months ? If they've been in a position with lower light intensity, the old phyllodes will sometimes do that when the plant is moved to a position with more light. Newer phyllodes normally adapt without problems. I'd knock the pot off them and check for any signs of something eating the roots. I get that sort of thing when ants move in to pots. Worms and nematodes can also cause a similar effect. Although Acacias don't have true leaves what's going on is what as known as mature leaf necrosis. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
obtuse Posted December 25, 2015 (edited) My suspicion is that the tree is simply undergoing its normal summer stress period and as a result its senescing its lover phyllodes. i visited my plants today and noticed the same pattern on my trees, and not on my shrubs. this is a normal behavior in most plants as they mature. with the focus being on growing tips than on older growth that is of not much use anymore, such that older growth is senesced but not before mobile nutrients are recycled, ie resulting in the yellowing phyllodes/leaves. if the yellowing were happening on the new growth there would be much more reason for concern. your trees may be stressed because they are in pots, but i wonder if this is a good time to be planting in the ground as they will undergo far more stress through transplanting at this time of year. personally i would wait till winter, but i wonder what other people would suggest. pots tend to dry out quick, so a would thing your watering regime is probably ok. my trees are growing flower buds for a full bloom in the coming months. the flowers shown earlier not resulting in seeds. sorry with christmas goings didnt manage to capture photos this time around. mine do get afternoon shade, but still have a some senescence. Edited December 25, 2015 by obtuse 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mjcorroboree Posted March 14, 2016 Hello my first post here after a long time trying. I have some A. Phlebophylla seeds that I will be planting soon and will post when I have them in some soil and give a description of what I did and we can follow them and see what happens. Beat regards mjcorrboree. 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Strontium Dawg Posted March 14, 2016 Wishing you success mjcorroboree. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
HolographicYou Posted March 15, 2016 (edited) My phleb coming up to a year old. All my photos end up side ways. :/ Edited March 15, 2016 by HolographicYou 6 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
obtuse Posted March 16, 2016 just like looking at a playboy centrefold ;) damn nice, very sexy :D 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Strontium Dawg Posted August 14, 2016 Can anyone give advice on how well phlebophylla tolerates clay soils? I've just kicked off a batch and eventually I'd like them to be in the ground, but my soil is quite heavy and Rocky; I live on a ridgetop. If they don't like the soil I'll dig out holes and replace the soil for them. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
obtuse Posted August 18, 2016 (edited) i dont think they would really like clay soil too much. more sandy, gritty, or dolerite sandstone based soils i would have thought. my experience is sandy soils. having said that i have had success with A. obtusifolia and A. florabunda in heavy clay soils. EDIT: duh. got my soils wrong! Edited August 19, 2016 by obtuse 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Strontium Dawg Posted August 18, 2016 Obtusifolia love my soil. I might be jumping the gun anyway, none of my seeds have popped yet anyway :/ I have removed the seed coats and I'll hope for the best. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
waterboy 2.0 Posted August 18, 2016 (edited) they dont like my dolerite clay on limited experience EDIT - if I try in ground again, I am going to amend with laterite or granodiorite gravels for sure. Other species not limited by climate, no probs thus far Edited August 18, 2016 by waterboy 2.0 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
obtuse Posted August 19, 2016 Dont know why i was thinking dolerite. sandstone or granite based soils better given closer to their environmental niche. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
waterboy 2.0 Posted August 19, 2016 (edited) highly weathered dolerite (real gritty stuff) might do the trick though obtuse (?), it does drain well when in that state. Mineral composition would be different though.....my clay is heavy as, and deep...lol...drains pathetically. Edited August 19, 2016 by waterboy 2.0 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Justin Credible Posted January 5, 2017 Sourced from a SAB member about 9 months ago, not looking to shabby. Phyllode damage was caused by green metalic acacia leaf beetle, said beetle apparently only feeds for a few weeks of the year so I decided not to intervene(apart from the one I removed to id). 8 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MindExpansion Posted August 6, 2021 What an awesome thread. Would love to see any updates from all you legends and hear how your plants are going. Just got some seed to try in NNSW where it gets pretty hot in summer and quite cold overnight in winter (can drop below 0). Humidity might be an issue, and the soil is clay based so it sounds like it will need some amendments to have a good shot. Fingers crossed they'll be okay somewhere a little shaded and well ventilated with a granite and potting mix hole. Any other tips? Can't believe I sometimes forget just how much amazing information there is in here. Mush love. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kindness Posted January 31, 2022 (edited) Nearly 12 year old thread… Originally started because PD shared some seed with me. None of mine made it unfortunately. It’s great to see others have had success and are now managing flowering and seed collection from home grown plants. Wonderful! Edited March 28, 2023 by kindness Share this post Link to post Share on other sites