squidgygoanna Posted January 11, 2017 Noticed these light spots on the leaves of my Mimosa. Environment hasn't changed, but growth seems to have slowed slightly. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TBG Posted January 11, 2017 I can't really see it well enough from the photo. Are the spots discolouring of the leaves ? Or raised bumps ? If any of my plants ever get white spoty marks on the leaves first thing I do is check under the leaf for mites.. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Brendo Posted January 11, 2017 If there are no mites as per TBG's suggestion, it could be a deficiency of some sort. Hopefully someone with more experience is able to advise, however in the meantime I'd apply a foliar sprayed dose of trace elements. Best of luck. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
squidgygoanna Posted January 11, 2017 Appears to be just a discolouration, will check for mites. I recently applied some seasol Brendo, will that do the trick or should I use something else? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Sallubrious Posted January 11, 2017 Something is having a munch by the looks of that, mites being the prime candidate. It's looks like you've got it in a greenhouse too, that would also favour mites. Jurema can handle full sun from day one, even full mid summer sun. That thing won't handle full sun now as it's not acclimatised but if you can find a spot with similar light intensity outside the greenhouse and put it there for a while chances are the mites/pests will all fuck off. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
squidgygoanna Posted January 12, 2017 Something is having a munch by the looks of that, mites being the prime candidate. It's looks like you've got it in a greenhouse too, that would also favour mites. Jurema can handle full sun from day one, even full mid summer sun. That thing won't handle full sun now as it's not acclimatised but if you can find a spot with similar light intensity outside the greenhouse and put it there for a while chances are the mites/pests will all fuck off. Plant is actually outdoors in full sun, has been since day one. Checked the leaves for mites today and couldn't spot any, could they be attacking the roots? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Brendo Posted January 12, 2017 Appears to be just a discolouration, will check for mites. I recently applied some seasol Brendo, will that do the trick or should I use something else? Seasol should be fine. It can be applied to foliage so I'd spray all the leaves at either sunrise or sunset. Considering you've already fed it recently, I'd recommend diluting to 1/4 the strength you'd normally use. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TBG Posted January 12, 2017 Mites directly damage the leaves by feeding from them, I doubt they could be feeding on the roots and causing leaf damage like that. Mites are bloody small and sometimes hard to spot(magnifying glass comes in handy). it could also be old damage and the mites have vacated. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Justin Credible Posted January 13, 2017 Seasol is a SOIL conditioner not a fertilizer, could use a fert such as 'powerfeed' with the addition of trace elements or 'Thrive' that already has trace elements in it. From memory M. hostilis is nitrogen fixing so should not need a large amount of N. Not sure what has caused the damage but would ensure media in the container dries out prior to watering and do not overhead water it. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
squidgygoanna Posted January 13, 2017 Thanks for the tips everyone. Will get out in the garden this weekend and sort it out. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
☽Ţ ҉ĥϋηϠ₡яღ☯ॐ€ðяئॐ♡Pϟiℓℴϟℴ Posted February 26, 2017 it was spidermite last time I had a tenuiflora do that for sure beyond all shadow of a doubt ... yellow garden sulphur ...and if you can find an atomizer spray that could take some alcohol , a few clouds of each ... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
etherealdrifter Posted February 27, 2017 something is defo sucking the goodness out of the leaves . is it in a pot mate? Still warm enough in Vic to plonk it in the ground but do remember(as @Horus reminded me recently) the mimo hostil will grow massive roots so plant it somewhere where you don't mind if it hulks up real quick, plus out there in the wild it will develop it's own defense system way stronger than in a pot-bound environment. good luck bro and stickem in the soil. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DualWieldRake Posted March 1, 2017 (edited) use search and destroy tactics find the bastards first and then apply the most effective detergent (fire) Edited March 1, 2017 by DualWieldRake Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
squidgygoanna Posted March 2, 2017 I gave her some powerfeed and sprayed her down with some neem oil. Seems to be coming good now. I do have it in a pot as I'm renting atm and wanna wait til I've got my own place before I put her in the ground. Thanks for all the help! 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DualWieldRake Posted March 2, 2017 Remember tho everytime you spray neem oil a ladybug dies of hunger 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
☽Ţ ҉ĥϋηϠ₡яღ☯ॐ€ðяئॐ♡Pϟiℓℴϟℴ Posted March 8, 2017 (edited) spray d- limonene 50 50 with water , sorry bug pals -edit- scratch that idea, i think i burned a few cacti doing that ystd, maybe it was the sunshine at the time? Edited March 12, 2017 by ☽Ţ ҉ĥϋηϠ₡яღ☯ॐ€ðяئॐ♡Pϟiℓℴϟℴ Share this post Link to post Share on other sites