Visitor Comments

1. Comment #1 (Posted by Maria Davidson )
   I just purchased a cuphea micropetala. I had it sitting on my porch overnight, having watered it along with my other purchased plants until I could prepare the soil for planting. On inspection the third day, I noticed some leaves had dropped. It was worse in the next two days. What I decided to spray with a homemade aphid spray, which is usually the problem I have at this time, but the leaves are continuing to drop. I have now put it in a sunnier location until I can make room for it in a sunny bed. None of the other plants I bought show any signs of aphids or problems. What might cause the leaf drop on this plant? Would appreciate any suggestions.
2. Comment #2 (Posted by Andy Wilson )
   Aphids usually do not cause the leaves of plants to drop. Low light levels and waterlogged soil are a couple of the possible causes of the leaf drop. If low light had been the problem the move to the sunnier location should stop the leaf drop. Make sure that the soil is drying somewhat between waterings, but do not let the root ball dry to the point of causing the plant to wilt. When watering, apply enough water to thoroughly wet the root ball and to the point that water runs freely from the drain holes. I the leaf drop continues you may want to bring the plant to our office for examination at our Lawn and Garden Help Desk. We are located at 12520 Ulmerton Road in Largo. The Help Desk is open from 8:00 am to 5:00 pm Monday through Friday. Please contact us if you have additional questions.

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