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Topic: Camelias and Gardenias turning brown

Move_HG Title: Automatic Posts: 17,497 Registered: Jan 30, '01 Extended Info (if available) Real Post Cnt: 16,339 User ID: 65,626	Subject: Camelias and Gardenias turning brown
	Just planted 3 plants, my first ever. partial light area, Georgia claw. I used some soil prep stuff, basically very wet, dark mulch. Ive been watering, when theres no rain, every 3 days with a sprinkler for 15 minutes a day. After 2-3 weeks, some of the tips of the leaves on all three plants are turning brown. What am i doing wrong here? -----signature----- AC FF - Debit, Credit, Heuer, Talk is Cheap
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Gaevren Title: Wat do? Posts: 18,183 Registered: Sep 15, '04 Extended Info (if available) Real Post Cnt: 17,906 User ID: 967,012	Subject: Camelias and Gardenias turning brown
	It's possible you could be over or under watering. Does your soil drain well? When you are done watering is the water still soaking into the ground or is it puddling on top? When you check the soil is it muddy, dry, or about the feel of a damp sponge? It should have that damp sponge feel, not too damp though. They might also just need a chance to settle in. Being transplanted can be a bit of a shock to the plants. Aside from that I am not sure. Edit: I love camellias by the way. GORGEOUS. -----signature----- There are no automatic doors, just very polite ninjas
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Move_HG Title: Automatic Posts: 17,497 Registered: Jan 30, '01 Extended Info (if available) Real Post Cnt: 16,339 User ID: 65,626	Subject: Camelias and Gardenias turning brown
	I haven't seen a puddle, but I have a mound of pine straw on top of the planting area. Ill check the next time I water. I've been watering less, hoping that was the problem. -----signature----- AC FF - Debit, Credit, Heuer, Talk is Cheap
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Darwynnia Title: Sugar Kibbi Posts: 38,553 Registered: Oct 13, '03 Extended Info (if available) Real Post Cnt: 36,556 User ID: 845,204	Subject: Camelias and Gardenias turning brown
	How's the drainage in the area, and did you use fertilizer? -----signature----- Cluttered Desks and Ideas... Sisters Forever Susan Lynne Hall 1/20/69-12/21/05 Rest in Peace
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.Ayla. Posts: 8,937 Registered: Oct 19, '01 Extended Info (if available) Real Post Cnt: 8,825 User ID: 471,046	Subject: Camelias and Gardenias turning brown
	Sounds to me like they are not getting enough water, by sprinkler do you mean a broadcasting one like you would water your lawn with? if that is the case try watering them individually with the hose and give them a good soaking. to check this after you have watered your normal way dig down about 4 inches around the plants if the sail is dry they are not getting enough water. pine straw as in pine needles? this could also be a problem the pine needles could make the soil a flavor that those types of plants dont like. -----signature----- WoW Ayla Hunter, Lightbringer, Z Guild May the forces of evil become confused while your arrow is on its way to the target. ~George Carlin~ A'yla level 126 UA AC FF www.zguild.org
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