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Brown tips on Tibouchina leaves
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Posted by scottw_2006 VIC (My Page) on Fri, Jan 27, 06 at 23:36
| I have a Tibouchina Alstonville in Williamstown, Victoria that's been in for about 10 months now (about 1.5m high now). It is in a very sunny position (west facing but full sun from early morning onwards). The tree has been vigorously growing leaves since planted and looks fairly healthy. However, the tips of most of the leaves are a bit brown and if anything this has increased over summer. It is well watered and well mulched, albeit in fairly sandy soil. I've seen it written that Tibouchinas can be difficult to establish but if anyone has any tips or advice that would be appreciated. I have been looking forward to the purple flowers over the next few months. |
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RE: Brown tips on Tibouchina leaves
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| Tibouchinas like an evenly moist soil and will develop brown tips if allowed to dry out. Keep well-mulched to help avoid it. |
RE: Brown tips on Tibouchina leaves
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Yes I agree with GH I have a few the same as yours growing here that I didn't look after too well,
while we were building the house and had the same trouble, now with all that behind us
and I water regular they are coming on great..... Cheers..MM. |
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