I think I've over watered, leaves curling up

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E30

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Posted 1470114984	Reply with quote #1

From research the forum archive, I think my leaf blotching and curling problem is due to overwatering and shortage of nutrition. The leaves are blotching yellow, curling in and pointing upward. This is happening on a few of my trees in the some row. Potted or in the ground, same problem. The leaf curling starts from the top and progresses downwards. Botom leaves are healthy for now. We've been having sporadic hot and cool days. I have my figs on a timed drip system. Tough to regulate watering. Each pot gets 2.5 cups (.6l) of water twice a day. I think I need to cut the watering. Am I right? Also little Galacia Negra is suffering from that and also some kind of splitting injury from this watering issue... Tarek __________________ Wish list: Maltese, Black Malta Have: My grandpa's Abyad from Lebanon, Barada, Mission, Souadi, Makedonia, Bourjasotte Grise, Rhonde de Bordeux, St. Rita, Panache Tiger, Black Madeira, Baskinta Brown and Purple, Sals EL. Raspberry Latte, All babies :( Italian 258, Galacia Negra (Bass's)

Chivas

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Posted 1470135937	Reply with quote #2

I find the heat stress causes curling (leaves close stomata and try to transpire faster than possible to conserve mosture they clsoe and then the curl happens) Blotching I find with over watering as well. __________________ Canada Zone 6B

hoosierbanana

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Posted 1470141183 · Edited	Reply with quote #3

Tarek, I strongly suspect that all of the symptoms are being caused by the fig bud mite, and no matter how much you change watering or fertilizing they will continue to spread through your plants. It is unfortunate, but fig bud mites are spread around by many growers and sellers and they are very much insidious. __________________ 7a, DE

jdsfrance

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Posted 1470141828	Reply with quote #4

Hi, I just had to ask: are you watering from a well ? ... How cold is the water ? You may need to store the water in a reservoir to get it to warm a bit ... __________________ ------------------------ Climate from -25°C to + 35°C Only cold hardy figtrees can make it here

E30

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Posted 1470161680	Reply with quote #5

Hoosier: Thanks for the heads up. I think its time for a neem oil spray as a preventative measure anyway. JDS: Water is municipal. If anything the temperature will be a bit warmer to start due to black irrigation piping. I may consider some kind of sunblock... __________________ Wish list: Maltese, Black Malta Have: My grandpa's Abyad from Lebanon, Barada, Mission, Souadi, Makedonia, Bourjasotte Grise, Rhonde de Bordeux, St. Rita, Panache Tiger, Black Madeira, Baskinta Brown and Purple, Sals EL. Raspberry Latte, All babies :( Italian 258, Galacia Negra (Bass's)

E30

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Posted 1472100249	Reply with quote #6

Hoosier, thanks again. After a few treatments of neem, the new leaves are growing in spot and curl free. Guess it was mites after all. __________________ Wish list: Maltese, Black Malta Have: My grandpa's Abyad from Lebanon, Barada, Mission, Souadi, Makedonia, Bourjasotte Grise, Rhonde de Bordeux, St. Rita, Panache Tiger, Black Madeira, Baskinta Brown and Purple, Sals EL. Raspberry Latte, All babies :( Italian 258, Galacia Negra (Bass's)

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