Need your help with Identifying If this is a problem

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pwbum1

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Posted 1396703189	Reply with quote #1

My Black Mission is pushing out leaves for the spring. The initial leaf looked great the next few and subsequent leaves are looking a little jacked up any thoughts/ideas/helpful hints-tips would be greatly appreciated and for whatever reason the bud tip has moved from growing straight with the first leaf to pointing to the side where you see the deformed side (smaller side) of the next two leaves. V/r South Texas

pitangadiego

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Posted 1396707097	Reply with quote #2

FMV, and not a problem. __________________ Encanto Farms Nursery http://encantofarms.com http://figs4fun.com http://webebananas.com "pitangadiego" everywhere

pwbum1

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ascpete

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Posted 1396707813	Reply with quote #4

Pwbum1, Your tree may have FMV. But your problem is a Nutrient deficiency. It may be due to pH levels and or Calcium or Iron or Magnesium deficiency. A balanced fertilizer will usually reduce or eliminate the leaf problems. I've been able to produce the same poorly formed leaves by simply changing the pH (reducing it). Attached Files Plant_nutrients.pdf (42.12 KB, 5 views)

jdsfrance

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Posted 1396720896	Reply with quote #5

Hi pwbum1, The tree has been stressed. I would up pot, give it fertilizer, and regular waterings . I would search the stem for insects stings . __________________ ------------------------ Climate from -25°C to + 35°C Only cold hardy figtrees can make it here

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