Is my rhodo sick?

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  1. zenshack

    zenshack Active Member

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    Is there something wrong with my rhodo (See pictures)?

    I planted it almost 2 years ago and after a few months it developed these yellow droopy leaves which have recently gotten worse. I suspect it is the soil ph but wanted a second or third opinion. Maybe this is normal?

    When planting it I used a little bonemeal and added mulch on top. This spring I added soil amender to all my new growies. Eveything is happy but this plant.

    I also did throw a little lime down earlier this year with all the rain and have since learned this was a mistake for the rhodo!!

    I water it twice a week during dry periods and have given it the odd dose of fertilezer (24-8-14).

    Any comments or suggestions would be appretiated.

    Thanks!
     

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    zenshack Active Member

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    Forgot to mention it gets full sun all morning and almost full shade in the afternoon.

    Thanks
     
  3. David Payne Terra Nova

    David Payne Terra Nova Active Member

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    Yes, it's chlorotic. Try scratching in some peat moss around its base. Also purchase some Iron Chelate and a small sprayer and drench the leaves and the soil around it. These things will help.

    Don't fertilize it past, about the second week of September so that it has a chance to harden off the new growth for winter.

    I get this problem alot at strata complexes we maintain. All of that cement in some buildings can leach
    lime and salts into the soil and cause chlorosis.
     
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    Thanks David for confirming my thoughts and for the tips. Will get on that right away.

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