Phrag leaf tips turning brown

[slipperfreak]

After looking more closely at the photos, I'm concerned about the third one. Is this the same plant (it doesn't look like it)? It appears to be browing from the base of the leaves towards the ends. It may have crown rot - I'd check it out.

[Becca]

Originally Posted by slipperfreak

After looking more closely at the photos, I'm concerned about the third one. Is this the same plant (it doesn't look like it)? It appears to be browing from the base of the leaves towards the ends. It may have crown rot - I'd check it out.

Good catch Joe! I agree....does look like it is from the base of the leaves!

[Connie Star]

Originally Posted by slipperfreak

After looking more closely at the photos, I'm concerned about the third one. Is this the same plant (it doesn't look like it)? It appears to be browing from the base of the leaves towards the ends. It may have crown rot - I'd check it out.

You're right, Joe. Picture 3 is a Phrag klotcheanum. I took that picture in December, and since then I trimmed it, mostly by just gently tugging on the rotten appearing leaves. It seemed to get much better and I took a picture of it today. There is a newer section (what do you call that, anyway?) that looks healthy and doesn't have much brown. Nevertheless, I'm going to cut back on the fertilizer. I now have a lot or rainwater, thanks to the storms.

[slipperfreak]

Originally Posted by Connie Star

You're right, Joe. Picture 3 is a Phrag klotcheanum. I took that picture in December, and since then I trimmed it, mostly by just gently tugging on the rotten appearing leaves. It seemed to get much better and I took a picture of it today. There is a newer section (what do you call that, anyway?) that looks healthy and doesn't have much brown. Nevertheless, I'm going to cut back on the fertilizer. I now have a lot or rainwater, thanks to the storms.

That does look much better! Nice job.

New fans of leaves are typically referred to as "new growths".