davidson plum has brown tinged leaves (forum)

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hi there does anyone know what it means when a davidsons plum has brown tinged leaves, i gave one to friends so its currently in a pot, it could be getting too much light, too little light or have wet feet? Any ideas? I havent seen it for myself, they have asked me for advice sight unseen, thanks for your help

Time: 12th February 2016 10:56pm

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jakfruit etiquette says...
They are usually pretty tough but leaves will go brown like cardboard if the pot dries out. Brown leaf tips could be water stress, salinity or excess fertilizer.

Time: 15th February 2016 11:29am

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Pademelon1 says...
It would be much easier to identify with a picture, but the likely culprit is too much sun.

All three species will grow happily in pots, fairly dark spaces and wet, reasonably fertile soil.

I'm growing the NSW variety and the smooth, and i've only ever gotten brown leaves from when they have been burnt. They recover quite quickly though, which is good.

If it is not burning causing the browning, IDK.

Time: 15th February 2016 10:05pm

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Grumpy says...
I have just noticed similar issue. For recently received Davidson Plums
Located Sunshine Coast, plant is in some shaded but has middle day sun, ...
Sunburn ?
Too much water ?

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Time: 21st December 2017 9:20pm

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Grumpy says...
I have just noticed similar issue. For recently received Davidson Plums
Located Sunshine Coast, plant is in some shaded but has middle day sun, ...
Sunburn ?
Too much water ?

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Picture: 1

Time: 21st December 2017 9:20pm

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denise1 says...
They may have come from conditions with higher humidity. You could give it slightly more shade and increase sun gradually. Often plants in potting mix will become much stronger when planted into a well conditioned planting site. I would think a small shadecloth structure would help it overcome the leafburn problem and could be taken off after summer or let the plant just grow through it.. You wont fix the burnt patches but the new leaves will adapt.

Time: 22nd December 2017 9:27pm

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Markmelb says...
Yes - Sunburn - some filtered morning sun OK but afternoon shade is best.

Time: 22nd December 2017 10:35pm

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jakfruit etiquette says...
If you have recently recieved the plants, they may have come from a shadehouse, and now placed at your place under different light and wind conditions. You can acclimatise by placing plants under heavy shade and gradually move out to more sun at a cooler, rainy, overcast etc time.

Time: 26th December 2017 8:43am

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Grumpy says...
Thank you all for responses.

Time: 26th December 2017 4:51pm

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