BrainKing - Diskussionsforen (Garden and Winter Chat)

why is my Betulia dying

3. Juli 2006, 17:27:21

Thema: Re:

WatfordFC:

I have searched google to try to find a picture of a betulia but had no luck
All I could surmise is that it is a variety of begonia....perhaps similar to a rex begonia. Is it an indoor plant? I know that rex begonias can be tricky as too much or too little water can kill them quickly. Also it is suseptible to spider mite infestation.

3. Juli 2006, 17:33:09

Thema: Re:

ajtgirl: It prefers sunlight, and its on my patio at the moment. I have been feeding it miracle gro, but it looks so sick.

3. Juli 2006, 22:34:52

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WatfordFC:

Check the underside of the leaves to see if there are any creepy crawlies on it

3. Juli 2006, 22:52:28

Thema: Re:

ajtgirl: I have and there is :o(

4. Juli 2006, 02:53:29

Thema: Re:

WatfordFC:

Get some insecticidal soap right away and spray it every 4 days

4. Juli 2006, 03:56:48

plaintiger

Thema: Re:

is She amazing, folks, or what?

4. Juli 2006, 09:40:21

Thema: Re:is She amazing, folks, or what?

plaintiger: awwwwwwwww thanks :o) lol

4. Juli 2006, 21:45:03

plaintiger

Thema: Re:is She amazing, folks, or what?

WatfordFC: lol...well yes, You're amazing too, Lady!

4. Juli 2006, 09:40:58

Thema: Re:

ajtgirl: soap?? Ok i will , will get some today, i also noticed lots of little cobwebs too around the base of the plant

4. Juli 2006, 20:04:15

Thema: Re:

WatfordFC:

Sounds like you have spider mites.
They are tiny and difficult to see but the webs are a dead giveaway.

Insecticidal soap is sold at any nursery or garden store and is not harmful to the enviornment.

You must spray several times per the instructions on the label to be effective and kill the adults and the larvae.
Good luck!

4. Juli 2006, 05:00:05

Foxy Lady

Thema: Re:

WatfordFC: Could you be overfeeding with the Miracle Gro?

4. Juli 2006, 09:39:53