BrainKing - Discussion boards (Garden and Winter Chat)

why is my Betulia dying

3. July 2006, 17:27:21

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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. July 2006, 17:33:09

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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. July 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. July 2006, 22:52:28

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ajtgirl: I have and there is :o(

4. July 2006, 02:53:29

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WatfordFC:

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

4. July 2006, 03:56:48

plaintiger

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is She amazing, folks, or what?

4. July 2006, 09:40:21

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plaintiger: awwwwwwwww thanks :o) lol

4. July 2006, 21:45:03

plaintiger

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

4. July 2006, 09:40:58

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

4. July 2006, 20:04:15

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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. July 2006, 05:00:05

Foxy Lady

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WatfordFC: Could you be overfeeding with the Miracle Gro?

4. July 2006, 09:39:53