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TKR99:
*This my n'th attempt to get this posted with 2 attachments - between trying to get them sized right (You can tell I don't read instructions LOL!)  to the system endlessly telling me "Sorry! There is already an attachment with the same filename as the one you tried to upload. Please rename the file and try again." when I'd not managed to get either uploaded and now don't know which one it already has, I'm about to give up, but having 1 last try to get at least 1 of the 2 images uploaded.  Will change the names to hopefully bypass the issue :).

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Hi all
Been a LONG time since I've been on here - lots of reasons, but I'm back again with another query now :).

I bought this wonderful little dwarf Rhoto (Whispering Rose) earlier in the year.  As usual, it came in a small pot so I immediately potted it on but perhaps errantly used Miracle Gro compost when doing so.  Now, at this late stage of the year, it (& a few others similarly potted plants) have decided it's spring not autumn & are pushing out growth like nobody's business.

However, as you can hopefully see from the pics (unlike the other plants) this one is struggling a bit as the leaves aren't growing out properly.  I've not seen this happen before & can't see an obvious reason for it.  There aren't any obvious bugs as such but it is rather well covered in very thin spider webs which makes me wonder is it possibly the culprit? 

Anyone any ideas?
Thanks
Romayne

NightHawk:
Hi Romayne, glad to see you've managed to get back onto the Forum again  :)

Sorry to hear about your difficulty getting your photos uploaded.  The attachment feature uses George's web server space, which he has kindly offered free of charge to our members.  If you don't have your own Domain name to load files to your own web site, then this enables our members to share their photos.  As many members use this service, there could be occasions when filenames already exist.  A coincidence, but it can and does happen.  The easiest solution is to initially use a filename that is unique to you, and less likely to be chosen by someone else.

You obviously discovered a new filename on this occasion as both of your photos have appeared here.

Having said all that, I am unable to identify your particular plant problem.  I don't suspect your spider to be the culprit though.  They don't eat plants but will eat bugs on your plants.

Hopefully, one of our members may have an answer for you soon.

Laurie.

ideasguy:
Hi Romayne

Welcome back!! Its very good to hear from you again.
I'm sorry you had such a tussle with your photos. Its easier to do them one photo per message sometimes, as there is a restriction with the maximum size in total of attachments.

A couple of things comes to mind on your Rhodo.
In the main, they prefer Acidic soil, but some are a little more tolerant that others.
Perhaps that one which is doing badly is not liking that Miracle Gro compost.

It may be a good idea to buy a bag of Ericaceous Compost and repot that one.
When you knock it out of the pot, check for vine weevil (you may see cavities they have created).
They love pots! In the open ground I believe they are prey for other predators. Perhaps Laurie could comment on that!

Watering and Overwatering. Tap water could also be a problem. If you can collect rain water that might help. No problem with a supply of that stuff in our good ol' Emerald Isle!
I saw a nice little meter in B&Q on Wednesday - it had dual probes and measured both Ph and Moisture in soil - and pots! Almost bought it. That should help you to water only when it needs it.

Not sure about those spider webs. I'd remove them and give the plant a hosing under the leaves and any hidey holes.

Ive sent an email to JohnB (Seattle, USA). He's a Rhodo expert.

NightHawk:

--- Quote from: ideasguy on September 28, 2012, 11:26:00 PM ---When you knock it out of the pot, check for vine weevil (you may see cavities they have created).
They love pots! In the open ground I believe they are prey for other predators. Perhaps Laurie could comment on that!

--- End quote ---
The Royal Horticultural Society web site has good info on the Vine Weevil, so it's worth checking it out.

ideasguy:
Thats a very informative article Laurie, thanks. Life is a bit hazardous for the Vine Weevil out of the pot!

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