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Spotted Laurel black patches / spots

mcc28xmcc28x Posts: 3
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Hi,

Think this is my first post!

I have had a spotted laurel that was originally in a pot but a year ago I transplanted it into a permanent home. Unfortunately the leaves are discolouring and turning black. Last year I destroyed all the affected leaves but it has come back again.

Can anyone recommended me a remedy please?

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  • ElusiveElusive Posts: 992

    I think this usually indicates erratic irrigation. Usually when it dries out then gets very wet again.

  • mcc28xmcc28x Posts: 3

    Hi Mattbeer87

    It's in quite a damp patch of the garden though, and in actual fact it had the problem in the pot too?

     

    Thanks

  • ElusiveElusive Posts: 992

    I did a quick search and it indicates being in too wet/cold soil over the Winter.

    It should recover but maybe it would be a good idea to dig it up and replant it with some grit added to the drainage hole?

  • mcc28xmcc28x Posts: 3

    Hi,

    I was thinking of moving it, I could give that a go.

    Thanks

  • ElusiveElusive Posts: 992

    When you move it remove all the affected leaves, then incorporate a good amount of Compost and Grit into the hole, this should improve the overall condition of the plant tenfold image

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