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What is causing brown spots on my Ensete? (PICS)

15 years ago

This plant has been in the ground for probably 2 weeks now, and had these browning spots(seem like burn spots) when I purchased it. I asked the guy at the nursery what causes it and how to avoid it, and he told me it was sunburn. Well 2 weeks later and 3-4 new leaves later, every new leaf is still getting these spots. After the third leaf in the sun, I find it hard to believe it's still sunburn. Could it be water sitting in the crown? Thanks

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jimhardy
15 years ago
Are you fertizing it?
greenpassion
15 years ago
I have sort of the same problem. One of my younger ensete is in a huge pot, like 2 others, and it is getting these areas of burn or sick patches. I feed them well, they are in high quality potting mix. The get plenty of water, (I have a drip irrigation system) and full sun. I have one here that's 12ft tall-it's her 3rd summer on my deck. The other two are smaller-I bought them on line this spring. I can't find any info on diseases of Ensete Murelli.
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