Cupping Leaves

20 years ago

Happy Spring All!

I planted some of my dahlias a 2 or 3 weeks back now and all have sprouted. They have grown between 2 inches (for the later sprouting) to 6 inches.

My problem is that all the leaves are starting to "cup" curling up. I water them when they need it, but not to waterlog them or over water.

I'm just wondering if anyone else has experienced this, and if there's anything I can do about it?

Redd~

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grannymarsh
20 years ago
Are the affected leaves of the same culitvar? Are the leaf edges crispy? Mottled?

Can you see any spider webs on the undersides of the leaves?
reddscarlette
Original Author
20 years ago
The leaves are all good. They grow as normal, but then they cup or curl.

They LOOK good, on one of my plants I decided to pinch off the leaves. The leaves curled really bad and they almost went brittle.

I'm not sure what's up? Lack of water???

No signs of any spider mights. No disease or anything.

Anymore thoughts?

Sincerely Confused?!
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grannymarsh
20 years ago
You may not be able to see the mites.

Here is a link that might be useful: check this out
reddscarlette
Original Author
20 years ago
Thanks Granny! I made sure to keep that one if favs :)

The plants seems to have straightend themselves out. I gave them really good drinks of water and their fine. I guess I was starving them? But they look MUCH better now! :)

Nikki~
grannymarsh
20 years ago
Simple solution. Good for you !!!
Glad you liked the link, it's on my 'favorites' list too.
I have one variety that wilts every afternoon (when it's planted outside) no matter how much water it receives. Spoiled thing.
Marsha