Firepower Nandina Spindly And Leaves Narrow Curled
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One of my Firepower Nandina is not growing the same way the other is. The new growth is spindly and the leaves are narrow and curled up. I've researched it and everything I've read is that it is drought, heat & mildew resistant, and rarely have any growing issues. Do you have any idea what the problem might be? Any help would be greatly appreciated!
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Answer #1 · Brent Wilson's Answer · Hi Julie,
What you've researched and found out about Firepower Nandina is true. It is drought, heat and mildew resistant. Consistently wet or soggy soil is most often the cause for this plant to defoliate and for the foliage to become irregular and often yellow or whitish in appearance. These plants simply must have very well-drained soil. I always recommend planting them in raised or mounded beds or on sloped ground.
Are your two plants planted side by side or in different locations? Check the soil around each plant to see if it is wet or dry. If the soil is wet you will have to lift it up, planting it in a mound. This way the roots won;t be standing in water.
Brent)
What you've researched and found out about Firepower Nandina is true. It is drought, heat and mildew resistant. Consistently wet or soggy soil is most often the cause for this plant to defoliate and for the foliage to become irregular and often yellow or whitish in appearance. These plants simply must have very well-drained soil. I always recommend planting them in raised or mounded beds or on sloped ground.
Are your two plants planted side by side or in different locations? Check the soil around each plant to see if it is wet or dry. If the soil is wet you will have to lift it up, planting it in a mound. This way the roots won;t be standing in water.
Brent)
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