what is eating my salvia leaves? « Reply #3 on: July 26, 2015, 14:37 » I had that problem one year (in the UK) and it was a fat green caterpillar, so hunt around for them if slug pellets don't work. Well, that was a bad choice. "Pam, those old leaves probably have developed powdery mildew or another fungal disease. Holes in the leaves are almost always from snails or slugs, unless there's some obvious mechanical source for the damage (e.g., the plant being attacked by a housecoat.) What’s Eating My Garden Leaves? What’s eating my Brugmansia? The Waterlily beetle and its larvae eat long slit like holes in waterlily leaves or chew around the leaf edge - the adults are 1/4" long(5mm) and are yellow/brown. Hello! What is the cause and how should I treat it? They don't start eating at the edge of the leaf, like caterpillars and sawflies, but go right for the middle. What is eating my hosta flowers? I am hoping you Brugmansia experts can help me with this one. Questions About Brugmansias. They emerge from winter hiding places in nearby foliage in May and lay small white eggs on the top surface of the waterlily leaves. Questions about magnolia care range from problems regarding specific plant parts (e.g., problems with the leaves, problems with the buds, etc.) I cut them back each fall and they seem to take a long time to grow when put back outdoors. I first noticed it a few days ago, but there are many more leaves affected now. I have a photo I can send. Started by brucesgirl on Grow Your Own. Whatever it is has attacked with a vengeance and destruction is unbelievable. 2. Something is eating my hydrangea (bought this spring). Probably, yes. They have flower buds on them but still no Y in the main trunk. As Pete has a grand marnier Brug, am hoping he may be able to give me some advice. Started by Mbmyco2 on Grow Your Own. Common name: Angel's trumpet. 3. Asked by Anonymous on September 20, 2011. Home › Forums › Gardening Discussions › Flowers & Shrubs › Holes in my begonia leaves Tagged: begonias This topic contains 5 replies, has 4 voices, and was last updated by HaroldMe 3 years, 1 month ago. but then I noticed that it is eating both leaves and petals leaving just a lacy 'skeleton' behind. Something eating my bougainvillea leaves! Deer can eat at heights up to six feet, ripping the foliage away and leaving jagged edges on whatever is left. Please Help!” Question from Lizzy of Ocala, Florida. When I checked on them today there are no lower leaves left and the top ones have been munched on! What is Chewing on My Brugmansia Leaves? Lemons are most commonly used as a flavoring for beverages and foods, especially desserts. It is the caterpillar that does the damage in mid summer and this is about 1" long. Viewing 6 posts - 1 through 6 (of 6 … I don't see any thing on or around the plant. If big pieces of your leaves are missing, the culprit is a larger animal. i moved it and it cheered up very quickly. Slug feeding damage presents as holes in leaves between a 1/4th to 1 inch in diameter. A bit of rose and shrub fertiliser used to perk it up again and it would grow some new leaves. I decided not to cut my angel trumpet back this year. Growing up to 15 feet tall with flowers up to 1 foot long, angel trumpet (Brugmansia suaveolens) is an undeniably majestic garden specimen. Damage to Iris leaves in the pond. and how do I get rid of them? Have removed several because I want it more tree like. Bury a shallow bowl of beer at ground level near the strawberries to attract and drown slugs and snails. Asked June 29, 2018, 1:12 PM EDT. I started a couple cutting from my Brugmansia tree earlier this year. What could it be? Discussion in 'Pests, Diseases and Cures' started by kazzawazza, Jun 30, 2018. If you have aphids on your plants, you will often find naturally occurring lady bug beetles and their larvae—which look like tiny gila monster lizards—hanging around, feeding on them. Some questions aren't readily answerable unless one has access to the landscape in question . If Iris leaves are being eaten and look shredded like the blade of a saw - back to the central midrib, then you have an attack of Iris sawfly. HELP - what pesky creature is eating my pansy flowers, etc? Something is eating holes into the leaves of my geraniums and begonias. My salvia plants looked great until a few weeks ago. May 9, 2019 1:39 pm. I did however find bugs but I’m not sure what they are. They seem to prefer hostas, but will attack virtually anything with leaves. My Angel Trumpet Has Yellow Leaves. I noticed a few days ago that something was eating the leaves of my sunflowers. Post by JuneBug » Wed Apr 06, 2011 7:25 pm No matter where I plant pansies - in beds or in pots, something always chews on the flowers and ends up completely destroying the plants. No, nothing. Here are the most common culprits who are eating your leaves and what you can do about it. Learn the signs of what bug is eating at your plants. Answer: Your pictures came through! My camellias have always been beautiful but this year I have some type of wood looking insect eating holes in the leaves. The main thing is to control the snails or slugs, as discussed in my … to the need for information on pruning. Something is eating my blueberry leaves. I don't believe it is a rabbit as looks like they are being shaved off on Off on i agree its probably a Brugmansia, and something is eating at the edge of waterlily! 2015 Messages: 1,849 Gender: Female Location: Midlands Ratings: +1,841 do n't believe is. 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