Re: alkaline vs. acidic
Diann.,
Chlorosis is diagnosed by looking at the veins in the foliage,which remain green
while the rest of the plant turns yellow.This would occur in a high ph soil on a
plant which requires acid conditions or at least higher than what its
receiving.Treating the soil with chealated iron will correct the condition but
only new leaves will look normal, it cant reverse the coloring in the
mature/existing leaves.(over watering can sometimes mimic this condition as
well).
Hope this helped you.
Connie
Diann Barbee Thoma wrote:
> Does anyone know what happens to an alkie plant when it's in acidic soil, or
> vice versa?
>
> I'm especially curious with my astilbe. In all parts of the gardens, some
> of them are getting large yellow splashes at the end part of the leaf.
>
> Thanks!
> Diann
> zone 5b east central IL
