Dying Saxifrage

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hubballi

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Dying Saxifrage
« on: June 26, 2013, 16:29 »
I had a Saxifrage in a pot outside for about 3 years but it started to look a bit unhealthy this spring. I re-potted what I could salvage as most of the foliage had gone brown. It was doing ok but just of late the foliage (what small amount is left) is drying and going brown. The soil is moist so it isn't lack of water  :(

Any ideas why please ?

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Beetroot queen

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Re: Dying Saxifrage
« Reply #1 on: June 26, 2013, 20:24 »
I think people will need a pic to help.

Your having a rough time lately but once people see a pic they will help.

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Re: Dying Saxifrage
« Reply #2 on: June 26, 2013, 20:28 »
The soil is moist so it isn't lack of water  :(

Any ideas why please ?

Saxifrage needs to be in very well draining soil so it's probably too wet.

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Re: Dying Saxifrage
« Reply #3 on: June 26, 2013, 22:48 »
It's not too wet. It was the same when it was very dry.

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Re: Dying Saxifrage
« Reply #4 on: June 27, 2013, 09:56 »
I think people will need a pic to help.

Please, Hubballi.

There's no way to tell otherwise.

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Re: Dying Saxifrage
« Reply #5 on: June 27, 2013, 11:51 »
Maybe an animal is having a wee on it.  My mum has lost a couple either to cats or foxes having a wee.  There is not much can be done to salvage them at that stage.

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Re: Dying Saxifrage
« Reply #6 on: June 27, 2013, 22:56 »
I suspect a root problem. Have you checked the roots?  Knock it out the pot and take a look. Could be a soil pest like vine weevil or fly gnat larvae which can be a big pest in wet/damp container soil.
« Last Edit: June 27, 2013, 22:58 by bendipa »

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Re: Dying Saxifrage
« Reply #7 on: July 03, 2013, 12:11 »
Now pretty much dead  :(

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Beetroot queen

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Re: Dying Saxifrage
« Reply #8 on: July 03, 2013, 12:29 »
Might be worth checking the roots now then just incase if its almost dead you have no worry about harming it further



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