Discolored dotted leaves on fig

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Discolored dotted leaves on fig

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Hello everyone, haven't been here in a while, but spring is here again and the bonsais are growing :)

I have problem with two of my figs, which have misshapen, discolored, dotted leaves, have a look at the picture.

It looks like only the newer leaves have it....Any ideas what might that be? I started fertilizing them a month ago, so its probably not KNP deficiency?
What is it lacking?

Would appreciate your suggestions

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Re: Discolored dotted leaves on fig

Post by Jester »

I'm not sure but it does'nt look that serious. In any case, I'm thinking it's probably time for a defoliation anyway judging by the colour / condition and age of those leaves mate. Looks like it may have been scale damage as I think I can still see one on there
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Re: Discolored dotted leaves on fig

Post by Bougy Fan »

Is it supposed to be a benji leaf ? Where do you keep them, what mix are they in, how often do you water and what did you feed them ? Bit hard to know but judging from the colour there seems to but a deficiency of something. Here in Brissy they should be dark green at this time of year. I do have scale problems, but usually the branches can covered in them and they still don't look that bad. My best guess would be they are starving and a bit dry ?

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Re: Discolored dotted leaves on fig

Post by phillips_head »

i have to disagree with Tony (sorry) but non-uniform chlorosis (discolouration) is generally not a sign of nutrient deficiency. it looks to me like a pathogen though what sort i cannot be sure without seeing it. if you are interested, i run a plant pathology lab and would be willing to have a look at it if you can express post them to me.
if you are keen on this swing me an email at: dip@deakin.edu.au
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