What causes this?
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sorce
Nonsense Rascal
Emerging science points to chlorinated water killing the protective life on the leaf surface which makes it susceptible to fungus.
This whole time we been thinking it's the "excess water on the leaves", "wet conditions" and such.
That never made sense ...cuz....rain.
The only thing not in the rain is what's in the tap.
So that's the new ultimate truth I believe is the cause.
Of course that's not the only cause, but I believe the only safe fix is reintroducing that protective life with a foliar spray of Actual Bio-Complete Compost tea in the evening or early morning.
Sorce
This whole time we been thinking it's the "excess water on the leaves", "wet conditions" and such.
That never made sense ...cuz....rain.
The only thing not in the rain is what's in the tap.
So that's the new ultimate truth I believe is the cause.
Of course that's not the only cause, but I believe the only safe fix is reintroducing that protective life with a foliar spray of Actual Bio-Complete Compost tea in the evening or early morning.
Sorce
I believe it's impossible to find that in Turkey lol. So do you think it is because of tap water? I recently bought gallons of distilled water and i'm changing my maples watering type in next session. Also should i remove the affected foliage?
Paradox
Marine Bonsologist
Bullshit.
I water my maples every damn day for the past 7 years with chlorinated water by a sprinkler system and I don't see this!
@bbelbuken Beware. There's a reason his moniker is "Nonsense Rascal"
I don't know why your leaves look like that but it is not from chlorinated water.... it does look like a fungus to me but I am not sure. I do know water is not causing it...lol
Hopefully someone with more knowledge about this condition can give you an answer.
Paradox
Marine Bonsologist
I would think your climate isn't very humid there?
If there aren't many leaves affected, I would probably cut them off in case.
It would also help to know what kind of soil you have them in
If there aren't many leaves affected, I would probably cut them off in case.
It would also help to know what kind of soil you have them in
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I had to changed it's pot nearly 2 months ago with a lil bit of root work but i believe it's not the cause since it did not show any stress like the other trees.
Thank you though i hope i solve this problem cause it's my only maple and they're really hard to find in this area
Right now we've 45% humidity.
Paradox
Marine Bonsologist
Ok so you don't have high humidity so moisture induced conditions probably aren't your problem
No we have moderate humidity yearly round. The only things insuspect is water / light to be honest. Or they are just stressed since we moved up to a different city
Paradox
Marine Bonsologist
Yea it doesn't look like the typical leaf scorching we can sometimes get in the summer when it's hot. Usually it's the tips of the leaves that turn brown.
It might be a response to the change in location and light conditions.
Afternoon sun can be the hottest of the day so I guess it's possible.
It might be a response to the change in location and light conditions.
Afternoon sun can be the hottest of the day so I guess it's possible.
Yea but i moved up 2 days ago so i also don't think it's possible either lol. We travelled in a hot car for 30mins withouth ac on maybe that's the problem. It was so hot that i was sweating out too much with my trees on my lap. Maybe that's the cause idk. Regardless of the cases I'm gonna wait for couple of days and observe them
Paradox
Marine Bonsologist
I agree with your assessment. If this started since the move, it could be just the transport and/or change in location.
Let us know how they do
Sure, will do! Thank you againsnd have a great day
Did you have to be so blunt???
sorce
Nonsense Rascal
Just the same as you can poke someone without aids without a condom and not get aids, you can spray chlorinated water on a plant and never see fungus of the fungus isn't present.
The chlorinated water is akin to a broken condom in this scenario, of course you won't get aids.
And this from our resident Biologist.
And we wonder why "science" is woke ....
I mean BS actual Bullshit.
Head out of rectum time.
Just saying.
Sorce
The chlorinated water is akin to a broken condom in this scenario, of course you won't get aids.
And this from our resident Biologist.
And we wonder why "science" is woke ....
I mean BS actual Bullshit.
Head out of rectum time.
Just saying.
Sorce
Paradox
Marine Bonsologist
Do let us know when you get your head out of yours and finish the with verbal diarrhea session today, Mr. Nonsense Rascal
Otherwise put up the facts with real data from a reputable source instead of conspiracy theories pulled out of your rectum.
Just saying
sorce
Nonsense Rascal
When your argument falls flat, insults come.
Noted.
Sorce
Noted.
Sorce
Paradox
Marine Bonsologist
when you have no actual evidence of what you are spouting more nonsense comes
Scorpius
Chumono
Just put him on ignore like I did.
Paradox
Marine Bonsologist
Yea I thought of that but someone has to call out the misinformation when it comes out or people believe it because they see the high post count and their trees suffer for it or they end up doing stuff that isnt necessary like buying gallons of distilled water for fear of chlorinated tap water hurting their trees...lol.
Not everything he says is bunk, some of it is actually good info but some days its just weird stuff that is out of left field.
The only plant that I know of that is hurt by chlorinated tap water is venus fly traps. There may be others but most species kept for bonsai are not among them.
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