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Mexican orange blossom problems

Jasmin Dallos-Foreman

2 years ago

Hello, I potted this chiosya sundance in a large pot last year using a mix of garden soil and compost but it's really not doing very well. Not growing at all and looking very sad. The leaves are yellow and brown... Any ideas what I have done wrong or how I can help it recover? Thank you x

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Sonia
2 years ago
I’m no expert but shrubs in pots do sometimes struggle through the winter with drought and frost damage. You could try removing the top 1-2 inches of compost and then topping with fresh good quality compost and a handful of feed (bonemeal, fish blood and bone or granulated feed). Then water regularly. Few of us water our pots in winter and they can dry out.
Jasmin Dallos-Foreman
Original Author
2 years ago
Thank you so much that's really helpful.
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2 years ago
Looking at the growth on top of the compost I would say it's waterlogged and the plat is drowning. Poke your finger into the compost and see how wet it is.

These plants prefer well drained ground and a from experience a bit of dappled shade as they tend to bleach out in full sun. Also to note these are a large shrub and will grow in excess of 5ft if allowed to but do take well to hard pruning.

At this time of year you should be seeing lots of flower buds swelling at the tips of all the shoots.
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Thank you. Could I take it out and replant it maybe with better drainage do you think?

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