Is my blueberry plant dying?
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Suzie
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The leaves are curling downwards in some areas look like they might be turning brown. This is my first blueberry plant, would be very grateful for some advice.
Looks like you have your plant in a container, here are some tips on how to care for it:
https://www.thespruce.com/growing-blueberries-in-containers-848170
Since we can't see the container size, it might be root bound and need a larger container.
- You might have APHIDS. I see small bumps under the leaves. Look for misshapen, curling, stunted, or yellowing leaves. Be sure to check the undersides of leaves; aphids love to hide there. Here is a good article.
https://www.almanac.com/pest/aphidsHello. This link might be helpful.
https://growingfruit.org/t/blueberry-leaf-curl-need-advice-please/16457
As long as it has new green leaves it is fine.
This website tells you everything you need to know about growing blueberries for 50 years https://www.burpee.com/gardenadvicecenter/fruit/blueberries/how-to-grow-blueberry-plants/article10389.html
Are you watering it enough? I would think if the leaves are turning brown and curling, it may need more water.
Hi there,
Is it in an acid loving soil as it will die if it isn't. Possibly just old leaves making way for new.
Blueberries need acidic soil. Check the pH of the soil first. Then maybe give it some fertilizer or transplant into a bigger container.
good luck! I had blueberry bush I saved from the lowes sale rack and then the landscaper for next door chopped it down with their weed trimmer. fail.