All my Clivias are a mess of brown and white rotten leaves

Question From: 
Jutta Dowdy in  Krenmore,  Brisbane QLD

 

Nature of problem: 
All my Clivias are a mess of brown and white rotten leaves

 

Type of Plant (if known): 
Clivia

 

Symptoms of Plant Illness (please try NOT to diagnose your problems yourself): 
Wasted leaves. Grey and brown and unrecognizeable

 

Soil Type (e.g. sandy, clay or loam) OR Potting Mix Type: 
Good potting mix soul

 

How often do you water the plant:
light watering daily when no rain

 

How many hours of sunlight does the plant get each day:
planted in shade under tree

 

What type of plant is it:
Orange and yellow

 

How long since you planted it:
some several years others last year

 

Have you fertilised? If so, with what and when:
Worm casting. and Fish solution

 

Is the plant indoors or outdoors: 
outdoors

 

What other treatments have you given the plant: 
being left alone as much as possible

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Other Comments: 
It seems to have happened very suddenly as I am in the garden most days and only notice the disaster today.

 

Answer: Sounds like the lily caterpillar (google it) – they are probably gone by now. The plants may recover. Next summer look out for small caterpillars in summer and spray them with caterpillar killer.  Don