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Don’s Expert Answers: Curly and small leaves

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Question From:
Kevin Hill in Newington, Newington New South Wales

Nature of problem:
Curly and small leaves

Type of Plant (if known):
Flamenco mandevilla So Burgandy

Symptoms of Plant Illness (please try NOT to diagnose your problems yourself):
Curly leaves

Soil Type (e.g. sandy, clay or loam) OR Potting Mix Type:
original pot from woolies 3 months ago

How often do you water the plant:
daily

How many hours of sunlight does the plant get each day:
10 hours

How long since you planted it:
Purchased in same pot

Have you fertilised? If so, with what and when:
Yes Thrive

Is the plant indoors or outdoors:
outdoors

Is the plant in a pot or in the ground:
Pot

What other treatments have you given the plant:
cut off climbing feelers

Upload photo if available:

Other Comments:
My Garden clinic number is 110487627

Answer:
Hi Kevin, your problem is not clear in your photo. It might be small sucking insects or mites, so try Eco oil – spray it all over the plant/s, particularly under the leaves. Don

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