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Something is attacking my Magnolia

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Question From: 
Colin in  Leura,  Leura NSW

 

Nature of problem: 
Something is attacking my Magnolia

 

Type of Plant (if known): 
Magnolia

 

Symptoms of Plant Illness (please try NOT to diagnose your problems yourself): 
Leaves are being eaten or dying

 

Soil Type (e.g. sandy, clay or loam) OR Potting Mix Type: 
Garden (sandy)

 

How often do you water the plant:
2-3 times a week

 

How many hours of sunlight does the plant get each day:
morning and afternoon

 

What type of plant is it:
See photos

 

How long since you planted it:
6 months

 

Have you fertilised? If so, with what and when:
Dynamic Lifter

 

Is the plant indoors or outdoors: 
Outdoors

 

What other treatments have you given the plant: 
None

Upload photo if available: 
P1290017.JPG

Other Comments: 

 

Answer: Hi Colin,  It looks like snail damage. Look under all the leaves and nearby under rocks and under pot rims etc.  Squish what you find. Try some Multiguard snail pellets around it – they are safe for pets and the environment.   Don

 

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