I have two of these big hosta plants on the north side of my home. They're beautiful except the edges of the leaves turn brown. There's another variety next to them that doesn't have this problem. Is it problem with this variety? I don't think it's too much sun but maybe for this variety it is. Possibly a soil deficiency? Any help is appreciated. Please see attached picture for example (I don't know if I should be posting a picture to this group but not sure how to show example otherwise). Thanks for any help!
Big Time
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I did not burn the dude, you fallacious flicker farkle.
Unlike you, I told him exactly in which newsgroup he could post the pix. A bit of info far more practical than your inane pedant. Also there were certain bits of key info he failed to provide.
May you kiss my home depot and be banished to six flags over Cucamonga for being such a pessimistic screwball. Since when are you a "we" anyway? Do you have multiple personalities? Why don't you get a job working as a fluffer at Wal-Mart?
I don't think people are usually "flamed" when they post pictures to all-text newsgroups. Usually a polite notice that pictures should be posted to a binary newsgroup or with a reference URL is all that's necessary.
I notice sometimes the brown, "burnt edges" are just that - burnt. Typically, hostas like that are too close to heat retaining or sun-reflecting paving materials.
Ok. I'm located in Dayton, OH. It's been warm and humid but these plants do this every year regardless of temp or moisture. I don't know the variety but the leaves are about 12 inches across and variegated. the next time I post a picture it will be to the ng you mentioned. Thanks.
Big Time
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I had the same problem. I think it is caused by the plant being in pure peat moss, When I planted it, I did not remove the peat and this caused the hosta to stay to wet causing root rot. It seems to be doing ok after I removed the peat and re planted it in the ground.
I'm a few miles down I75 east of Cincinnati. Mine do the same thing. I think it is due to environmental causes rather than disease or insect damage. I sort of suspect it is due to water and debris on the leaves and maybe mechanical injury to the leaves. Not all of mine seem to be effected. The fortunei group seems the most likely to turn brown. Hosta gold standard and patriot are the worst in my garden.
I like that! Fallacious Flicker farkle. Thank you, does that make me related to Sparkle Farkle?? I hope so!!
Ooops, my brief marrage to the clinical schizophenic has emerged.......my apologies for my inane pedant................more and more I infrequent this newsgroup because my ramblings are just a waste of breath or writing. maybe I'm suffering from writers block or need to just lurk and keep silent for a year or so.................I'd still be able to see your good retorts though. I do appreciate yer dry wit thanks to the loving hand of Zhan. At least you addressed me. I meant no harm in my observations about you, Cereius. I admire you in your quick retorts and replys although you slice people sometimes with your sharp tongue.....
Do you
Why don't you get a job working as a fluffer at
I don't like Wally World's policies for their employees. and I make little at Lowes now as it is and can't afford a wage decrease to work for Wally. They only pay minimum...........at least with Lowes, I get $7.84 an hour and
13 hours a week! (they've cut me hours along with everyone elses apparently).. have a good weekend. maddie
I posted on alt.binaries.pictures.gardens called "brown edges on my hosta plant". This occurs every year only to this variety. There is another variegated variety next to this one that is fine. Thanks again.
Big Time
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Holy Roman and Marvin's Laff Inn. (I know. I deliberately misspelled it, all you dweeb old timers without a sense of humor. That was what Marcello Mastroianni called the show.)
Don't forget your twin brothers Simon and Gar Farkle!
they arent a waste of breath in the least and if I dont hear from you frequently my spine begins to shrivel ... INgrid
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