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Pale Leaves in Pittosporum
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An elegant, evergreen shrub with slender, silvery-green foliage and small, dark purple, honey-scented flowers in spring
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Pittosporum care requirements
These care conditions are most relevant to pale leaves in Pittosporum. Check each one as a potential cause.
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Light
Full sun to partial shade; prefers at least 6 hours of direct sunlight for best foliage color and form.
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Fertiliser
Apply a balanced, slow-release fertilizer in spring. Reduce feeding in winter.
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Water
Moderate watering; prefers consistently moist but well-draining soil. Tolerates some drought once established.
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Symptoms to look for in Pittosporum
- fiber_manual_recordWashed-out, pale colour
- fiber_manual_recordYellowing between veins
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Common causes in Pittosporum
- fiber_manual_recordIron deficiency
- fiber_manual_recordMagnesium deficiency
- fiber_manual_recordToo much direct sun
- fiber_manual_recordAlkaline soil
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How to diagnose pale leaves in Pittosporum
Interveinal yellowing on new growth = iron deficiency. On old growth = magnesium deficiency.
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How to treat pale leaves in Pittosporum
Apply chelated iron or Epsom salt as appropriate. Adjust soil pH.
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Preventing pale leaves in Pittosporum
Use ericaceous compost for acid-loving plants. Feed with micronutrient fertiliser.