Mamey back from the dead + a leech

[greenman62]

I am in New Orleans
and grew a Mamey from seed about 4 years ago.
it was looking pretty nice last fall.
We had 1 day in January that was colder than normal
and i thought it had bit the dust.
I was waiting to use the container for something else
so, i hadnt removed the dead plant yet.

In the beginning of September, i finally was going to tackle the chore.
and ... WTF ?
it was coming back !

By the way, has anyone ever seen a leech in their yard ?
Is this a vector for disease ?



Leech i found in my backyard


Leech 


Mamey yesterday


Mamey first week of Sept 2017


Mamey in Nov 2016


My Naranjilla
 (never had the fruit before)

[forumfool]

plants can be resilient. that leech though....get it outta here!

[Jake]

That's not a leech, I think it's called a New Guinea flatworm

[greenman62]

so someone from Dept of Ag in Louisiana told me
 it lacks the dorsal striping and shape for  New Guinea flatworm
but they think it is a flatworm, not a leech.

anyway, i might be washing my fruit from now on.
its just a lot of trouble.
2 to 3 times a day i walk outside to see if there is anything edible
and eat it on the spot.