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Dima

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Problem with black sapote (Diospyros nigra)
« on: December 04, 2019, 03:11:58 AM »
Hello everybody!

I've germinated a couple of months ago some black sapote seeds, but after the leafs were formed, the trunk and later the new leaf became black. Afterwards 4 of 8 seedlings died. Recently one of the 4 left also got the new leaf darker (as you can see on the picture) and I don't know what I'm doing wrong. Had someone had the same problem?


best regards!
Dima

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Re: Problem with black sapote (Diospyros nigra)
« Reply #1 on: December 04, 2019, 06:27:28 AM »
Your soil looks lacking perlite and could be too heavy not allowing roots to breathe, Try repotting with a new soil mix that is 15% course perlite or sand.

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Re: Problem with black sapote (Diospyros nigra)
« Reply #2 on: December 06, 2019, 03:31:58 AM »
They don't like too much water and enjoy high temps and reasonable sunlight when young. Well drained potting mix is important.

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Re: Problem with black sapote (Diospyros nigra)
« Reply #3 on: December 06, 2019, 12:53:56 PM »
Black sapote have massive root system.They are going to be root bound quickly in that tiny pot,your going to need root prune often.Might try growing in root pruning pot.