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Tropical Fruit => Tropical Fruit Discussion => Topic started by: daisyguy on June 27, 2022, 09:55:27 PM

Title: Luma apiculata dieback
Post by: daisyguy on June 27, 2022, 09:55:27 PM

I'm in Central Florida and this is my first year with a Luma / Chilean Myrtle Berry. It's grown well until recently when the leaves started curling and dying and having pretty severe die-back at the tips. It's potted in a well drained frequently watered mix. The roots look good. Is it the heat? I recently moved it to where it only gets morning sun and is shaded the rest of the day, but it's continuing to die back.
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Title: Re: Luma apiculata dieback
Post by: Perplexed on June 27, 2022, 11:28:39 PM

Same thing happening to mine in GA. It is most likely the heat, previous summer it was fine but now it's beaten up from the abnormal heat of this summer.

Title: Re: Luma apiculata dieback
Post by: Nick C on June 27, 2022, 11:44:11 PM

I've noticed I have to keep mine well watered otherwise its prone to wilting. I used to keep it against the house (southern exposure) in full sun all day and had that problem all the time. Moved it to a spot that receives some late day shade and now its flowering like crazy.

Title: Re: Luma apiculata dieback
Post by: AndrewAZ on June 28, 2022, 12:01:20 AM

I tried growing it out here in AZ.  It was watered well, but my summer heat fried it and maqui berry.
Not sure how much heat they can take, but, I think central FL might be too hot.

Title: Re: Luma apiculata dieback
Post by: daisyguy on June 28, 2022, 01:17:12 AM

Thanks all, this was helpful.