I've planted these baby's from seeds collected in Greece two years ago. Since then they've been steadily growing every summer.
They're standing right by the window so they have it nice and sunny (should the sun ever come out here), and are currently watered thoroughly about once every 4-5 days, or whenever they seem like they're thirsty.
Today however, I've noticed that the most upper leaves of this one became super soft, like fabric.
This led me to give it a closer check and I found a few leafs looking like this.
Not sure if related but also recently teeny tiny flies started spawning around the appartment.
I'd really appreciate any help or hints about what It could be or what I could do / take care of to ensure they get healthy again soon 🙏
TL;Dr: I have three orange trees growing from orange seeds by my window, fine so far – now discovered leaves looking like they've been smacked on.
by TruthSorry7694
9 Comments
do you have a cat?? if not, maybe it’s a caterpillar?
Nothing is eating your leaves. The images are showing mechanical damage that occurs while the leaves are unfurling. It happens from time to time, but not a pest and certainly does not require any treatment. 🙂
like another commenter said, looks like mechanical damage. Often times this is caused by low humidity. Misting won’t help too much, but if it is near a draft or open window then it may be worth it to move the plant 🙂
Side note: the teeny tiny flies you mentioned are probably fungus gnats. You can put sticky traps in your pots, or use neem oil or mosquito bits in your water to treat the soil.
The orange tree
Nothing is eating them. They’re malformed/damaged whilst unfurling.
I think your plant is very unique and may just have a cleft lip!! Make sure they know how cute and beautiful they are so they grow strong and confident. Love is the key to growth 🌿🌱
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Interesting… kissable even!