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Can anyone help me diagnose my disintegrating leaf issue?

AdamLp7Gy4b5AdamLp7Gy4b5 Posts: 20
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Hello all!

This is a Kiwi jenny plant that Ive been trying to harden off, but the leaves seem to be slowly disintegrating? Anyone have any ideas?


Thanks!

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  • DovefromaboveDovefromabove Posts: 88,147
    Looks like weather damage (sun scorch) on leaves that are insufficiently well hardened off. 

    Hardening off applies to coping with bright sunlight, heat and desiccating wind as well as low temperatures. 

    Start hardening off in a sheltered position in filtered sunlight. 

    😊 

    Gardening in Central Norfolk on improved gritty moraine over chalk ... free-draining.





  • BobTheGardenerBobTheGardener Posts: 11,385
    Just in case, I found they are very prone to spider mite when grown under glass, so check for those too.  You'll need a magnifying glass to see them.
    A trowel in the hand is worth a thousand lost under a bush.
  • AdamLp7Gy4b5AdamLp7Gy4b5 Posts: 20
    Dovefromabove said:
    Looks like weather damage (sun scorch) on leaves that are insufficiently well hardened off. 

    Hardening off applies to coping with bright sunlight, heat and desiccating wind as well as low temperatures. 

    Start hardening off in a sheltered position in filtered sunlight. 

    😊 

    Ah damn, ive been trying to keep trying to put the kiwi in and out of the greenhouse for the past 2 weeks, was hoping it would be enough time, should I keep the kiwi in the greenhouse for now?

    Thanks!
  • AdamLp7Gy4b5AdamLp7Gy4b5 Posts: 20
    BobTheGardener said:
    Just in case, I found they are very prone to spider mite when grown under glass, so check for those too.  You'll need a magnifying glass to see them.

    Okay ill have to check for those, if I do find them what would be the best way to get rid of them? thanks!
  • DovefromaboveDovefromabove Posts: 88,147
    I wouldn’t keep it inside any longer ... it’s ok now to keep it outside ... we had some very strong sun last week ... my runner beans and squashes have a few leaves that look like your kiwi ... those days have passed so carry on as planned ... all my tomatoes beans and squashes are planted out now ... growing lots of new leaves ... those old ones aren’t important now. 
    😊 

    Gardening in Central Norfolk on improved gritty moraine over chalk ... free-draining.





  • EustaceEustace Posts: 2,290
    Looks like damage caused by the change of weather. My kiwi which is outside also had many leaves like that, fresh new leaves are now appearing which do not have this problem.
    Oxford. The City of Dreaming Spires.
    And then my heart with pleasure fills,
    And dances with the daffodils (roses). Taking a bit of liberty with Wordsworth :)

  • AdamLp7Gy4b5AdamLp7Gy4b5 Posts: 20
    Dovefromabove said:
    I wouldn’t keep it inside any longer ... it’s ok now to keep it outside ... we had some very strong sun last week ... my runner beans and squashes have a few leaves that look like your kiwi ... those days have passed so carry on as planned ... all my tomatoes beans and squashes are planted out now ... growing lots of new leaves ... those old ones aren’t important now. 
    😊 

    Ah okay great! all the new leafes look great and healthy at the moment, thank you so much for all your help!
  • AdamLp7Gy4b5AdamLp7Gy4b5 Posts: 20
    Eustace said:
    Looks like damage caused by the change of weather. My kiwi which is outside also had many leaves like that, fresh new leaves are now appearing which do not have this problem.

    Ah okay! nice to know someone else has the issue too! has yours produced any fruit?
  • EustaceEustace Posts: 2,290
    Not yet, there are quite a few flower buds though. Fingers crossed that they turn into fruits this year.
    Oxford. The City of Dreaming Spires.
    And then my heart with pleasure fills,
    And dances with the daffodils (roses). Taking a bit of liberty with Wordsworth :)

  • AdamLp7Gy4b5AdamLp7Gy4b5 Posts: 20
    Eustace said:
    Not yet, there are quite a few flower buds though. Fingers crossed that they turn into fruits this year.

    ah sounds very nice, I think my kiwi is only about 1 year old so not expecting fruits for a while, do you mind sharing a few photos of the kiwi? also if I may ask, what country do you live in? im in the UK
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