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Holes on leaves of potted hostas

JCTJenningsJCTJennings Posts: 9
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My potted hostas have developed these holes on the leaves. I have done a bit of googling (including on these forums) and it appears that these were caused by slugs.

However I can find no sign of any slugs on or under the pot, or indded any of its neighbours.
It's otherwise a beautiful plant.


Could these holes be caused by something else? Any advice on solving this?



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  • amancalledgeorgeamancalledgeorge Posts: 2,736
    Nope classic slug and snail damage. They only come out to eat at night and preferably when the conditions are more moist. I find an evening patrol every other day keeps them at bay...a pair of old snips will do. 
    To Plant a Garden is to Believe in Tomorrow
  • Nanny BeachNanny Beach Posts: 8,719
    Mine look like net curtains,some completely shredded overnight yet we haven't actually "seen" the slugs
  • JCTJenningsJCTJennings Posts: 9
    amancalledgeorge said:
    ...I find an evening patrol every other day keeps them at bay...a pair of old snips will do. 
    Thanks for the reply -

    I am going on patrol this fair evening, armed only with a pair of snips and a glass of wine. what do you do with the snips? Cut off the leaf? Do you just pull the slugs off and put them in the garden bin on your patrol.
  • B3B3 Posts: 27,505
    You snip the slugs in half.👺
    In London. Keen but lazy.
  • amancalledgeorgeamancalledgeorge Posts: 2,736
    Cut the slugs in half...less cruel in my eyes to finish them off quickly. Being in a pot it's easier to keep them in better shape. But try my best for the ones in the ground. It eventually pays off. 
    To Plant a Garden is to Believe in Tomorrow
  • JCTJenningsJCTJennings Posts: 9
    edited July 2021
     :open_mouth:  

    Oooh...I am too squeamish for that! I'll start by putting them in the garden bin. It's a long way for them to get back, even if they do prise open the lid.

    Those copper strips any good? The tape on Amazon is only a tenner - but mixed reviews.
  • amancalledgeorgeamancalledgeorge Posts: 2,736
    The RHS say nothing except for some pellets is worth bothering with...they are still on the fence about wool pellets. They will make your bin a horrible mess...but up to you. Being squeamish about them doesn't last long 😉
    To Plant a Garden is to Believe in Tomorrow
  • JCTJenningsJCTJennings Posts: 9
    amancalledgeorge said:
    The RHS say nothing except for some pellets is worth bothering with...they are still on the fence about wool pellets. They will make your bin a horrible mess...but up to you. Being squeamish about them doesn't last long 😉
    HAHA! Thanks for your help mate - much appreciated.
  • BiljeBilje Posts: 811
    Do your pots have curled over rims….I found snails hiding under mine!
  • JCTJenningsJCTJennings Posts: 9
    Bilje said:
    Do your pots have curled over rims….I found snails hiding under mine!
    Ta - I'll have a look!
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