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Is this a result of overwatering??

rolanda.woorolanda.woo Posts: 94
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I don't remember the name of the plant. Some quite young plant I planted last autumn and got moved once to a shady area as it has failed to thrive. 

Now this plant looks really poorly. Even the new leaves have yellow edges. I can't decide if it's overwatered or underwatered, as it's under a conifer. I thought it probably struggle to compete for water, but now I'm not sure at all!


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  • LynLyn Posts: 23,190
    Whatever plant it is, it won’t like being under a conifer.  I don’t think garden plants can have too much water,  they survive a weeks worth of rain sometimes more. 
    I would move it away from the conifer.
    I don't know what the plant is,  I’m sure someone will though.
    Gardening on the wild, windy west side of Dartmoor. 

  • rolanda.woorolanda.woo Posts: 94
    I thought it might settle, as just a few inches away, there are many other young plants growing well. Or maybe they would finally start protesting once they grow to size? It's really hard to have a conifer in my small garden! 
  • LynLyn Posts: 23,190
    I agree, they’re not very good in a small garden, they grow blooming huge🙂
    Could  you take it out and get something nice.
    Gardening on the wild, windy west side of Dartmoor. 

  • rolanda.woorolanda.woo Posts: 94
    I thought about it. But it does provide some of the vital shades for lots of plants from late morning till early afternoon. If I take it out, I will have to replan the entire garden. A bit complicated to deal with. I will see how other plants cope in that area in the long run...
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