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diseased mint

iceice Posts: 332
Sorry me again. Is my mint diseased. The leaves are curled and even new growth showing same signs.

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  • iceice Posts: 332
    No its a cutting from parents garden. Got a few others in seed trays which are fine, but typically the one I potted on isn't looking good. Will post photos when a device capable has charged!
  • CeresCeres Posts: 2,697

    If a plant looks diseased then I always get rid of it ASAP. No point in keeping something that isn't going to grow well.

  • iceice Posts: 332

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    If I remove it can I replant in samesoil or will I have to remove the soil too?

     

  • CeresCeres Posts: 2,697

    This advice is just for the paranoid. If you have a diseased plant then you don't want to pass whatever it is on to the next plant in the pot. You can sterilise soil in the oven or microwave and give the pot a good scrub with detergent.

     

  • Dave MorganDave Morgan Posts: 3,123

    It looks perfectly healthy tbh, it's probably aphid damage on first soft growth. Pick the leaf off and cut it back,it'll soon regrow.

  • DovefromaboveDovefromabove Posts: 88,138

    Dave, I was just going to say - aphid damage - often seen on young mint leaves.  Pick it off or use a soapy water spray.  Nothing to worry about. image


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  • iceice Posts: 332
    Brilliant thanks, didn't want to nurture it if not healthy but will cut it nack. Aphids sound likely as they've moved into other things nearby. Thanks. Mint is a weed at my parents so know how determined it can be hence why its in a big pot
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