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SUN SCORCH - Spots on leaves that are caused by exposure to strong sunlight. Often not acclimating plants for the season creates sun spots. Just trim off and let new growth develop.

 


Sun scorch: Leaves have brown spots surrounded by yellow when they get too much sun.

SUN SCORCH: Spots on leaves that are caused by exposure to strong sunlight.
SUNKEN GARDEN: A landscape design where some of the area is at a lower point than the rest.
STAKING: Plants that grow tall with little stem support need to be staked.

SUN SCORCH - Spots on leaves that are caused by exposure to strong sunlight. Tomatoes may get sun scorched.
SYSTEMIC - A chemical which is absorbed directly into a plants system to either kill feeding insects on the plant, or to kill the plant itself.

Cankers and sun scorch are also an occasional problem.
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Jacob's Ladder plants are generally problem free, but there are a few pests and diseases that will attack, particularly is the plants are stressed. The most common problems are sun scorch and insufficient water, ...

You can plant your young tree yourself by choosing a place in partial shade where the tree won't get sun scorched as it develops.

To avoid shocking the plants, make sure the soil temperature is at least 60°F before transplanting; this usually occurs 2 to 3 weeks after the last frost. Transplant on a cloudy day or in the evening to reduce the danger of sun scorch; ...

Indications of temperatures that are too high: Yellow leaves, wilting, failure to bloom, sun scorch
Indications of temperatures that are too low: Leaf drop, brown or yellow spotting on leaves or stems, flower bud drop, pale spots on leaves ...

See also: Scorch, Plant, Light, Water, Leaf

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