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Leaves are yellowing and dying. Plant is about 5 years old. Planted under Japanese maple, gets some filtered sunlight. 2 hostas planted in the other s...
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Asked June 29, 2024, 7:20 PM EDT
Leaves are yellowing and dying. Plant is about 5 years old. Planted under Japanese maple, gets some filtered sunlight. 2 hostas planted in the other side of tree are thriving.
Anne Arundel County Maryland
Expert Response
Hi Susan,
It's difficult to tell what is wrong without a photo. Can you send one?
Typical causes for yellow Hosta leaves are too much sun and over watering. Hosta are generally pretty disease resistant, but there are a couple of viruses that can affect them. If that is the case, it might be wise to remove and dispose of it (do not compost it).
Thanks for contacting us,
Judy
It's difficult to tell what is wrong without a photo. Can you send one?
Typical causes for yellow Hosta leaves are too much sun and over watering. Hosta are generally pretty disease resistant, but there are a couple of viruses that can affect them. If that is the case, it might be wise to remove and dispose of it (do not compost it).
Thanks for contacting us,
Judy
