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Diseased Milkweed Plant? #876154

Asked July 06, 2024, 8:38 PM EDT

I am noticing that some of my milkweed plants are rather striped this year. I wonder if this is a variation or disease

Washington County Minnesota

Expert Response

nutrient deficiency is likely.
https://www.pennington.com/all-products/fertilizer/resources/why-plant-leaves-turn-yellow-and-how-to-fix-them#:~:text=Magnesium%20deficiency%20starts%20as%20yellow,tops%20and%20branch%20tips%20first.
https://crops.extension.iastate.edu/files/article/nutrientdeficiency.pdf
a soil test is a way to check. https://soiltest.cfans.umn.edu/

Linda G Tenneson, Benton County Extension Master Gardener & Tree Care Advisor Replied July 06, 2024, 10:31 PM EDT

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