UF/IFAS
Extension Santa Rosa County

Tag: Shrubs

What’s Wrong with My Camellia Leaves?


April 21, 2016

Recently, a home gardener brought in some strange looking new leaves on his camellia. The youngest leaves were thick and fleshy and looked more characteristic of a succulent type plant than a camellia. What’s wrong with these leaves? The ... READ MORE

Category: Horticulture
Tags: Best Management Practices, Camellia, Camellia Leaf Gall, Disease, Fungal Disease, Gardening, General Gardening, Integrated Pest Management, Ornamental Shrubs, Panhandle Gardening, Pests, Shrubs, Trees

How Do I Find Plants to Suit My Landscape?


July 15, 2014

We all seem to have this dilemma: A desire to re-landscape or just add a few plants to an area, but not knowing what would be the best choice. Plants need to be compatible with their location. The right plant should be chosen for the right place. ... READ MORE

Category: Horticulture
Tags: Garden Design, Gardening Resources, General Gardening, Horticulture, Landscaping, Native Plants, Ornamental Shrubs, Panhandle Gardening, Perennials, Phone Apps, Shrubs, Technology, Trees

What’s Wrong With My Sago Palm?


September 23, 2013

Is the newest growth on your sago palm turning yellow, brown, frizzy looking and dying – is it a pest or disease or something else? This sago palm is suffering from a classic case of manganese deficiency. When sago palms lack manganese, ... READ MORE

Category: Horticulture
Tags: Fertilization, General Gardening, Landscape, Manganese, Miconutrients, Nutrition, Nutritional Deficiencies, Ornamental Shrubs, Ornamentals, Palm Care, Panhandle Gardening, Sago Palm, Shrubs, Soil Management