Blue Berry Bush

[Gary Marugg]

My daughter bought a small blue berry bush in a pot. When it was down to a few leaves she gave it to me to see if I could save it. I do not know much about blue berry plants. I planted it and it put on a number of new leaves but the color does not look right. I was wondering if anyone had any suggestion. I thought it might be low iron.

 

[Chuck]

My daughter bought a small blue berry bush in a pot. When it was down to a few leaves she gave it to me to see if I could save it. I do not know much about blue berry plants. I planted it and it put on a number of new leaves but the color does not look right. I was wondering if anyone had any suggestion. I thought it might be low iron.

If your soil isn't acidic your plant will die. Transfer to a container of peat moss.

 

[Gary Marugg]

If your soil isn't acidic your plant will die. Transfer to a container of peat moss.

do you know how to attach a picture to the post. The the plant is putting on new leaves but the leaves have a lot of yellow color to them

 

[Chuck]

do you know how to attach a picture to the post. The the plant is putting on new leaves but the leaves have a lot of yellow color to them

Click upload a file. Go to pictures. Click on the desired pic and open. Yellowing of leaves could be lack of iron, nitrogen, wrong Ph of the soil, many things. If the soil isn't acidic it will yellow. You must know your soils Ph.

 

[Becky]

@Gary Marugg welcome to the forum! If you follow Chuck's advice you should be able to upload a picture to your post, but if you have any problems with it let me know and I'll do my best to help

 

[Gary Marugg]

Attached picture of my blue berry bush. I appreciate the help

 

[Chuck]

Attached picture of my blue berry bush. I appreciate the help

Classic iron choloris caused by alkaline soils. The give away is the purpleing of the leaves and yellowing. You will never be able to maintain that plant in the ground, no matter how much sulphur you use. Dig it up and plant it in a large container of 1/2 peat and 1/2 potting mix, well mixed up. About once a month pour a cup of household vinegar mixed with a gallon of water over the soil.
BTW if you will fix your profile by letting us know where you live and your hardiness zone it will make things a lot easier to help you.

 

[Gary Marugg]

Profile has been update. I greatly appreciate the help. Thank You

 

[Chuck]

Profile has been update. I greatly appreciate the help. Thank You

Huntsville is on the edge of the Big Thicket. Some of the soil there is acidic and other parts alkaline. Get a soil check.

 

[headfullofbees]

Add lemon juice immediately to your soil and some Epsom salts and then some animal manure, which will lower the pH of your soil.