| rot on new growth (L. Purpurata var Carnea)
Within the last few weeks the tip of the new growth on my L Purpurata var Carnea has been turning black. I took it to my local shop and they said that it was something fungal. They also said that it had to be cured systemically because the rotten bits were actually growing out of the new stalk. They sent me home with Phyton27 and told me to give it at least 2 good drenchings.
these pictures were taken right after my second treatment. Does anyone have any experience with either this kind of rot or the Phyton27? I have to admit that it looks worse from the first treatment to the second and it has me a bit nervous.
Also, the piece that is being damaged...is that the part that will become a leaf or is it the part that will become a bud sheath?
Any help/advice would be greatly appreciated.
Thanks,
Greg
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