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Can anyone advise what deficiency or disease my dwarf mandarin might be suffering. Most of the plant looks healthy, although slow growing, but more of the leaves are showing yellow veins and dropping off.
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Time: 20th February 2008 8:16pm

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anon says...
Magnesium deficiency Buy some magnesium sulphste from supermarket and spray on leaves as per instructions

Time: 21st February 2008 8:31am

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Julie says...
Magnesium sulphate is more commonly known as Epsom salts - that's what it will be called in the supermarket.

Time: 21st February 2008 12:05pm

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andy says...
Thanks Julie and "anon". Your advice is much appreciated. I'm off to get some epsom salts.

Time: 21st February 2008 7:50pm

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John says...
looks like it needs some trace elements and iron powder.

Time: 22nd February 2008 4:22pm

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andy says...
Thanks John. I'll let you know how I fare.

Time: 22nd February 2008 8:54pm

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