Problem with Peanut butter tree (forum)

Leanne starts with ...
Hi Everyone,

I planted a peanut butter tree earlier this year and it was going great - heaps of growth and looked healthy - until now i have noticed many leaves turning yellow and they have now developed these white spots and brown spots. Does anyone know what it is and how I can fix it? I really don't want to lose the plant because I am dying to try the fruit
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Time: 26th June 2011 3:05pm

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John Mc says...
Leanne, mine's deciduous here. It comes back with a vengence next spring. Are you inland Nth QLD? It might be going to sleep for winter.

Time: 26th June 2011 6:39pm

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Peter says...
The tree is in a very good condition by the looks of it. Even you are in NQld with mild conditions all year around (...yes?) the plant still goes through growth cycles and resting stages. John mentioned that it will put on more growth next spring and as leaves aging, they get a few attacks, but never mind this is fine. Also keep in mind that new leaves are light olive green and if they have been produced just before the plant has a rest, this color stays longer than during peak growth times.

Time: 26th June 2011 7:18pm

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Leanne says...
Hi everyone thanks for that :) I don't know much about this little plant and it is very hard to find information about them on the web. I am located in Townsville so yes we have very mild winters so hopefully that's it. Can I also ask what and when do you fertilise your peanut butter trees? Thanks again for all your help

Time: 26th June 2011 7:41pm

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Peter says...
Sorry, if it is not very detailed, but this is what I do: Recommended doses as per label of slow release fertiliser when in pot (less danger to overdo it when slow release) and chicken manure (that's what I have most often available - just a practical thing) when in ground with the general rule of applying little amounts more often, rather than one big hit...

Time: 26th June 2011 7:57pm

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Peter says...
Forgot to tell: While my Peanut B. Tree was in active growth (summer) I applied fertiliser by foliar application, mostly sprayed daily. I do not have a second plant without this treatment, so I won't be able to tell, if it made a difference. Certainly there was no negative effect.

Time: 26th June 2011 8:28pm

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