Browning Hosta Needs Water
Q: My hosta has yellow leaves with brown edges. Is it a fungal disease or a symptom of heat and drought?
A: Absolutely, it’s heat and drought! Cells at the edge, tip, or top of plants are always the youngest and need the most water. If they don’t get it, they turn brown.
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