Thanks so much for the info. This is exactly what happened to my agapanthus in Florida. We got a lot of rain at this time. I was worry they would all die.
Thank you, there is a lot of different information out there. I am in California where we are in drought and my agapanthus are yellowing and have some white spots on the leaves. I have been trying to find correct information on when to water them. They are over 20 years old.
My Agapanthus Full Moon just finished blooming and I cut the stem back close to the base. It’s still in the plastic pot I got from the nursery. The bottom leaves have yellowed. I’m in a very humid area (South Florida) so I’m trying not to give it afternoon shade. Any idea if it has a pest or just getting too much water. A British expat in FL.
It sounds like it might be a moisture issue. But it is common for the bottom leaves to yellow off and new leaves will come. Could it need potting up? Is it root bound?
Hi Tracy, I just planted a new agapatha, it's been in the ground about 4 days now Suddenly I have white coloration on the ends of leaves and they are drooping. We live in zone 9 Las Vegas nevada usa..its been in the the 90s. The plant was a hood size but somewhat root bound. I prepped the soil with good soil, amend and peat moss. I soaked it good initially. It has one hood dripper but I've been hand watering it each morning since it's new and hot out. It's in direct sun most of the day. I had a smaller one next to it that has been there over a year doing well. Im wondering if I'm overwatering or if it's a fungus as I watered from the top these first days? It's hard to know water requirements here in the desert..I've killed many plants by overwatering. Help? I wish I could send a pic.
Hi there, it sounds like it could be in a little shock. I would suggest trimming the leaves down so that it’s got about 6 - 12 inches of green showing above the soil depending on the size it is now. Trimming the leaves will help the plant focus its growth on the roots and getting it established. Best of luck
If your heading into winter and you get frost. I would suggest taking the potted agapanthus into a green house and bringing it back out after the final frost and once it’s warming up. Keep it in soil. They aren’t bulbs so they need to stay planted. Good luck 😃
