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My rhododendron leaves are curling and drooping down. What is wrong with it and what can correct it?
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February 21st, 2012 - 7:28 pm
In summer, when temperatures become excessive, leaves curl upwards to control internal leaf temperatures. Misting when temperatures exceed 95 degrees F can help. Leaf curling has absolutely nothing to do with leaf hydration on a healthy plant. Leaf angle (drooping) is a result of hydration in the petiole (leaf stem). It’s affected by soil & atmospheric moisture levels & outside air temperatures.
Make sure your rhododendron has adequte water. Give it a good, deep watering. They should be constantly moist, but not wet! Here is the Rhododendron Scociety’s site on care: http://www.rhododendron.org/subsequentcare.htm
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