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    Communities > Forums > Plant Identification
    Forum: Plant IdentificationReplies: 5, Views: 59
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    scottyoz
    Brisbane
    Australia

    February 20, 2013 2:14 PM

    Post #9425758

    Any ideas what this is?

    It's in a relatively shady area behind the house.

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    TomH3787
    Raleigh, NC (Zone 7b)

    February 20, 2013 2:24 PM

    Post #9425770

    Looks like an azalea. The discolored/bleached areas on the leaves are probably the result of a spider mite infestation.
    Beach_Barbie
    Kure Beach, NC (Zone 9a)

    February 20, 2013 5:43 PM

    Post #9426010

    I agree. Azalea. Probably a Gumpo, which is a dwarf variety.
    I would treat that spider mite problem with Neem oil.
    Barb
    scottyoz
    Brisbane
    Australia

    February 20, 2013 10:38 PM

    Post #9426246

    Spider mite eh? any suggestions how to get rid of them?

    Is this an azalea too? It's right next to it. The leaves are a similar colour but a longer and larger shape. The plant as a whole is larger.

    Cheers,
    Scott

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    plantfreak78

    plantfreak78
    Rolesville, NC (Zone 7b)

    February 25, 2013 11:19 AM

    Post #9431181

    Not spider mites, it's more likely to be lacebugs. And any systemic insecticide will do the trick. The problem with oils and other contact-killing sprays is that you'll have to get under every leaf to kill them all. Systemics work from the inside out and are much more effective.
    scottyoz
    Brisbane
    Australia

    February 25, 2013 3:05 PM

    Post #9431469

    Thanks plantfreak!

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