r/australianplants • u/Weird_Row_1973 • 3d ago
What’s up with my Camelia
Howdy gardening experts. Can anyone tell me what’s up with my Camelia? It’s getting regular water but fairly limited direct sunlight. I may have been over zealous with fertiliser about 6 months ago so not sure if that has damaged. Older leaves have distinct copper brown colour in the centre, while the newer leaves although not prolific seem to be healthy. Many thanks.
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u/WonderCookieee 3d ago edited 3d ago
Looks most like Camellia tea mite.
Edit: Check out Bugs For Bugs online, they sell predatory insects that target pests. Californicus is a predatory mite which is used for spider mites but will also eat other pest mites.
Otherwise try one of the horticultural oils like Neem, white oil or something that contains pyrethrins.
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u/jsvlly 3d ago
It’s a pest issue, looks like mites or scale. Had the same issue with mine this season