unhappy firecracker vine

Salem, OR(Zone 8a)

Hi,

My small firecracker vine (Manettia inflata) has developed black edges on most of the leaves. Some of the leaves are more black than green. I can't figure out what's causing it -- can anyone shed some light on this for me?

Many thanks,
Beth
Salem OR
USDA Zone 8

Niceville, FL(Zone 8b)

How about a picture to help us.

Salem, OR(Zone 8a)

Sure, although I'm not very good with this el cheapo digital camera . . . :-/

FWIW, I called the vendor yesterday. His thought was that it was lack of humidity. As per his suggestion, I misted the plant and put it in my greenhouse. This morning it was worse, so I took it out of the greenhouse and just put it in the shade outside.

Thumbnail by silkieweaver
Salem, OR(Zone 8a)

On the off chance someone else runs into this problem, I guess I'll answer my own question . . . the cause of the black-edged leaves now appears to have been too much sun. I've left the plant in the shade since my last post here, and the new growth looks fine.

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