Deficiency of Molybdenum
There is probably a deficiency of Molybdenum. Young leaves of Molybdenum deficient plants are thick and roughened and often elongated to form a strap appearance. Leaves have prominent venation with margins that are irregularly wrinkled, and they may have interveinal chlorosis. The number and size of flowers are reduced. In severe cases, the petals of flowers are fused together.
Plant is a dicot (broadleaf tree or shrub)
- Symptoms are exhibited by the new leaves or recently mature leaves
- Leaves are not in rosettes
- Leaves are usually not chlorotic
- Leaves elongated or narrow
- Leaves are usually not chlorotic
- Leaves are not in rosettes
Molybdenum Deficiency in Hibiscus (Hibiscus rosa-sinensis)
