What should I do to prevent my kiwi leaves losing their color?

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My kiwi leaves are losing their green color too fast. Even new, small leaves can lose it and fall off.

The kiwi is 1 year old, grown in a pot in my apartment. It is not close to a window or a radiator.

What should I do to prevent this from happening?

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Can you add more information, such as how long you've had the plant, and whether its growing in the ground or in a pot. If in a pot, how big is the pot and what did you use as a planting medium? — Bamboo, Jun 06 '15 at 11:47

score 2 · Answer 1 · answered Sep 13 '15 at 01:23

This looks like spider mite damage. Look for small white 'grains' or 'specs' on the undersides of the leaves. If you find them, then you have a spider mite infestation. Use a light soap and water mixture at about weekly intervals until the spider mites clear off.

Here's a good link from the University of California's Integrated Pest Management program, for detailed information on control/management procedures.

score 1 · Answer 2 · answered Oct 15 '15 at 18:01

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Are the roots too wet? Has it been fertilized?

answered Oct 15 '15 at 18:01

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score 1 · Accepted Answer · answered Oct 16 '15 at 10:19

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I solved the problem by moving the kiwi 1m from corner.

answered Oct 16 '15 at 10:19

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What should I do to prevent my kiwi leaves losing their color?

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