Papaya Leaf Infection

There are several Papaya plants in the lower greenhouse that are constantly blooming.  They have to be trimmed back every few months as the quickly reach the top glass.  They've produced fruit several times but nothing in the last few months.

The leaves have been intentionally infected with a pathogen.  This could be treated but the pest is being studied on campus.  It doesn't seem to be very harmful to the plant.  Leaf loss seems typical and growth rate is fast.  It does however leave interesting variegated leaves.

Adenium arabicum Update II (86 Days)

Apparently I'm going a little post crazy today because this is my third (and last?).  I've been a terrible person and have just been hoping that the problem with my Adenium arabicum seedlings would go away.  I'm not sure why because these are my favourite out of all the plants I currently own.  After I transplanted them they completely stopped growing.  It's been about two months and they've done absolutely nothing. Some of their leaves slowly began falling off and the ones that are remaining show damage.

I think the transplant shocked them to the point that mites decided to move in.  For some reason I was in denial.  I have yet to actually see any mites (yes... I 'was' in denial) which is odd but the damage definitely seems to be their handiwork.  If anyone has any recommendations or suggestions for dealing with them (and avoiding them in the future) I would really appreciate it.  I think I've entered the acceptance stage so hopefully I'll listen!

Moringa oleifera Leaf Miner

I think I have identified the leaf miner species to be Liriomyza munda. My research has shown several cases of this species in Moringa oleifera as far back as 1963. It has yet to move to the Moringa stenopetala. There seems to be no easy or efficient way to treat this infestation. Please note that due to poor weather the Moringa oleifera seedlings received little light and low temperatures for about two weeks. This may have weakened them, allowing the miner to become established. I'll update if there are any changes.