Question
You guys always have the answers, so here's my problem:

I recently purchased a dwarf pomegranate from a nursery from the purpose of bonsai.  There were others of the same species, all very normal looking, but this one has tightly twisting leaves which each form a perfect screw shape.  The older leaves are completely twisted, the new leaves only slightly.  It appears green and in reasonable condition otherwise, though it had recently recovered from under watering.  It is not a loose twisting, but a tight 360 degree six or seven times lengthwise along the middle.  It doesn't appear to have and aphids or disease, the edges are not yellowed, and it is flowering.  I'm not sure if this is a disease, infestation, nutrient deficiency, or just a weird mutation.  As I said, no other plants in this group were effected, and the grower is reputable.  I can't find anything like it online.  It is not at all wilted or sickly-looking otherwise.  I purchased it because it has a fantastic trunk and root formation, and I knew that it was a recovering plant (it came from their "hospital" section where it had been closely looked after).  Is there something I should do for it, or just let it be?  I'm hesitant to cut off the twisted leaves since that might shock it and the new leaves seem to be beginning to twist anyway.  The smallest leaves are not (yet), and the larger new leaves have only a slight twist so far.  I've only had the plant a few days, but wanted to do the best I can for it.  Any ideas?  I can e-mail a picture if neccessary.

Thanks,
-Maegan

Answer
Maegan:
That is one "weird" looking plant- but it sounds cool though. Since you volunteered (be careful!)and if you do have the time, go ahead a send a closeup photo of a couple of these twisted leaves and I'll have a look.  In the meantime, you might want to get an opinion from the person who you bought it from and also look closely at the upper and lower leaf surfaces of a few leaves- just in case any insect critters may be hiding in the twists or at the base of the leaves. Otherwise, I'm inclined to suggest that you just watch it closely. The twist may be a temporary condition- so impress your plant friends now (great way to earn some brownie points-ha-ha), before it might straighten out and look normal.

Regards
Steve