Did I just kill my tomato plant while transplanting? Newbie here
tomatocrush
12 years ago
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I probably just killed my plants
Comments (4)Hi Frogs, The main advice I want to give you is to try and "avoid" your plants for a bit. Sometimes they thrive on neglect. I think you are so intent on keeping these plants alive because of how important they are to you (I don't blame you), and maybe you're doing too much. Try not to check on the water daily with the meter. I have a meter and I basically know around when my plants are going to need water, and that's when I use the meter...just to double check. You don't want to be poking around in there every day with the meter, I would think that's disturbing to the roots. Since you're having these problems with the infection and the bugs, you should definitely sterilize the meter with some alcohol after each use. Don't worry about the fact that you haven't been doing that...it's not like there's anything you can do at this point except hope for the best. If you can take a cutting of each plant (like a healthy stem), then do that in case something happens to the plants. You can root the cuttings and make new healthy plants. I think you might be overwatering. Also, do you have drainage holes in your pots? Water from the top, and follow the requirements for each plant (I don't know these plants well, so I'm not sure if they like to be on the dry side or not). As for the cyclamen, you probably lost that one, but at least you have the other one. But check that one for mites. Hopefully there's something you can do about the infection on the other plant...maybe someone one here will be able to help you with that. Good luck...I really hope you're plants make it. Gabi...See MoreDid I just kill my Ming aralia?
Comments (13)If your plant was healthy when you repotted, it will have plenty of energy (especially at this time of the year) to push a new flush of growth, You have the right idea .... keep it barely moist & in the shade (outdoors if possible) and wait. It's probably transplant shock, possibly made worse if you didn't take pains to keep the fine roots wet while you worked on them. Sunburn (photo-oxidation) is unlikely if you're only concerned about the amount of time in the sun during the repot, but if you're looking for symptoms - leaves turn silver or whitish - never red. The sun releases a free O- radical (the same one that is so loosely attached in hydrogen peroxide) which bleaches (oxidizes) the pigments in the leaf so they turn silver/white. It can't turn leaves red. Al...See MoreDid I just kill my Salvia???
Comments (10)I thought I watered them ok....I just have a straight spout watering can right now.....I filled it up and gave them and used all the water for three of the plants, filled it up again and then did the other 3. I think it's a 1 gallon watering can. The dirt in this area was very poor before I started the garden last year.....had just been a weed bed for years....I am slowly trying to get it better. I mixed in some compost last year, and we used this kind of mulch that was supposed to break down and help amend the soil. I haven't added anything to the soil yet this year....See MoreDid I just kill my Paperbark Maple?
Comments (5)I agree that the collapse of the rootball does not necessarily spell doom for your tree -- in fact, it is probably a good thing. There has been a lot of study done regarding the establishment of B&B nursery stock (containered stock, also) that indicates removing any existing soil from the rootball before planting encourages faster establishment and allows proper identification of the root flare and a close examination of root system and correction of any problems. Plus it eliminates common issues like soil interface problems and the drying out of the rootball soil after planting. And I am of the camp that considers Superthrive (or Superjive, as some call it :-)) just a waste of money. The growth stimulators - such as they are - that it contains are diluted beyond usefulness or any benefit. A starter fertilizer may be appropriate but even that is up for some discussion as the B1 most contain is available to the plant naturally and seldom needs to be supplemented. But a small amount is usually not an issue and the phosphorus may help to encourage root regeneration. FWIW, the notion that maintaining rootball integrity is sacrosanct is very much old school. Removing any and all wrappings and washing or bare rooting the plant of any existing soil before planting is now considered a beneficial practice. What is most important for your new tree beyond any rootball considerations or fertilizing is correct planting practices and attention to watering through its first season in the ground....See Moreyumtomatoes
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