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Pat Sahlin
8 years ago
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Caring for newly purchased waterlogged blueberry plants
Comments (8)The requirements of a very acidic soil condition to successfully grow blueberries is overstated. While they certainly need an acidic soil, they do NOT require one with an acidity range as low as 5.0. The PNW is home to a very large commercial blueberry industry as well as being the location of the largest wholesale grower of blueberries in the world. We have naturally acidic soils but not overly so - typically around 5.5 to 6.5. Blueberries grow beautifully here without adding any additional acidifiers - robust growth, healthy flowering and fruiting and seldom any signs of chlorosis common to less than satisfactorily acidic soils. In point of fact, the growing guide published by this wholesale grower (who ships internationally as well as across the US) doesn't even address specific soil pH requirements..........only to say that an acidic soil is necessary. Period. I grow blueberries in containers myself and also use an acid planting mix - like the potting soils recommended for rhododendrons and azaleas - and they grow perfectly well with this type of medium. They also tolerate a lot wetter conditions than many believe. My summer job all through high school was working at a local blueberry farm that was planted on a bog next to a slough. The soil was perpetually wet, even in our long summer dry periods. The bushes thrived. This farm is still there, now a community run park and a designated historical landmark and still has many of its original bushes, now approaching 70 years old!!...See MoreWhat To Do For Water-Logged Plumeria?
Comments (1)Hi Terri !! Sounds like it needs some time to adjust and let it acclimate to the new container and mix.. Sometimes your tree will act up due to shock from a major change. That's why when we repot , it's always good to let it adjust in a place that had indirect sunlight. Then slowly acclimate it back to full sun. You said your temps are hot? The soils is moist? With those temps, the soil should dry out fast .. If you post a pic , that will help. It sounds like it needs a rest and it will adjust. It's hard on a plant to adjust to new conditions when it triple digits. But it will!! ;-) please post pics. That will help!! laura...See MoreWaterlogged potting mix problem
Comments (4)I've grown sage very successfully by allowing the soil to dry between waterings. since it is winter and the plant is growing slower (and the wilting leaves sound like some early stage root rot) I'd keep it on the dry side. it doesn't need as much water now because in winter plants don't grow as fast. in addition, you likely lost some feeder roots (causing the wilting) so the plant couldn't take up all the water anyway. don't let it dry out completely, but I do wait until soil is dry to touch to water Mediterranean plants (such as sage). if you are really concerned prop a plastic bag over the plant to create a mini greenhouse. use sticks to hold the plastic so it doesn't touch the plant. this will help keep the humidity in until the roots grow back. I've found sage to be very tough, bouncing back after the apocalyptic hellstorms the past few winters in New York have been, and bouncing back after the neighbor's kid mowed down my herb garden. and no, sand is usually added to help soil drain, not to hold water. I use plenty of perlite in mixes for herbs like sage- lots of air and excellent drainage. hope this helps :)...See MoreTrees that will handle waterlogged soil and wind gusts?
Comments (12)If Red Oak is growing for you, the soil isn't as waterlogged as you think. For Oaks, Pin Oak (you have), Swamp White Oak, Swamp Chestnut Oak, Overcup Oak, and Shumard Oak all tolerate wetter soils and will be hardy for you. For Maples, Manitoba, Silver, Red, or Freeman. Some people have issues with Red Maple sunscald, some don't...I guess that siting is probably at play. Regarding longevity and future hazard, probably not an issue for you as the current owner. Cottonwood, Willow (if you're worried about maple hazards, don't plant willow), River Birch, Sycamore, Sourgum, Sweetgum, American Elm If Red Oak is growing well, you could try Yellow Buckeye, Shellbark Hickory, Honeylocust, Kentucky Coffeetree, Hackberry, and Tulip Tree....See MorePat Sahlin
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