Transplant shock. Need advice.
brooklyn364
7 years ago
Featured Answer
Sort by:Oldest
Comments (8)
brooklyn364
7 years agoRelated Discussions
Transplant shock..............poor soil?
Comments (2)Several detailed replies can be found on your duplicate thread that is posted over on the Growing Tomatoes forum. I think most all your concerns were addressed in those replies. Good luck with your plants. ;) Dave...See MoreAny transplant shock advice for a newbie?
Comments (5)When plants are uprooted what happens is that many of the fragile fine rootlets die. Since they are responsible for maintaining water balance, the plant goes into shock which is fancy for dehydration. Succulents tolerate it well since they are resistant to temporary droughts. Plumeria are pretty resilient too. Flowering is a metabolically expensive activity so blooms will be the first thing to suffer when conditions aren't adequate. Leaves will droop because they lost water pressure. More leaves = more likely to see signs of desiccation, etc. To minimize transplant shock and get a quick recovery, you want to provide conditions that will allow new roots to quickly grow. In the case of Plumeria there is probably nothing better than heat and humidity. Damaged roots are prone to fungal attack when the soil is wet. Damaged roots cannot absorb water from the soil very well, so wet soil stays wet and leads to rot. It is safer to keep soil on the dry side at least for a couple of days. If you can provide warmth and good light, then a week or 2 is enough time for a healthy plant to recover. If you can't, then err on the side of caution and water carefully....See MoreNeed Range Hood Advice -- Sticker shock!!
Comments (17)Those prices seem outrageously out of line to me! In early 2010, TOTAL cost for ours, including the actual working vent was less than $2500. Here is a picture of my kitchen where you can see the hood. My custom cabinet maker charged me $800 to make the custom range hood cover out of clear coated mahogany. (I JUST looked up his invoice to make absolutely sure that I was remembering the price correctly.) He designed and built the cover so it would fit over this stainless steel vent hood that we purchased from Sears for about $1500 on sale. The purchased vent rests on a couple of very small ledges inside the custom cover and fits so that bottom edge of the stainless steel hood sits about about 1 inch higher than the lower edge of the curved section on the front face of my vent cover. That way the purchased vent is completely hidden by the vent cover but the controls are easily accessible. In the shot below, (taken from underneath) you can see how the purchased vent fits inside the custom cover and you can see one of the "ledges" at the side of the vent. BTW, I just looked and Sears currently has the exact same stainless steel hood we used on sale for $1626. Here is a link to it: http://www.sears.com/vent-a-hood-euroline-series-model-wall-mount/p-SPM7417651910?prdNo=13&blockNo=13&blockType=G13 Or for even less money, Sears also NOW sells a 27" Broan range vent that is designed specifically to be installed in a custom enclosure for less than $600. See the link below. When we were building, I couldn't find ANY vent hoods that were designed to be installed inside a custom cabinet. (They may have been available but I could not find them for sale to consumers anywhere and I'm usually pretty good at finding things.) Thus we paid extra for the fancy Modern Euro "finish" on ours and then paid to have a custom cabinet cover made to give it the old-fashioned look we like! So, even if cabinet builders are now charging twice what we paid 3 years ago to have our vent cover made, it still looks to me like you should still be able to get the look you want for under $2500. You might need to pay a bit more if a very high powered vent fan is important to you...but the cover alone SHOULD NOT run you anywhere close to $4000. Sounds to me like maybe your cabinet maker probably ONLY knows how to make cabinets (boxes) and drawers and then probably purchases pre-made doors to go on those. He's probably doesn't know HOW to make a vent cover and the mere idea of making one scares him. Thus, he quoted you that utterly ridiculous price in order to scare you off from ordering a vent cover while still hanging on to the rest of your cabinet business. If it were me, I'd talk to another cabinet builder or two. And if by any chance, you're in my neck of the woods (central Texas), I'd be delighted to give you my custom cabinet builder's name. He was absolutely terrific! Here is a link that might be useful: vent designed for installation in a custom mantle style hood....See MoreReally need pool shocking advice
Comments (1)If you want to spend less, get rid of the algae and keep the pool balanced. Vacuum dead algae out to waste. By brushing and repeatedly shocking, you are just breaking it down into smaller bits, often too small to filter out. If it's already at that point, floc the pool. Floc comes in a variety of brands, both powdered and liquid. I prefer the liquids. By using floc, all the crud in suspension will drop to the bottom, ready for you to vacuum it out. If you read Pool School, you will have a much better understanding of pool chems, how they interact, what to use, and how much of what. Here is a link that might be useful: Pool School...See Moreedlincoln
7 years agoken_adrian Adrian MI cold Z5
7 years agobrooklyn364
7 years agoken_adrian Adrian MI cold Z5
7 years agowaynedanielson
7 years agobrooklyn364
7 years ago
Related Stories
DECORATING GUIDES10 Design Tips Learned From the Worst Advice Ever
If these Houzzers’ tales don’t bolster the courage of your design convictions, nothing will
Full StoryCOLORYou Said It: ‘Adding Color Is About So Much More Than Shock’ and More
Highlights from the week include color advice, Houzzers helping Houzzers and architecture students building community housing
Full StoryLIFEGet the Family to Pitch In: A Mom’s Advice on Chores
Foster teamwork and a sense of ownership about housekeeping to lighten your load and even boost togetherness
Full StoryKITCHEN DESIGNSmart Investments in Kitchen Cabinetry — a Realtor's Advice
Get expert info on what cabinet features are worth the money, for both you and potential buyers of your home
Full StoryHEALTHY HOMEHow to Childproof Your Home: Expert Advice
Safety strategies, Part 1: Get the lowdown from the pros on which areas of the home need locks, lids, gates and more
Full StoryFALL GARDENINGMake This Fall’s Garden the Best Ever
Learn the most important tip for preventing buyer’s remorse, plus get more valuable buying and planting advice
Full StoryPLANTING IDEASStretch the Budget, Seasons and Style: Add Conifers to Your Containers
Small, low-maintenance conifers are a boon for mixed containers — and you can transplant them to your garden when they’ve outgrown the pot
Full StoryFURNITUREWhy It's OK to Hate Your New Custom Sofa
It takes time to get used to bold new furniture, but dry your tears — the shock can be good for you. Here's what to expect
Full StoryWINTER GARDENINGPruning Secrets for Exquisite Roses
Encourage gorgeous blooms year after year with this time-tested advice on how to prune your rosebush in winter for health and shape
Full StoryMOVINGThe All-in-One-Place Guide to Selling Your Home and Moving
Stay organized with this advice on what to do when you change homes
Full Story
lisanti07028