rose slugs...can I cut off affected leaves???
terry bartinson zone 3a NorthWest Ontario C
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Comments (5)I know this is true for many plants, but for orchids the answer is most likely no. This would be because of their naturally slow growth. Phals grow maybe one or two leaves per year. It's unrealistic to think that cutting off a leaf would cause that growth rate to increase 50% (instead of 2 leafs in one year, growt three). It may negatively affect overall plant vigor in general for a short growth cycle (ie next leaf is smaller) but not necessarily stimulate the growth of a leaf. But as an infected plant it's vigor is affected anyways. Think about sympodial growth (plants with pbulbs). In order to get a new leaf you need to have a new growth. Depending on the nature of the infection (key phrase there!) I'm generally in the camp of let the leaf fall off naturally so the nutrients can cycle. But again, depends on the fungus and the situation in general. This post was edited by terpguy on Sat, Nov 16, 13 at 22:14...See MoreShould I cut the top of my rose off?
Comments (9)A couple of questions, what rose is this and is it own root or grafted? Also, how deep is that mulch around the rose? Is there much more rose underneath it? I brightened up the photo so it's easier to see and marked the three places to cut, I think, that third ones really hard to see. Start at the red line and snip it off at about a 45 degree angle about 1/4 inch above the bud eye. Look at the center of the cane. If it looks moist and a greenish white or creamy in the center it's OK. But I have to say that one, although nice and fat, looks iffy because the cane has died back awfully close to it. If it's tan or brown and rather dry looking go to the next line, yellow, and cut again. That one looks like it's good but if not then go to the green line. At that point you aren't going to have a lot of rose left if there's nothing below the mulch. Don't be fooled by that white tip. That's just dried and bleached from the sun. The wood itself is dead. Depending on whether or not it's own root or grafted the rose may not survive that deep a cut if you have to go to the green line. Or if it survives it may never be a strong healthy plant again. Own root roses have a better chance of survival and revival because they will send up new canes from the roots. Grafted roses not so much. We call them one cane wonders and they rarely come back to be strong bushy plants after dwindling this far. And if it is grafted and it appears to send up new canes from below ground those will most likely be the root stock sprouting and not your rose. I hope this helps and I really hope your rose survives!...See MoreHelp!! Rose cutting, leaves fall
Comments (5)The media they use in the linked OHW article will hold WAY too much water, and probably result in rotted cuttings. A better media is one that is half peat and half perlite. Falling leaves isn't too much of a concern. Roses that root very easily will usually keep their leaves, because the roots form quickly and can supply water so the leaves don't drop. Most cuttings, however, will drop their leaves. This is NOT a sure sign of failure ... just make sure to pick up the leaves as they drop so they don't become a host for fungal diseases. Are you deciding that your cuttings have failed because the leaves drop? As long as the stem of the cutting is green at the soil line, the cutting is alive and has a chance to root ... whether it has leaves or not. I have a photo tutorial on my web site that can show you step-by-step the method that I teach. (I propagate on a much larger scale now, so I have mist in my greenhouse doing the job for me.) This method has worked really well for quite a few of the posters here. I hope it helps you. Connie Here is a link that might be useful: Click on How To...See MoreWhat's the scoop on cutting off leaves?
Comments (14)Josephine, my S&S is very mature and it is against an east fence. It is located under a weeping purple fountain beech and I think it competes for moisture. Anyway, if yours is happy, leave it where it is. My outer leaves get burned and they are so big, I can take an inch off without destroying the leaf. I should probably move it into a less sunny location but space is at a premium here....See Moreterry bartinson zone 3a NorthWest Ontario C
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jim1961 / Central Pennsylvania / Zone 6