Pests!!/are they killing my plants?! Help
Bridgett Gooden
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Comments (12)Thank you so much for the replies, everyone! To answer some questions: To test to see if the plant needs watering, i usually stick my index finger down into the soil and if it feels dry, i give it about 1/2 of a liter of water. I usually put the cold and hot water on equal amounts so the water is lukewarm . The terracotta pots the corn plants are in is 11 inches. There is a big issue with light in my house. I live in the middle unit in a condo so I have NO East or West facing windows, they are all North or South. The only North facing window that gets adequate light is on the 2nd floor where it is warmer, but there's no real place for the plant. I may move it up there though after what naturelover said. I never even thought about the cold that could draft in from that window. Yes those are patio doors they lead out to my backyard and are really the only source of bright light I have for my plants. So here's what I'm thinking. I probably killed this plant in many ways, not just one. I probably poisoned it with Miracle Gro (foolishly thinking it wouldn't go into shock if it had food to eat, hey that's what I'd want is plenty of food if I were moving into a new home, but I guess plants may feel differently). I probably drowned it. And then I probably froze it. Haha. Miracle it's still alive at all. This is what I'm going to do: Prune the dead, brown leaves. Soak the pot and shower my plant as breenthumb suggested. Move the plant to a warmer, non-drafty room where it will get slightly less light, but hopefully will be happier. Don't water the plant for a couple of weeks. Pray. Should I leave the pale leaves on and hope they recover? In the future, is 1/2 a liter of water too little water or "little sips" as rhizo said? Mind that these plants are about 3ft high and in a 11 inch terracotta pot. I'm at work right now, but I'll post pictures of my plants and of their new locks when I get home. Let me know if there's anything else you guys think I should/could be doing to save my little ones :) & Again thanks so much :)...See MoreTomato Plant Pests Kill the Leaves
Comments (1)Hi, I have no clue what the bug is. If you could get a pic. That would be great. I do suggest re-posting what you wrote over on the Tomato forum since this one does not get a lot of traffic. Some one there might have an idea. If no one does there, you could visit another site, tomato ville dot com. (GW does not allow writing their name out properly.) Remy Here is a link that might be useful: Tomato Forum...See MoreI can't figure out what pest is killing all of my houseplants!
Comments (4)What you are seeing is probably fungus gnat larvae. Placing a mosquito dunk in your watering can will get rid of them. I've also heard placing bay leaves in the containers works. Spidermites like sundews and pings so keep them away from where the MG was....See MoreWhat are these pests killing my tomatoes?!?
Comments (5)Here are a bunch of thrip pics to compare to your insect but from what I can see from your photos I don't think they are thrips. I'm more inclined to agree with Jean that the insects are just coincidence and more likely just one of the group often called 'sweat bees' which are good pollinators. And that the real problem is a case of "blossom drop". Blossom Drop this time of year is about 100x more likely than thrips. Dave Here is a link that might be useful: Blossom Drop FAQ...See MoreBridgett Gooden
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