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Comments (19)Luey, be VERY careful with insecticidal soap right now. It's just too hot in your area to use it, you'll fry the leaves right off, now. Temps need to be below 85 degrees to use it. If you will get your citrus healthy and thriving, the chances of pests attacking your citrus are drastically reduced. The only pests I deal with are snails/slugs and Citrus Leaf Miner. I don't need to do anything but put down Sluggo in the winter and spring/early summer, and then spray for CLM in July. Let's get more water to stay in the root zone for your citrus right now. Once they recover, you can fertilize. If you fertilize in the state they're in right now (stressed), you can burn the roots. It's water and shade right now. You may need to amend the holes, top with LOTS of compost (6" I would guess or more), top with 2 or 3 more inches of mulch, keeping the mulch and compost away from the trunks. Definitely talk with your Master Gardeners or see about going to a class or seminar about citrus and fruit tree growing in your area. You have some very unique needs, but for sure it can be done. Patty S....See Morerhizo_1 or anyone using neem..question?
Comments (5)Neem has the active ingredient azadiractin, which is an insect growth regulator. I took a look at the link you provided and it looks like there is no azadiractin in it. They have converted it to something similar to insecticidal soap, which also is potassium salts of fatty acids. There are many fatty acids, so not all products listing this ingredient are the same. The website suggests that this is more effective than regular insecticidal soap ("This unique fatty acid profile provides K+ Neem with exceptional insecticidal, miticidal and fungicidal properties.") because it is derived from the neem tree. Unless they have tested the product in a side-by-side comparison, there is no basis for this statement. I am also skeptical of the statement "because the mode of action is mechanical in nature insects and mites do not build up a resistance". There is no reason why insects can't develop resistance to this product. The bottom line is that this product is not what usually is sold as Neem. If that is what you want, then you need to look elsewhere....See Moreneed help with ID
Comments (6)Thank you everyone for the ID's. I've been googling for an hour, trying to figure out the best way to deal with them - looks like damage control right now (pull them up) and pre-emergents/post-emergents/yank 'em/tons of mulch next spring. I about fainted when I read your other common names kman - "shatterstone" "stonebreaker"?? and the description of the thing "each capsule (under EACH pair of leaves) contains six (SIX??) seeds"!! If you could see my yard you'd understand this - I'M DOOMED!!! Also excited - I got a "Rose Mallow" hibiscus (which is already blooming this morning, red flowers the size of saucers), and a "Lady in Red" hydrangea and a couple of white lantana for planters yesterday, - as soon as the rain lets up I'm outside!! Weed, plant, weed more sounds like the plan for the day. Thanks again,,,,,,,,,,,,,,Lesley...See MoreRhizo_1
Comments (7)I have lots of beautiful orchids, I love them. You have to be willing to pay attention to them. Mine are almost always in bloom. The flowers will fade and fall off but new buds or as they are called in their beginning stage mittens. They are somewhat sensitive to their location. And they require moisture. I have my individual orchids pots inside a long rectangular planter that has a water tray on the bottom, I fill that with water so there's moisture from that around them. Some people put their orchids pots on a dish of peat gravel with water in the gravel. Watering orchids is important and the best way to learn is to get an orchid that has a clear pot which is set into the decorative pot. Seeing the color of the roots let's you know how healthy it is and if it needs water or not. The best way to water one is to take it to the sink turn the water on to room temperature, they don't like cold, set the plant under the running water for a few minutes let the water flow through the roots. Leave it sitting in the sink for a while it is enjoying the moist environment. I will do that about once a week, a good long soaking. Seeing the roots will help with how often it needs water. If they look all dry that means it needs water, if they are pretty and green and plump it's good. I posted a lot of information about this topic and pictures of mittens and roots here so try a search. There are many types and prices I recommend getting a cheaper one to learn. Jasdip has done fantastic with her freebie!...See More- 9 years agolast modified: 9 years agoeld6161 thanked morz8 - Washington Coast
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