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Comments (10)Darkcyde, the light levels at this time are very poor where plants are concerned. In winter, they go into dormancy and do not need the water, nor the light so much. As light levels begin now to increase, you can expect your sapling to put on new growth....as little as it is. There's nothing wrong in starting an outside plant indoors as long as you give it some sort of natural habitat it would otherwise enjoy outside. Don't let the plant dry out, but when you water, water to drainage and dump the excess after a reasonable period of time. Don't let the water be drawn back up. Watering with distilled water. Was that info given you by someone who has views on regular community treated water. The 'treated' I take is your town's water is fluoridated. So what, most communities think its good for the kid's teeth. As far as fluoride damaging a small tree, I doubt it has had the time to have an effect and besides, just leaving the water to sit overnight and gain room temperature, is sufficient. Salts build-up in soil is a long-term thing, it doesn't happen overnight. Don't worry about it. Brown tips on plants can be usually traced to one or two possible causes: light...and or overwatering. You would know whether you are giving the plant too much water. Remember, it can only use so much water through winter...it should be actively growing to use such water. Light. Light at this time is very low....not until well into February is the intensity of light sufficient to push growth. I suspect what growth you have now is being pushed by your feeding it. Plants don't need feeding in winter, albeit very minimally, because they are not growing. Sunlight influences growth. Since light levels are so low, growth is not wished. So, no more feeding the plant until spring and new growth is in evidence. Water only when the plant needs it...don't put it on any schedule. Let the plant dry down between waterings and when you water, water always to drainage and dump the excess. The new growth in spring will change those brown tips to green ones. Whether you continue to buy distilled water is up to you. I don't believe its needed. When plants have a definite problem due to the water issue, then you can consider buying the more expensive stuff. Until the problem is one of water type, I would use the straight stuff and let it get to room temperature overnight....See MoreQuestion about potential pests tropical hibiscus
Comments (1)If you find that internet images searches aren't of much help, you should take a sample to your local extention office for proper identification. There are several scale species that would be considered a typical pest of hibiscus, but without a description or a picture, it will be difficult for us to help you. What is your location? Had this plant been growing outside for the summer season or have you recently purchased it?...See MoreWhat to do about this garden pest?
Comments (3)We got pounded by rain pretty hard and sustained winds but nothing major. Out of 22 plants, most are pretty strong but i'd be worried about a cople of the taller ones like cfc. Haven't been in the yard to check but i'm guessing the kids are fine....See MoreQuestion about deterring pests
Comments (14)Rose Slug is different then the slugs you are referring to sadie. About Rose Slugs Despite their name, rose slugs aren't actually slugs. Instead, they are the larvae of rose sawflies, non-stinging, flying insects that belong to the wasp family (Tenthredinidae). Three species commonly appear on rose plants: the rose slug (Endelomyia aethiops), the curled rose slug sawfly (Allantus cinctus) and the bristly rose slug (Cladius difformis). Adult sawflies have yellowish-green bodies that reach 1/4 to 3/4 inch in length, while the larvae have 1/2- to 3/4-inch long, yellow-green bodies, yellow to yellowish-orange heads and several caterpillar-like legs. Although the three species look similar when it comes to size and coloring, bristly rose slugs have wiry hairs covering their bodies, while curled rose slug sawflies curl up when resting. All three rose slug species inflict similar damage and require the same treatment methods. Young rose slugs feed on soft leaf tissue, leaving just veins and a papery, see-through surface material behind. Mature rose slugs frequently chew big holes in the foliage. Although mild infestations might make plants look unattractive, the roses suffer no lasting damage. Severe infestations not only make leaves curl and turn brown, but can also cause severe defoliation, which leaves plants weak and vulnerable to diseases and other insect pests. TOOK THIS PIC A COUPLE YEARS AGO OF A ROSE SLUG:...See Moredeanna in ME Barely zone 6a, more like 5b
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