Phalenopsis Damaged Roots
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Comments (20)In case Tony/Incognito doesn't answer right away about the herbicide impregnated root barrier, this product is used in urban street plantings where surface rooting is to be discouraged, and it actually does last for a very long time, but would probably need to extend at least 2 to 3 feet down vertically, or until you hit bedrock or a soil depth where there isn't enough oxygen in the soil to encourage tree root growth. The possibility always exists that tree roots can still grow under it and then into the new area, but typically it is the main principal roots that tend to serve as anchor roots for the tree's stability that do the most damage to pavement, and on older trees like pines these tend to stay near the surface, but that will vary greatly on your soil type and soil moisture conditions at different depths. Your arborist/consultant should be able to advise you more specifically if this herbicide impregnated root barrier makes sense to add against the new curb/wall to help protect it. I wouldn't rule out other sun loving bromeliads for this sunny situation, things like the more terrestrial growing Puya or Dyckia species might be good choices, and it also sounds like this thin soil, sunny area full of tree roots might be an excellent location for clumps of Agaves such as A. bracteosa, A. 'Sharkskin' or A. parryii cultivars, or in combination with things like Echeveria agavoides or Bulbine frutescens. Aloes such as A. saponaria or A. striata would also do well there. All of these plants would grow better if planted in a new layer of topsoil added over the tree roots, and given at least a monthly periodic good soak, or more often depending on how quickly/lushly you prefer them to look. California natives such as Mimulus aurantiacus, Salvia clevelandii or S. leucophylla 'Pt. Sal' could also look good here, or even more adventurous plantings like Metrosideros collina 'Springfire' or Metrosideros collina 'Tahiti'. A really cool looking green fuzzy flowered Aloe such as A. tomentosa would probably also do well there, or other Aloes such as A. castanea, A. camperi, A. rubroviolacea or A. vanbalenii....See MorePhalenopsis with plenty of roots but no leaves, can it be saved?
Comments (1)It is not unheard-of. They won't grow new leaves, but might form a basal keiki, a small plant starting at the side. Just don't fuss too much now and it will happen if it is going to....See MoreRoot damage question: How far should stone fruit be from structures?
Comments (8)Though they may or may not cause a problem for your foundation, they can cause a problem for your plumbing. Trust me, you really don't want to experience a mainline break! It's extremely expensive. I had a mainline break due to tree roots invading my pipes in March 2018. It flooded the entire 1st floor of my house with sewer water. Not only did we have to have our plumbing redone, but the lower 2' - 3' of wall in every single room of the 1st floor taken out, all of the tile & laminate taken up, carpet removed, our shower replaced, all of our kitchen cabinets & bathroom cabinets replaced, and many of our belongings were ruined from being saturated too. Thank God for home owner's insurance, because the grand total was close to $150,000, with about $65,000 of it being our responsibility! The older gentleman that lives across the street from us just had his mainline break. The only trees he has in his yard are citrus trees. His back yard has about 6 orange & grapefruit trees. He's also having to have his plumbing re-done, & the inside of his home re-modeled. We just had a huge oak tree taken down in our back yard last month. The arborist said that after working at his job for over 30 years, he would have no trees in his yard. I do miss having a tree & the shade, so am doing research to find something that will be the least invasive. So far I'm not having much luck........See MoreWill hoyas with root mealie damage grow new roots if only treated?
Comments (22)Lydia - wow! Your Merrillii is stunning! Tony - I was finding some holes on my citrus trees. I was told to look for caterpillars or slugs. I never found anything. Then I found out slugs come out at night and leave by morning sun. Sure enough I went out one night with a flashlight and saw some on the ground near the trees. I moved the trees to a drier section of the driveway and haven't had an issue since. Just a thought....See Morelaticauda
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