Need help: Reviving a Dying Dogwood
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Dogwood Tree Dying?
Comments (15)Time to come outta the doghouse, for a little while... I stopped at a Homie Depot yesterday to get some things, and they had their first batch of trees and shrubs outside. A quick look found some young Cornus Florida trees, and lo and behold, the branches were on the reddish side. Not quite as red as some on the tree-like shrub I have, but also not as brown as most trees. So, I feel as vindicated as a Vinny can be in referring to this thing I have as a Dogwood tree, as it is definitely a tree-like shape and it is a Dogwood. I'll probably dig it up and move it to the back this spring, when the ground thaws. In the meantime, I'll make a separate post to find a better looking replacement to look for. Thanks for the enlightening replies! vince...See MoreDying Sans, revivable?
Comments (10)To clarify, Generally when we water, we water until we see water coming out the bottom of the pot. When it comes to Sans., I spill the excess out of the saucer after a few minutes, just don't let it sit there more than a few minutes. (Small sips of water aren't useful to indoor plants, contrary to what many folks think.) I don't see any wrinkling, I agree this plant looks a bit rough, but otherwise fine. I would cut off that leaf w/ the pink stuff on it, maybe even take it back to the store & show them, but I'd definately cut that leaf off at soil level. I agree this plant's had a tough life & its prior owners haven't been gentle, but it's nowhere near dying. If you've been reading a bit abt Sans., may I pls. ask what is it that has you thinking it's dying? I just looked back at your comments above, abt the yellowing & cracking. I see two newish growths on that plant, they look good. You seem not to know this, but Sans. are extremely tough plants used to growing in crappy soil & neglectful conditions & still they continue pretty well. You'll see, a little care & it'll look better soon....See Morehelp with dying dogwood
Comments (2)Planting too deeply is one of the primary reasons for new tree failure, could that be a possibility? You also need to evaluate the site in regards to soil type, drainage rate, etc. Also, are you certain that you were getting the soil ball soaked when you watered, as opposed to the surrounding soil. Were you watering by hand or trusting the irrigation system to do the job? Was this tree recently purchased and planted? Balled and burlap, you say? This is sooooo not the time of year to dig and transplant a deciduous tree, if that's the case....See MoreHelp needed to revive sick Xanthorrhea grass tree
Comments (71)I think the micro organisms would be dead by now. They hate to be disturb particularly the root system. There is a very long large root. It goes deep to moisture. If that is cut it’s game over. if everything is done correct, on a transplant of that size its still 50/50. This tree has no chance unfortunately. They take about 6 months to die, they will die slowly. I know your optimistic so I tell you what you can do but it wouldn’t make any difference in this late stage. Go back and gather a meter square of the soil from where it came. Then get a large pot and replant it in there in that soil (Big plastic pot). Then once a week for Two weeks feed it a large bucket (6) litres Water to 300grms of brown sugar. Boil water and dissolve the brown sugar into the bucket. Make sure the water is room temp before pouring on tree. Then feed it monthly. The sugar is for the microbs. strong microns means strong tree. Then feed the tree water but try to use no fluoride in the water. Once a week but make sure there is drainage. In the pot it may concentrate better the soil than in the ground. I still think this is way too late. But it’s the best hope...See MoreHU-791367312
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