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Comment on What is that Black Soot on My Plants? by cornea503

cornea503 — Tue, 22 Jun 2010 14:53:04 +0000

Hi there, on a big oak tree I don’t suppose there is much you can do about it. Fortunately, the soot does not seem to harm the three it is more of a cosmetic thing. Even if you could spray, it still is not going get rid of the soot just kill the bugs causing the soot. I wouldn’t worry about it too much and since it is not necessarily a yearly recurring thing, your tree should be ok. I have only had the aphid problem once and have not seen them since.

Comment on What is that Black Soot on My Plants? by Angela

Angela — Tue, 22 Jun 2010 13:58:31 +0000

Thanks for the information. My big Oak tree is inundated with this black soot and it is so tall I can’t possibly spray it all. Any ideas?

Comment on How to Grow Kniphofia Uvaria Red Hot Poker by Cathy

Cathy — Fri, 11 Jun 2010 21:21:10 +0000

My red hot pokers stems start the blooming season straight, then snake down and twist around like some kind of rocket gone wild. This year, I put them in a wire support ring when they were about 18″ tall, yet the very next day, two of the stalks bent down and back up again. They have been doing this for several years. We have had plenty of rain this season. They get maybe 4-6 hours of sun. What could be causing this, and is there any remedy?

Thanks!

Comment on Passion Vine - Easy to grow and Exotic Tropical Like Flowers by cornea503

cornea503 — Tue, 20 Apr 2010 02:17:58 +0000

Hi there,

I have had success with a pesticide called Sevin. It can be found at your local Home Depot/Lowes. I like it because you simply attach it to the end of your hose and spray away. If you like the fruit, as I do, then I would suggest you spray before the blooms appear so that you don’t run the risk of getting the pesticide on the blooms. If you don’t care about the fruit, then you can spray any time. I recommend spraying either in the morning, end of the day or when it’s overcast to avoid any possible sun scorch.

Comment on Passion Vine - Easy to grow and Exotic Tropical Like Flowers by Dan

Dan — Tue, 20 Apr 2010 01:39:52 +0000

I live in Galveston TX. What pesticide do you recommend for my passion vines? My last crop was eaten alive by caterpillars. I want to save these. Thank you! Dan 832-256-5999 GreekCoins@aol.com

Comment on Rose of Sharon Very Fast Growing Flowering Shrubs by AndrewBoldman

AndrewBoldman — Thu, 04 Jun 2009 18:47:02 +0000

da best. Keep it going! Thank you

Comment on Exotic Tropical Dragon Arum by KrisBelucci

KrisBelucci — Tue, 02 Jun 2009 17:15:02 +0000

Hi, good post. I have been wondering about this issue,so thanks for posting. I’ll definitely be coming back to your site.

Comment on Tropical Feel Garden in Zone 7 - Elephant Ears by Alocasia Portadora Amazing Zone 7 Elephant Ear | plantfiles.info

Alocasia Portadora Amazing Zone 7 Elephant Ear | plantfiles.info — Thu, 28 May 2009 05:06:10 +0000

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