bonmore
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Re:Please help.
2006/05/17 15:48
Hello John,
Juniperus Procumbens nana is an outdoor plant, I am growing them in South Florida in the full sun, our weather is similar. First I would like you to spray for Spider Mite - the plant could be infected. Fill a spray bottle with water and add a level teaspoon of Dish washing detergent -
I normally use Palmolive dishwasher detergent.
Spray this solution onto your plant from all directions, you can turn your plant into a large soapsud. Allow it to remain this way for a 1/2 hour and then rinse the soap off the plant, it will not hurt if the soapy water washes through the root system.
Because the plant is indoors you should place it in a semi-shaded area outdoors (the foliage will burn if placed in full sun) and water/drench it well every morning - till you see the water pouring out the bottom drainage holes.
If the gravel is glued in place you should remove the hard glued surface to allow good water flow.
Do not fertilize for at least 2-3 weeks, then after a good watering you can fertilize with a 20-20-20 solution that should be repeated every 4 weeks. if you can - it will not hurt to alternate with Fish Emulsion every other month.
Have a great day and please keep me update with your progress.
Merv
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