Does it burn plants in hot weather
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I've used it on plants in the sun in hot weather without problem, but I consider it hot if it is above 80 degrees F.in the shade.
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Based upon the label and discussions with others who have used it, in itself it does no harm in heat. However, you need an adjunctive to help it dissolve, spread, and stick. The label recommends non-phytotoxic methylated mineral oil -- good luck finding that. I used hoticultural (petroleum based) oil instead. It's no so much the heat as the sunshine that causes an oil based application to burn leaves. I apply mine in the morning on an overcast day at least 2 days before rain is forecast. The stuff does work, particularly on crabgrass without harming regular grass. Don't use it in a garden, as lots of vegetables (like tomatoes) are sensitive to the stuff -- even months later.
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Yes. It depends on how long it is on. It is not burning hot on low but it is still hot but not enought that your gonna get burn.
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It gets very hot so I would not recommend that. I have never had a burn using the iron normally.
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Hi GeorgeYes this will give limited sun protection. I live in Houston and it will help defray the direct sunlight on your plants. However be aware, as hot as we are in this neck of the woods, it will not be a 100% protection just help them from wilting in the direct sun. I use it on all my plants and it does help.
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I experienced no issues with plants or palms in southern Georgia using this product. It will make the yard and plants smell a little difret but other than that you should have no issues what's your plants outside or inside.
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Did you use it full strength? Sun or shade is a non-factor. The acid works by burning the foliage but does not necessarily kill the entire plant like an actual herbicide does. It will kill a very young tender plant, but probably not a hardy established one, and especially not if the plant has a moderately thick or woody stem.
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I don't know the temp, I just plugged it in and put my seedlings on it. I made sure to keep them from drying out and it worked like a charm. Glad I bought it, highly recommended.
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Our winter has been so harsh in Ohio that I can't answer that question.It may very well protect plants if temps drop below 32 degrees but it got -10 to -15 degrees. I brought all my plants in my unheated sunroom and covered them with this blanket. I checked on them the other day and most are not going to survive.
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Hi Julie, I recently purchased this device mainly for starting fires at my camp. Recently, I tested it out On a few weeds that have started growing in my rock garden. It killed the weeds but you had to keep an intense flame on them for more than a few seconds. The intense flame does not immediately burn them up. I am real careful when using it around shrubs as I fear if the flame gets too close the shrub will start burning. I have not tried it around mulsh since I have only rocks. I plan on using it for killing weeds this year. It is cumbersome dragging the tank around. I may need to consider a cart. Hope this helps. Hi Julie, I recently purchased this device mainly for starting fires at my camp. Recently, I tested it out On a few weeds that have started growing in my rock garden. It killed the weeds but you had to keep an intense flame on them for more than a few seconds. The intense flame does not immediately burn them up. I am real careful when using it around shrubs as I fear if the flame gets too close the shrub will start burning. I have not tried it around mulsh since I have only rocks. I plan on using it for killing weeds this year. It is cumbersome dragging the tank around. I may need to... » Read More Hi Julie, I recently purchased this device mainly for starting fires at my camp. Recently, I tested it out On a few weeds that have started growing in my rock garden. It killed the weeds but you had to keep an intense flame on them for more than a few seconds. The intense flame does not immediately burn them up. I am real careful when using it around shrubs as I fear if the flame gets too close the shrub will start burning. I have not tried it around mulsh since I have only rocks. I plan on using it for killing weeds this year. It is cumbersome dragging the tank around. I may need to consider a cart. Hope this helps. « Show Less
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Yes but it depends on where you're at and where you have them. I'm in Texas (Dry, hot and humid climate) but my plants are kept indoors in front of a window.
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Considering the issues I've had with this plant it is clearly tropical and MUST have extended periods of warmth of above 75 and above degrees with bright sunshine in order to grow and thrive. Anything less and it just hangs on until hot weather returns. Weather colder than 60 degrees with no direct sun will ensure it quickly succumbs to rot or fungus and dies. Even in Central Texas it's been a challenge to create the ideal conditions for this plant. So if you live in NYC and rarely use the heat and only have North facing windows which means little direct, hot warm sunshine the plant will not survive very long there. You'd have to create a mini-greenhouse enclosure to even have a chance.
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I am sure it depends upon where you live and where your plants are located. I live in TX, where it is hot and hotter, and typically it lasts no more than a couple of days.
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I did not try it in hot conditions so I do not know the answer right now. i have actually some bugs on my plum trees and wanted to use it this weekend to treat my trees. We are scheduled for 100 deg weather here so you made me nervous about it! Where did you get a hold of that info? It might be correct....
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It depends. If it's hot out, 5 parts water to 1 part weedkiller works. If its cooler (less than 80F?) you need to make it stronger, maybe 3 to 1.
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No it does not, as a matter of fact my is filled with water right now from rain. I think it is set up that way so no hot ambers would fall through and burn the lawn etc
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I never made it through the summer so I don't know. I am going to try again though. I don't think it is heat but I don't think the roots can get to cold either. It is comfortable in the mountains and gets cold but it needs flowing water and the roots need to be in the thick mud I think to protect the roots until established. Of course I'm probably the wrong one to ask as I killed my plants, but hey, I can have an opinion can't I? I would definitely try it, don't let me scare you off. Thanks, Sean