After I soaked the plant for two hours (by mistake), the lower spikes took on a white powdery look that has lasted for a week. What should I do?
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May have waterlogged it and caused them to rot. If so, you can easily pull off the dead spikes. Allow the remaining leaves to dry for a couple of days to see if they remain greenish white. Water with a mist. They may survive.
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I suggest that you get some bottled drinking water and add orchid plant food to it and use this to mist your plants. Do not pull unwanted leaves off. If they are truly dead they will fall off naturally. Also, I keep mine inside seashells so the roots are free to grow. Good Luck!
633464
Sorry, mine died. The other 4, from a different co. are fine. Perhaps the water spray for the larger ones was too much for the little red one.
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Try to soak it with Dawn, luke warm water and white vinegar for 8 hours. It might help.
1091283
I wouldnt do that. The ph will change within 2 days. Ive had plants die because i left them unattended for days. This is typical for all hydro setups
1845589
Hi! I went to my local garden center and bought cactus would and then placed the stalk about a third down. Make sure to water It well ad then do not over water. I watered mine 1 week.
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Living in the Northwest the plant died down but is now starting to come up. I have not at this point used any fertilize. But I would recommend Jobes Tropical Plant Spikes
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Not watering them frequently enough (dunk them in a bowl of water for 1 hour 2-3 times a week, let them air-dry for 4 hours then return them to their original location) or perhaps they rotted (the base of the plant shouldn't be in contact with water, except when you're specifically watering the plants). I've had mine for 4 months and they all look fantastic; gave some to a friend who kills all plants and gave her the same instructions I listed above on caring for them and they're doing well.
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NO. Arrow root powder is white. It is probably some cross contamination from paprika or chile that happened at the plant. I would call or email the company for an exchange or replacement.
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I had the same problem. A burst of blue came out, then clear, then more blue. I used it all up but I think I REALLY fertilized parts of my garden while some plants didn't even get a taste of it. Love Miracle Gro fertilizer, but the sprayer needs some help.
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I poured about 1/2 cup around the base of the plant - didn't work into the soil, just left it on top and watered. I waited about 8 weeks before I did it again.
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I've had that happen to a big air plant "ball". I could be the root (even though they're only used for securing themselves to rocks and wood) may have gotten too much water or the plant itself may have been watered too frequently.
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If you have a dog i'd say just do the perimeter and maybe spot treat hills, but if you're putting a lot down for a big problem wait until you can't see the powder anymore, give it a good watering for the hell of it and maybe wait a day? My dog seemed to avoid going near the clumps of it though.
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You could let it sit another week. Or buy a product called super clear! Works like a charm! Good luck these kids are easy fun and taste great!
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I agree with the suggestion to water the plant before using the spike (I use a moisture meter to check the soil), and to be sure to soak the spikes for 15 min. before putting them in the pot. Before putting the lid on the spike I blow on it (with the tube in the water) to be sure it's not plugged; then I suck on it to bring the water up to the lid to start the siphoning process. However, the reservoir needs to be below the plant - not above it!I've had other problems with the spikes (tubes getting plugged, probes getting empty and dry for no apparent reason - but haven't had a problem with spikes emptying in a few hours. That mystifies me. Good luck! I agree with the suggestion to water the plant before using the spike (I use a moisture meter to check the soil), and to be sure to soak the spikes for 15 min. before putting them in the pot. Before putting the lid on the spike I blow on it (with the tube in the water) to be sure it's not plugged; then I suck on it to bring the water up to the lid to start the siphoning process. However, the reservoir needs to be below the plant - not above it!I've had other problems with the spikes (tubes getting plugged, probes getting empty and dry for no apparent reason - but haven't had a... » Read More I agree with the suggestion to water the plant before using the spike (I use a moisture meter to check the soil), and to be sure to soak the spikes for 15 min. before putting them in the pot. Before putting the lid on the spike I blow on it (with the tube in the water) to be sure it's not plugged; then I suck on it to bring the water up to the lid to start the siphoning process. However, the reservoir needs to be below the plant - not above it!I've had other problems with the spikes (tubes getting plugged, probes getting empty and dry for no apparent reason - but haven't had a problem with spikes emptying in a few hours. That mystifies me. Good luck! « Show Less
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not sure what the ingredients are but there was stuff in there that killed all of my plants. Some plants I had for 10 plus years, decided to 'refresh' the soil and they all got infected and died. You would be better buying from your local hardware store. at least you can trust them
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I removed a five inch layer of soil from bed. Burned soil with a torch. Repeated after adding layer back. I have beautiful impatiens this year after down mildew ruined my plants last year. AND after all advice was pretty bleak about planting them again in the same area for a very long time
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I did not soak them overnight. Mine didn't come up but that doesn't mean they won't work for you. I have had success in the past. My soil is salty and it's difficult to find plants that will work.
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you should have soaked it with water overnight and try cleaning it the next day. Try soaking it again.