On 19 Feb 2007 08:31:45 -0800, hjd wrote:
Now, with no viable leaves, can I bring this plant back? If so, should
I remove the dead leaves? Is there some kind of plant food that would

Don't pull off the leaves -- the plant is probably recovering nutrients
from them for several weeks to months. At least give them the time till
she gets back.


Other than that, keep the soil moist but not soggy and don't let the
root ball sit in water. There are no magic plant foods to suddenly
cause leaf primordia to fully develop immediately, but they'll do
it on their own time.

Tincture of Time is a very necessary element in gardening, indoors
and out.

promote new leaves forming. The plants were grown from seed by my
wife, who is away for a month, and will return in two weeks. She will
be very ****ed.

Ah well, see if you can find a couple of mangoes that haven't been
chilled too badly, and sprout their seeds. They've got really
decorative leaves, and they should be on their way by the time she
gets home.



Help!

hjd