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Help, overwintering plants aren't looking so good anymore
My water hyacinths and other plant (not sure what it's called) were
thriving up until a few days ago now I'm noticing the leaves are turning bright yellow and one is even bown. I know they have enough water (duh) but what else could be wrong? They were growing fast so I don't think it's the light.. could I be giving them too much light? I leave it on 24/7 (4 shop lights). I think they have enough food too since I threw some of those plant tablets in there. I don't see why they're dying all of a sudden.. Any help would be much appreciated.. Mike |
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Help, overwintering plants aren't looking so good anymore
Check for bugs, this may require a hand lens, and check your pH. ~ jan
On Sat, 15 Nov 2003 18:21:47 +0000, Michael Shaffer wrote: My water hyacinths and other plant (not sure what it's called) were thriving up until a few days ago now I'm noticing the leaves are turning bright yellow and one is even bown. I know they have enough water (duh) but what else could be wrong? They were growing fast so I don't think it's the light.. could I be giving them too much light? I leave it on 24/7 (4 shop lights). I think they have enough food too since I threw some of those plant tablets in there. I don't see why they're dying all of a sudden.. Any help would be much appreciated.. Mike See my ponds thru the seasons and/or my filter design: http://users.owt.com/jjspond/ ~Keep 'em Defrosted~ Tri-Cities, WA Zone 7a To e-mail see website |
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Help, overwintering plants aren't looking so good anymore
Hmm there are a lot of snails, would that do it?
"~ jan JJsPond.us" wrote: Check for bugs, this may require a hand lens, and check your pH. ~ jan On Sat, 15 Nov 2003 18:21:47 +0000, Michael Shaffer wrote: My water hyacinths and other plant (not sure what it's called) were thriving up until a few days ago now I'm noticing the leaves are turning bright yellow and one is even bown. I know they have enough water (duh) but what else could be wrong? They were growing fast so I don't think it's the light.. could I be giving them too much light? I leave it on 24/7 (4 shop lights). I think they have enough food too since I threw some of those plant tablets in there. I don't see why they're dying all of a sudden.. Any help would be much appreciated.. Mike See my ponds thru the seasons and/or my filter design: http://users.owt.com/jjspond/ ~Keep 'em Defrosted~ Tri-Cities, WA Zone 7a To e-mail see website |
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Help, overwintering plants aren't looking so good anymore
Just checked pH, it's almost neutral..
"~ jan JJsPond.us" wrote: Check for bugs, this may require a hand lens, and check your pH. ~ jan On Sat, 15 Nov 2003 18:21:47 +0000, Michael Shaffer wrote: My water hyacinths and other plant (not sure what it's called) were thriving up until a few days ago now I'm noticing the leaves are turning bright yellow and one is even bown. I know they have enough water (duh) but what else could be wrong? They were growing fast so I don't think it's the light.. could I be giving them too much light? I leave it on 24/7 (4 shop lights). I think they have enough food too since I threw some of those plant tablets in there. I don't see why they're dying all of a sudden.. Any help would be much appreciated.. Mike See my ponds thru the seasons and/or my filter design: http://users.owt.com/jjspond/ ~Keep 'em Defrosted~ Tri-Cities, WA Zone 7a To e-mail see website |
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Help, overwintering plants aren't looking so good anymore
oh yea they aquariums are completely surrounded by tinfoil.. so not sure if
this could be having some adverse affects Michael Shaffer wrote: My water hyacinths and other plant (not sure what it's called) were thriving up until a few days ago now I'm noticing the leaves are turning bright yellow and one is even bown. I know they have enough water (duh) but what else could be wrong? They were growing fast so I don't think it's the light.. could I be giving them too much light? I leave it on 24/7 (4 shop lights). I think they have enough food too since I threw some of those plant tablets in there. I don't see why they're dying all of a sudden.. Any help would be much appreciated.. Mike |
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Help, overwintering plants aren't looking so good anymore
I think I found the problem, the stems are covered in aphids. Is there an
easy way to get rid of them? Michael Shaffer wrote: My water hyacinths and other plant (not sure what it's called) were thriving up until a few days ago now I'm noticing the leaves are turning bright yellow and one is even bown. I know they have enough water (duh) but what else could be wrong? They were growing fast so I don't think it's the light.. could I be giving them too much light? I leave it on 24/7 (4 shop lights). I think they have enough food too since I threw some of those plant tablets in there. I don't see why they're dying all of a sudden.. Any help would be much appreciated.. Mike |
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Help, overwintering plants aren't looking so good anymore
On Sat, 15 Nov 2003 19:16:15 +0000, Michael Shaffer
wrote: I think I found the problem, the stems are covered in aphids. Is there an easy way to get rid of them? Take the lettuce out of the aquarium and put in a tub. Take some spray cooking oil and spray the aphids and let it sit on the bugs for about 10 minutes. Rinse with (Dawn) soapy water, and then rinse really really well before putting back into aquarium if you have fish..... you might try rinsing them with water only if you don't have Dawn. Repeat this treatment for 3 times every 3rd day. 3 days after the last treatment report back here on how treatment worked. ~ jan See my ponds thru the seasons and/or my filter design: http://users.owt.com/jjspond/ ~Keep 'em Defrosted~ Tri-Cities, WA Zone 7a To e-mail see website |
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Help, overwintering plants aren't looking so good anymore
"Michael Shaffer" wrote in message ... could I be giving them too much light? I leave it on 24/7 (4 shop lights). ===================== Plants evolved under a period of light and a period of darkness. I personally believe they do better with a period of darkness every day. Timers are cheap now. Put the lights on a timer - and don't forget to fertilize them and check them for insect pests. -- Carol..... º¤º°`°º¤ø,¸¸,ø¤º°`°º¤º ~*~ ~*~ º¤º°`°¤ø,¸¸,ø¤º°`°º¤º ~*~ ~*~ |
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Help, overwintering plants aren't looking so good anymore
Aphids drown. Plants can handle no air longer than aphids. Sinking is very
effective. Jim "~ Windsong ~" wrote in message ... "Michael Shaffer" wrote in message ... could I be giving them too much light? I leave it on 24/7 (4 shop lights). ===================== Plants evolved under a period of light and a period of darkness. I personally believe they do better with a period of darkness every day. Timers are cheap now. Put the lights on a timer - and don't forget to fertilize them and check them for insect pests. -- Carol..... º¤º°`°º¤ø,¸¸,ø¤º°`°º¤º ~*~ ~*~ º¤º°`°¤ø,¸¸,ø¤º°`°º¤º ~*~ ~*~ |
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