Re: fancy ivy
- To: s*@MAELSTROM.STJOHNS.EDU
- Subject: Re: [SG] fancy ivy
- From: C* C*
- Date: Sat, 6 Jan 2001 01:53:29 EST
In a message dated 1/5/2001 9:46:58 PM Central Standard Time, ECPep@AOL.COM
writes:
<< Clyde, would you be alluding to the pro-mix that suffocates most purchased
potted plants? Yes, I would do this as I have lost numerous plants left in
that water retentive mix. Or, is it mites you are after. Ivy are the first
choice spider mites in stored or house grown containers. What is your
experience? >>
I have found that ivies are particularly devastated by the soil mixture they
come in from the nurseries. I'd advise removing all growing media from any
plant you buy and use your own fresh mix.
Clyde Crockett z5
