It has to be hand watered, do I water it everyday, in the morning or evening? It doesn't get constant full sun, but is in the sun until late afternoon. What can I do to perk it back up?
2006-08-27 15:45:57 · 8 answers · asked by poohbear6785381 1 in Home & Garden ➔ Garden & Landscape
I guess I should tell you I live in AZ. I guess I didn't realize a plant would go through shock. That makes sense.
2006-08-27 16:35:03 · update #1
One of the most important things a plant needs is good planting soil besides the plant root system being strong. It's possible your plant went into shock due to some possibilities.
1) Not a strong root system
2) Poor drainage ( too much water or water draines to quickly)
3) No nutrition's in the soil
Consider amending the soil with peat moss, compose and slow releasing plant food. Mix all together and add to the soil about an inch away from the plant main stem in a circle. Keep an eye out for new growth at the base of the plant. Once you see new growth cut the plant back up to the new growth. This will give your plant energy to focus on the new area. You will have a strong plant with beautiful flowers by next season with years of joy. And don't forgett to mulch. This will keep the moisture in and the soil cool. It's usually best to water in the morining.
Good luck!
2006-08-27 17:34:37 · answer #1 · answered by grace p 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It's having an attack of transplant shock. Water in the evening. Also, you may have to water during the day if it is very hot. Test the soil with your finger or a moisture meter to see if it needs the second watering, I hope the soil has good drainage or you may flood the roots.
2006-08-28 05:26:43 · answer #2 · answered by Leslie S 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Your tree shouldn't be watered ever day. If the soil is moist it doesn't need watering, you can kill a plant by over watering. It is probably still in shock from being transplanted and four days is not enough time for it to recover.
2006-08-27 22:50:18 · answer #3 · answered by Jay 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
i don't know what part of the country u live in, but trees r best planted in the early spring. as far as it being droopy its because its going through shock. shock can take sometimes 2weeks to come out of it. watch watering it at night or u could get root rot.
2006-08-27 23:20:40 · answer #4 · answered by jesse james 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
i highly doubt too much water is the problem - insure water is reaching the roots and you are not just water the surface for 3 min. That is not watering! lol.
2006-08-27 23:35:35 · answer #5 · answered by BCOL CCCP 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Holy hibiscus!!! Your killing the tree...
2006-08-27 22:53:41 · answer #6 · answered by 345Grasshopper 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Sounds like transplant shock. You might find help here.
http://www.trop-hibiscus.com/index.html...
http://americanhibiscus.org/index.htm...
http://www.users.bigpond.com/hibiskus/bo...
2006-08-28 13:31:56 · answer #7 · answered by Papa 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
you answered your own question.
2006-08-28 00:25:07 · answer #8 · answered by oddyerdy 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋