i added water. should i add compost?
2007-02-20 16:41:55 · 6 answers · asked by pinku 1 in Home & Garden ➔ Garden & Landscape
Transplant shock. Sometimes it helps to put a plastic bag over it lik a tent to hold in humidity for a few days, definetly not in the sun in the tent. It will cook. Also, green house stock often needs to "harden off" a few days before going to a full sun location. This is a process of increasing it's exposure to it's new conditions a few more hours a day until it gets used to them, Wind, sun, cooler temps, that sort of thing.
2007-02-20 16:53:34 · answer #1 · answered by character 5 · 2⤊ 0⤋
When you divide plants, or plant seedling plants you should remove half the leaves. The reason for this is, the roots after being disturbed or suffering loss cannot support the amount of leaves the were supported before transplant. The leaves then collapse. Remove half the leaves, especially old leaves, new ones will replace them. Water with a seaweed extract at the recommended rate. This helps with transplant shock and is a root tonic. Hope this helps.
2007-02-20 19:28:04 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Poppy's are delicate plants. When you transplant them they may droop for a few days. Water them well, but don't let them sit in water. Keep out of direct sun for several days and water daily. It should perk up in about a week.
2007-02-20 16:52:31 · answer #3 · answered by noonecanne 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
plants go threw a shock process when trans planted. its best to transplant in the spring or fall. put it in front of your window so it can get some light. don't put in direct sun.
2007-02-20 18:23:36 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Poppies of any sort do not appreciate being transplanted. They should be seeded where they are to grow.
2007-02-20 16:50:29 · answer #5 · answered by Susan M 7 · 2⤊ 0⤋
you might have crushed the roots when you transplanted it
2007-02-20 16:49:22 · answer #6 · answered by undercovernudist 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋