I need help with my benjamin, it really looks sad. I know they don't like to be moved, but in the summer we allways put it out in the garden and it did pretty well. Exept since the last time. Now it's lost all it's leafs, the little branches are totally dry, but the bigger one's are still fresh and green inside. What can I do?
Thank for help!
2007-03-24 01:06:17 · 1 answers · asked by Anonymous in Home & Garden ➔ Other - Home & Garden
This is a pretty common problem. I would begin by giving it a nice dose of houseplant fertilizer. Then gently snip off all the ugly parts, leaving no stubs. Pick off anything laying in the soil. If it has been outside it may have brought in some insects. Look closely for those and if there is any stippling or other evidence of insect damage spray it with an insecticidal soap , it might even be worth working an insecticidal houseplant treatment into the soil. Mist it often. If it is small enough you could even give it a shower in the bathroom . I do that for some plants, just before I go to work and let them drain all day. Good Luck!
2007-03-24 02:19:17 · answer #1 · answered by plaplant8 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋