Morning glory questions?

Question

Ok here is the deal, Japanses beetles keep eating my morning glory leaves, and the leaves are huge, they cover up most of my flowers. I was wondering what would happen if I cut the leaves off, or just the biggest ones, would it look better, or akeward? And would it be ok for the plant??? Star me so others can see please!!

Answer 1

You could take some of the leaves off without hurting the plant. You can use Malathion to get rid of the Japanese beetles. Next time you plant them water them with Blossum booster by Vigoro. If you have huge leaves you have too much nitrogen. Blossum booster is high in the middle number which is potassium which gives you roots and blooms.

Answer 2

Herbal Deterrents of Japanese Beetles

Four O'clock.. Does not deter Japanese beetles, they are attracted to it, but are generally killed by it's poisonous properties

White flowering chrysanthemums are effective
garlic, larkspur, tansy, rue, white geranium, chives all possess deterrent qualities against Japanese Beetles.

Best recommended defense against Japanese Beetles. Based on an EPA approved pathogenic bacterium Bacillus popillae, which cause the disease "milky spore " in the grubs while they are still in the soil, and is harmless to Humans to most other species

Grub Control: Milky Spore 10 oz

Pheromone based lures and traps are discouraged as they only serve to attract more beetles to your garden/yard from surrounding areas.

GOOD LUCK!

Answer 3

If you cut the leaves off the plant will die of malnutrition. And the beetles will just move on to eat something else.

Answer 4

Your flowers get nutrition from the leaves, through a process called photosynthesis which involves the sun. Leave the leaves alone, and kill the beetles.

Answer 5

get a beetle trap and hang it about 10 feet from your morning glories, this should take care of the problem. You can purchase them at most department stores,
home depot, lowes,etc.