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Mary-Anne
garden sage
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 Posted - 15/01/2008 : 08:24:00
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This is so upsetting these are he ones I grew from seeds many months ago, and its the fourth vine this has happened to
I took these pics four days ago when I notice the leaves changing colour.
Purple Hardenbergia.
And looking at them every day since now that are all dried up. They were so healthy having climbed up to the top of those pine posts and on to the pipes that the rainwater flow through to get to the tank.
I thought it may have been chemicals from those posts but the one near the big gum tree and the two planted up against that back Arch also died weeks back that's where my climbing roses Westerland used to be.
The only thing I can think of is maybe they are getting too much water with all the rain we have been getting as the only two left now are the ones up higher on the slope..
Do you think that could be it..
And if so would I be better off planting the Wonga Wonga vine seeds there that Waratah is sending me as my orange vine is surviving this rain though a little closer to the house so does not get as much water.
Good Things Come To Those That Wait ... I am Tired Of Waiting
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Mary-Anne
garden sage
Australia
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Posted - 16/01/2008 : 05:59:17
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It looks very dry this morning so I guess it is dead, I may just wait awhile before pulling it out you never know do you.
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Waratah
gardener
Australia
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Posted - 16/01/2008 : 06:48:31
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It looks a gonna to me Sunny because when I think of how they grow along the highway between here and Lithgow in what would be very sandy soil, it does make me think you're right about a drainage problem.
I've had 3 Proteas die next door. They were quite expensive and I only bought them because at the time I couldn't get the natives I wanted. They were all on the higher and dryer part of the block but even here in our sandy soil it appears too much rain is too much for some. I knew they were rotting because they went grey and looked like they needed water when I knew they very definitely didn't.
Personally, I prefer the Wonga Wonga Vine here because it doesn't get attacked by insects the way Hardenbergia does sometimes. You have to keep it in check though or it will take over your house!
Waratah
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Mary-Anne
garden sage
Australia
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Posted - 16/01/2008 : 07:04:20
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Thanks Waratah it is upsetting and now I know why the duo purple and white pot I bought a few years ago also died it has to be the very wet clay type soil with the silt on top.
I will give the Wonga Wonga vine seeds a go there, my orange one is growing but its not getting thick maybe too much water with that one too I am not happy with any of the vines as lots of the bottom leaves are going yellow at present and I could loose them all.
I may have to look for a tropical vine that can take more wet conditions.
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Gail
garden sage
Australia
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Posted - 16/01/2008 : 15:48:49
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That's a shame Sunny. I sounds like it's too wet. A big pot might be a better idea.
I wonder how many peoples plants are going in this wet as many have been planting succulents and other plants for dry conditions which is ok in a drought but what happens when conditions return to more normal rain?
Knowledge is knowing a tomato is a fruit, wisdom is knowing not to use it in a fruit salad.
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Mary-Anne
garden sage
Australia
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Posted - 16/01/2008 : 19:31:51
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I have a few succulents Gail given to me by my neighbour, I am not a lover of those so if they die well its no loss to me. I feel sorry for all the people that have bought them all the same especially when they have been told to plant waterwise plants..
Looking at the fifth creeper today and all the bottom leaves are going yellow so that one may be on its way out also..
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Gail
garden sage
Australia
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Posted - 17/01/2008 : 11:37:12
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Probably too late to try and dig it out I suppose.
Knowledge is knowing a tomato is a fruit, wisdom is knowing not to use it in a fruit salad.
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Mary-Anne
garden sage
Australia
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Posted - 17/01/2008 : 13:39:56
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Well I could but with my luck it would probably cark it anyway
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Shelleyvw
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Australia
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Posted - 17/01/2008 : 14:38:38
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That is sad Sunny. Probably moisture. Mine look very healthy in the parched earth. So perhaps they just dont like it damp. On the label of mine it says well drained soil. Also can take coastal regions which are pretty dry.
Shelley
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Mary-Anne
garden sage
Australia
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Posted - 17/01/2008 : 16:07:37
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Thanks Shelley I am very disappointed but never mind I will just have to get over it. Nothing much dry on this block at present, but I am not complaining.
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Mary-Anne
garden sage
Australia
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Posted - 19/01/2008 : 08:24:49
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I pulled up the creeper yesterday and sure enough the roots were all rotten and slimy.
What a shame...
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Shelleyvw
gardener
Australia
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Posted - 19/01/2008 : 16:33:17
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You no longer feel Sunny now Mary Anne ;-)
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Mary-Anne
garden sage
Australia
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Posted - 19/01/2008 : 18:18:24
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I never did feel Sunny.... Shelley
I felt like something and it was not me..
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