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- Q.Woolly Bushes - We have 2 woolly bushes and they were fabulous but after last night's drenching in Perth WA, they have fallen ...
- Q.2 Weeks Old And Crispy? Dying? Why? - So I bought an ‘adenanthus silver silky’ about 2 weeks ago and I watered it about once a week and ...
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Anonymous on
February 10, 2018Q.Woolly bushes
We have 2 woolly bushes and they were fabulous but after last night's drenching in Perth WA, they have fallen forward and look unsightly. What can we do to fix them or do we need to cut them right back. Thank you
- Answered by
Downtoearthdigs on
February 11, 2018A.You can trim back any damaged or broken plant material.
You can prune your Wooly shrubs back at any time of year.Was this answer useful?00
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- Asked by
Emtea on
October 15, 2020
4007Q.2 Weeks Old And Crispy? Dying? Why?
So I bought an ‘adenanthus silver silky’ about 2 weeks ago and I watered it about once a week and gave it full indirect light (inside as too windy out) All of a sudden it’s curling and the leaves have gone crispy. The soil has a lot of drainage and definitely isn’t sitting in wet soil.
Answered by
BushDoctor on
October 15, 2020
Certified ExpertA.These plants are suited for dry conditions, and will rarely need watering until the soil is almost completely dry. They will, also, need full and direct sun.
With that being said, this is a case of overwatering. This leads to disease and eventually a dry and crispy plant. Pair that with lack of intense sun to dry the soil thoroughly, and it is a recipe for the plant's quick demise. It should be noted that they are well suited for windy, salty air. This may be a plant better suited for outdoor life.
The plant is likely not able to recover from this state. I will include an article for the proper care on the plant, however, should you choose to try your hand at it again with a new plant:
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/shrubs/adenanthos/growing-an-adenanthos-bush.htm
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