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  • Answered by
    Nikki on
    April 30, 2011
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    Here is an article that you may find helpful: https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/trees/tgen/how-to-root-cuttings-from-various-shrubs-bushes-and-trees.htm

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    suzettessprouts on
    April 30, 2011
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    I am consistently taking cuttings from plants I wish I had myself. I make quite sure how to first cut properly depending on the type of plant as to NOT hurt the original mother shrub, bush flower, perennial, or any plant sample. Once I have read thoroughly on how to I then head out with pruners in hand and....a bottle of honey. That is right, bee made nature honey. For as soon as I make the cut I dapple honey over the cut part and then I dip my share of cutting in to the honey as well. Then I bring home and put in a like warm water glass in the window and watch them develop roots. As soon as I see about a half inch worth of roots depending on plant, others only quarter inch of roots fibers needed.I then plant into sterile clean potting soil as to avoid at all costs the spread of any unforeseen disease. After a week or two and the slapping is standing tall on it's own I then start to top off soil with a tad bit of compost. And continue for a least a month. Then it is ready for any container and hopes of a long and happy life.
    Best of Luck,
    Suzette trimmer

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    Nikki on
    May 2, 2011
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    Sounds like cold damage. Cold injury appears as peeling, sloughing, splitting or cracking bark often near the soil surface. Injured plants or branches may die in early spring, late summer or several years later. Flower buds may also be killed without damage to the stems. Cold damaged plants should be pruned back below the injured bark as soon as possible.

    Here is an article that you may find helpful: https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/plant-problems/environmental/tips-for-saving-cold-damaged-plants.htm

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    Nikki on
    May 2, 2011
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    Yes, as long as it receives plenty of water during the growing season, it should be fine.

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    Nikki on
    May 3, 2011
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    It is most likely lichen. It is not harmful to the plant, but if you want to get rid of it, this article will help: https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/fungus-lichen/treatment-tree-lichen.htm

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    Nikki on
    May 3, 2011
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    It sounds as though the plant is lacking phosphorus. This would cause the plant to stop blooming. Add some phosphorus to the soil. This article will help: https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/garden-how-to/soil-fertilizers/phosphorus-plant-growth.htm

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  • Answered by
    Nikki on
    May 4, 2011
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    I suspect it is an Azalea Caterpillar Moth. This article will help:
    http://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/in294

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