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  • Answered by
    BushDoctor on
    March 17, 2018
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    I would agree. They can take some time to recover. The miracle grow may have been a little too strong. I tend to recommend dolomitic lime and wettable sulfur instead, though. This will also give calcium to pair with the magnesium, and the wettable sulfur will provide the sulfur. It just covers a little more of the spectrum, and can help condition the soil for long periods of time.

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    BushDoctor on
    March 23, 2018
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    The vine, likely, didn't have anything to do with the plant's degrading health. This sounds like a fungal issue. Dolomitic lime and wettable sulfur will, usually, take care of this. Peroxide can also help for advanced infections.

    This article will give you more information on the care of These plants: https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/shrubs/ixora/growing-ixora-shrubs.htm

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    BushDoctor on
    April 2, 2018
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    You can safely prune these back to half. This will help it to recover from the damage. This article will give you more information: https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/shrubs/ixora/growing-ixora-shrubs.htm

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    BushDoctor on
    June 9, 2018
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    They will want an acid loving plant soil. Or if you can amend the existing soil with acidifier, that can work as well. You are right inside of their climate zone, so you should have no trouble with these. This article will give you more information: https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/shrubs/ixora/growing-ixora-shrubs.htm

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    Downtoearthdigs on
    December 18, 2018
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    Much of the US is experiencing a cold snap, and cooler temperatures. If this is likely the issue in your area, then they will recover soon. If this is not the case, then I would look to a pH issue in the soil. They prefer slightly acidic soil, and would enjoy a little iron sulfate to help with that. Here is an article for more information on the care of these: https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/shrubs/ixora/growing-ixora-shrubs.htm

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    BushDoctor on
    March 26, 2019
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    It appears to be an Ixora. Hybrid Rope Plant. This article will help you to care for these shrubs: https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/shrubs/ixora/growing-ixora-shrubs.htm

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    GKH_Susan on
    August 18, 2019
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    They are susceptible to root rot in wet soils, which can be characterized by branch dieback. Concentrate watering to root area and do not water overhead to the leaves. make sure the plants are in well drained soils.
    Fungal diseases anthracnose or leaf spot are possible. Avoid wetting leaves, remove affected leaves and pick up any fallen leaves and destroy.

    https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/shrubs/ixora/growing-ixora-shrubs.htm

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