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  • Answered by
    Heather on
    February 8, 2011
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    This should not cause a problem for your vegetable plants. The toxins are in the live oleander plant and break down when it dies so pose no theat.

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  • Answered by
    Nikki on
    March 17, 2011
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    If the stems are still alive, they will regrow their leaves. I would give them a month, and if you do not see growth by then, they are most likely dead. These articles will help you as well:
    https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/plant-problems/environmental/how-to-tell-if-a-plant-is-dead-and-how-to-recover-an-almost-dead-plant.htm
    https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/plant-problems/environmental/tips-for-saving-cold-damaged-plants.htm

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  • Answered by
    Nikki on
    May 2, 2011
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    Yes, neem oil can be effective in treating these pests.

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    Nikki on
    May 7, 2011
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    Whether white flies or aphids, treating with neem oil should help take care of the problem. Neem oil is effective against many types of insect pests and is perfectly safe as well. Here is more information: https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/plant-problems/pests/pesticides/neem-oil-uses.htm

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    Nikki on
    May 7, 2011
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    Photinia is very susceptible to the fungus leafspot, called Entomosporium, that can defoliate photinia plants. Plant photinia in full sun and provide good air circulation. Remove and destroy fallen leaves, prune off diseased twigs. Avoid overhead irrigation. Fungicide sprays (copper-based products) are also generally necessary for this disease, beginning from bud break and applied every ten to fourteen days until all foliage has matured. Mature foliage is no longer susceptible to infection.

    As for the Oleander, water when the soil is dry (about an inch weekly). During droughts, water a couple of inches each week. Keep in mind, however, that while the soil may not need much water, the leaves and petals can dry out quickly. Mist the leaves with water (early in the morning) to avoid this, especially after a hot, sunny day.

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  • Answered by
    Heather on
    June 1, 2011
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    These are aphids. The ants are attracted to them. The neem oil will work on them, but it takes a little time for neem to work. This article will also help:
    https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/plant-problems/pests/homemade-aphid-control-a-natural-way-to-kill-aphids.htm

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  • Answered by
    Heather on
    June 17, 2011
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    It sounds like you may have both pests (that oily sheen could be honeydew from them) and a fungus. I personally like to use neem oil because it is organic and also kills both pests and fungus in one go, so you don't have to use as many products. Here is more information on it:
    https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/plant-problems/pests/pesticides/neem-oil-uses.htm

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