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  • Answered by
    Heather on
    April 8, 2012
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    The plant is likely getting a smidge too little light, which is making it a bit leggy and causes the flowers to be looser than they should be. If you can thin the surrounding shade a bit, perhaps through selective pruning for nearby trees, this should help it tighten up the flower heads.

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    BushDoctor on
    February 25, 2018
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    To be safe you will want to plant when there is not threat of temps in the 40's. This will ensure the survival of the plant. This article will give you more information: https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/shrubs/viburnum/japanese-snowball-care.htm

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    Downtoearthdigs on
    February 8, 2019
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    You can try neem oil. This should be applied OUT of direct sun, though. There are many other options available. This collection of articles will help: https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/special/organic/

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    BushDoctor on
    August 3, 2020
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    Likely, overwatering. Unfortunately, your photo did not come through, so I am unable to see any damage. Extreme cold can do this as well, over the winter.

    I would make sure to use fungicide on the plant and area around. Make sure that it only receives water when the ground has dried, very thoroughly, down to about 4 inches or so. Most of the time, they are drought tolerant and will not need supplemental water.

    Here are some articles that will help:

    https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/garden-how-to/info/using-fungicides-in-garden.htm

    https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/special/organic/biofungicide-information.htm

    https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/shrubs/viburnum/viburnum-shrub.htm

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  • Answered by
    GKH_Susan on
    April 25, 2022
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    Wrightia antidysenterica does best in a sunny spot with average, well-drained soil with moderate water and occasional fertilizing. In zones 10-11, the leaves are evergreen and the 4-5 foot shrub blooms with 1 inch white, star-shaped flowers year round. It does well as a patio container plant. Container plants need more water than those planted in the ground, so check the soil frequently.

    https://garden.org/plants/view/157573/Snowflake-Wrightia-antidysenterica/

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    GKH_Susan on
    May 22, 2022
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    It needs the largest container you can handle. These viburnums can get very large. Try repotting into a larger container with well draining soil, and trim it a bit.

    Here is how to care for a container viburnum and what kind of diseases can affect it:

    https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/shrubs/viburnum/container-grown-viburnum.htm
    https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/shrubs/viburnum/diseases-affecting-viburnums.htm

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