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- Q.Spanish Moss - Should it be soaked in dry climates? I live in southern California and it can be pretty dry (12 inches ...
- Q.Potassium To Kill Spanish Moss - After reading how to kill Spanish Moss on your site, I went & purchased Muriate of Potash, as I had ...
- Q.Spanish Moss Removal - An article titled "Spanish Moss Removal..." described using potassium as a way to get rid of Spanish moss. I've looked ...
- Q.Spanish Moss Removal - In ridding trees of Spanish moss, you included potassium. There are several different types of potassium on the market. Which ...
- Q.Removal Or Thinning Of Spanish Moss - Most articles say that it needs to be removed by hand or an arborist. However, is it possible to construct ...
- Q.Spanish Moss - I am now living in mid central Florida.....everything is covered in spanish moss, Even the azalas!! How do ...
- Q.Spanish Moss Disappeared - My problem is unusual...I have an old oak that had beautiful Spanish moss. One day I realized the moss ...
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Anonymous on
January 20, 2015Q.Spanish Moss
Should it be soaked in dry climates? I live in southern California and it can be pretty dry (12 inches of rain average). Have purchased some spanish moss and am hanging it from an oak tree. Realize this is not an ideal climate, so should I be misting it or soaking it in water?
Answered by
Nikki on
January 21, 2015
Certified ExpertA.In addition to soaking it in water, I would recommend treating the Spanish moss with neem oil. This is an organic insecticide, which should take care of any pests but will not harm the plant or you. As a bonus, it doubles as a fungicide should any other issues pop up while you are growing it. Here is more information on neem oil: https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/plant-problems/pests/pesticides/neem-oil-uses.htm
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- Asked by
captnron on
March 31, 2015Q.Potassium to kill Spanish Moss
After reading how to kill Spanish Moss on your site, I went & purchased Muriate of Potash, as I had asked for Potassium. I have grade 0-0-62, soluble potash (K2O)62.0%. I sprayed a good mixture mixed with water & did a test spray. Three days later, I see no evidence of browning or of killing this moss. Did I do something wrong, is my Potash not correct?
Please advise me.
Thanks,
eddie
- Answered by
shelley on
March 31, 2015
Certified ExpertA.Muriate of Potash is also known as potassium chloride. The potassium you want to use is "potassium salts of fatty acids," which is available in liquid form in several brands, such as "Safer Brand" for moss and algae.
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Anonymous on
March 16, 2016Q.Spanish moss removal
An article titled "Spanish Moss Removal..." described using potassium as a way to get rid of Spanish moss. I've looked at two garden centers and two big box home improvement stores garden centers in North Fort Myers and none of them carry potassium. Is it called by another name? Article also described using baking soda. How much baking soda should I use with one gallon of water? Thank you for your prompt reply.
- Answered by
Downtoearthdigs on
March 18, 2016A.Sorry to hear you are having trouble finding potassium bicarbonate. I do know that Amazon sells it in one pound bags.
Based on my research, you mix a half cup of baking soda with the gallon of water.
For more information on spanish moss removal, please visit the following link:
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/foliage/spanish-moss/spanish-moss-removal.htmWas this answer useful?00 - Asked by
basshunter56 on
April 12, 2016Q.Spanish Moss removal
In ridding trees of Spanish moss, you included potassium. There are several different types of potassium on the market. Which one is the one to use? We have a horrible problem with it destroying our live oaks. Removing it by hand is out of the question and need an easier way to get rid of it.
- Answered by
Downtoearthdigs on
April 13, 2016A.Purchase Potassium potash at garden centers.
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/foliage/spanish-moss/spanish-moss-removal.htm
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tzbaker on
July 27, 2016
Minneola, FL 34715Q.Removal or thinning of spanish moss
Most articles say that it needs to be removed by hand or an arborist. However, is it possible to construct a spring loaded opposing claw on a long pole to grab and remove the moss from higher up in a tree? The claws would be operated with a rope at the lower end of the pole.
- Answered by
Downtoearthdigs on
July 28, 2016A.I have heard of homeowners connecting a rake to a long pole and bringing down the Spanish Moss.
It sounds like a great invention you have thought up!
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Anonymous on
April 21, 2017Q.Spanish moss
I am now living in mid central Florida.....everything is covered in spanish moss, Even the azalas!! How do I get rid of this?
- Answered by
Downtoearthdigs on
April 21, 2017A.Yes, Spanish Moss has a reputation for taking over if not kept in check! These articles may help you learn how to best control it: https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/foliage/spanish-moss/spanish-moss-removal.htm
and
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/foliage/spanish-moss/what-is-spanish-moss.htm
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jtooth on
May 31, 2017
Klein, TX, a suburb of Houston (9b)Q.Spanish moss disappeared
My problem is unusual...I have an old oak that had beautiful Spanish moss. One day I realized the moss was gone. All of it. It was last spring, after a particularly lengthy wet period. I know moss wants to dry out. Could that have been it? Was it the fertilizer I put on the grass around the outer edges of the canopy? When I sprayed Round Up on garden weeds, did that float up and kill all of it? Oddly, I had some of the moss hanging on a bottle tree under the oak, and that moss is still there and seemingly growing. I saw an article on how to regrow my moss, but how do I insure it will not disappear again?
- Answered by
Downtoearthdigs on
May 31, 2017A.Moss can die off from disease, and excess moisture can lead to a fungus.
Moss can also be knocked from the tree from heavy rain or wind.
Overspray from a herbicide can cause harm or kill anything it comes in contact with.
This article will help you with care for Spanish Moss.
https://www.airplantsupplyco.com/blogs/articles/6168524-spanish-moss-tillandsia-usneoidesWas this answer useful?00
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