Monday, April 20, 2009

Trouble with Corymbia Ficofolias (Flowering Red Gums)?

About a month ago I purchased 4 of these trees, 2 are about 5 feet tall, while the other two are about a foot tall. I dug the holes 2-3 times the size of the root balls and planted the trees using an organic potting mix and watered in well. I watered the trees about 2-3 times per week and used miraclegrow about once every 2 weeks. After about a week after planting, the leaves on the trees started turning a greyish color and became very dry and brittle. I live in S.E. Queensland, Au. and my soil is clay/loam. What should I do to save these trees?

Trouble with Corymbia Ficofolias (Flowering Red Gums)?
Hey Gas n Go,





Get your soil tested. The most important stat on the report will be the pH. The plant labels should say what the soil conditions need to be. You might also amend the soil with organic matter (mixed evenly around the roots). This will give some structure to your clay.





Be sure not to overwater as clay tends to not drain very well. Check to see if the roots are resting in standing water, if they are, perhaps you raise up the planting area a bit (basically replant about 6 inches higher by amending the soil with compost). They apparently love moisture, so this should not be too much problem.





Here are some articles you can read about your plants.



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