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Pieris Japan Katsura

Pieris Japan Katsura

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Can anyone help me?

I have acquired above plant some weeks back. After about a week, despite properly planting and feeding, the plant has started wilting. Is it possible to stop wilt and make it lively again?

Will be most grateful for any assistance.

Kind regards
Shanti Tanna
Posted: Thursday 21st of April 2011 09:56 AM

  • Re: Pieris Japan Katsura

    Kathy N
    Hi, Shanti,
    Is it in the ericaceous (acid-loving) soil or compost? Is it in a pot or the ground? How much or how little has it been watered? Finally, is it firmly planted, with the assurance that there are no air pockets around the roots? One thing for sure, if you have already fed it, hold off on feeding again until it starts to recuperate.
    Kathy C
    Replied: Thursday 21st of April 2011 07:46 PM

    • Re: Re: Pieris Japan Katsura

      Shoot User
      Many thanks Kathy C,

      My neighbour helped me plant and I am sure he planted it firmly and then added some horse manure on all sides. I have a feeling that I may have over watered it and has stopped any further watering since a week or so. I still cannot see any revival. Leaves are still green but wilting fast. I wonder if it will revive!!

      Kind regards
      Shanti
      Replied: Wednesday 27th of April 2011 10:45 AM

  • Re: Pieris Japan Katsura

    Shoot User
    Hi
    Probably rather late to comment now but mine always looks rather miserable until suddenly springing to life in middle to late May. The horse manure would have needed to be well rotted and the soil well on the acid side of neutral. normally Pieris pretty undemanding shrubs given the right soil.
    Hope your's is now thriving.
    Replied: Friday 20th of May 2011 09:08 PM
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