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Hydrangea Diseases: Identifying and Combating 12 Common Problems

table of contentsProblemsDiseasesTreatment optionsCare errorsViruses / bacteriaPestsNo matter whether in the garden or in the tub, hydrangeas are extremely decorative ornamental shrubs with a stately size. Between June and August they impress with their large, magnificent flowers. Under optimal conditions, these attractive shrubs are relatively robust and hardly susceptible to diseases and pests. However, unfavorable site conditions or mistakes in maintenance can increase the susceptibility o...

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Keep climbing hydrangeas in the bucket: 9 tips

table of contentsVersatile use possibleLarge planter necessaryCorrect substrate is importantPot the hydrangea properlyChoice of locationSufficient wateringFertilizer application during the growth phaseCut back in moderationClimbing and fall protectionWinter in the bucketThe climbing hydrangeas, which originally come from Asia, also cut a good figure in this country. They are suitable for planting outdoors, but also in pots. However, there are a few things to consider.Versatile use possibleThe...

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Oleander gets brown and dry leaves: this is how you save it

table of contentsLeaves and flowersCauses of leaf discoloration1. Lack of moisture2. Overfertilization3. Too much sun after hibernation4. Oleander cancer (Pseudomonas)5. Dry rot (Ascochyta)oleander (Nerium Oleander) is one of the most popular container plants with its beautiful flowers. The plant, which is also called rose laurel, is evergreen and impresses with leathery, dark green leaves even outside of the flowering period. Depending on the variety, these can reach a size of up to 24 centi...

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Is oleander poisonous to humans / children, as well as dogs and cats?

Oleander, Nerium oleandertable of contentsPoison in the oleanderEffect of the poisonSymptoms of poisoningpersonanimalPrecautionsOleander as a medicinal plantWhen looking at the beautiful flowers of the oleander, many people quickly fall into raptures. The lush flowering shrubs remind us of sun, beach and sea. That's why the oleander, also called rose laurel, we like to cultivate it as a container plant. What pleases the heart can be fatal to the heart, because the shrub is poisonous in all pa...

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Hibernate oleanders: how and where? In the basement, outdoors

table of contentswinteringpreparationOutdoorsWinter quarterscareAfter the winterCutWith its Mediterranean flowers it counts oleander the most popular container plants. Due to its natural origin, the flowering wood, also known as rose laurel, is only partially hardy in this country. In cold locations, it needs appropriate winter quarters, while a few species in particularly mild regions, with appropriate protection, can also overwinter outdoors. Regardless of the variety, however, there are a ...

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Are all hydrangeas hardy? 13 winter hardy varieties

table of contentsAre all hydrangeas hardy?Hibernate hydrangea properlyWintering of container plantsWinter hardy hydrangea varietiesFarm hydrangea (H. macrophylla)Panicle hydrangea (H. paniculata)Snowball hydrangea (H. arborescens)Velvet Hydrangea (H. sargentiana)Climbing hydrangea (H. petiolaris)Hydrangea (H. serrata)The garden classic has been cultivated for centuries. With their impressive flowers and eye-catching leaf color in autumn, the romantic garden beauties set special accents in eve...

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Is Ficus benjamini poisonous? Information for children, cats, dogs and birds

table of contentsingredientsWhite milky juiceEffect on peopleEffect on birdsFicus benjamini, in German usage as Weeping fig known, is a popular houseplant due to its air-purifying properties. It is quite undemanding in terms of maintenance, as long as the location and the room temperature are right, and its leaves provide an appealing aspect indoors all year round. Many people consider the plant harmless due to its inconspicuousness, but is that true? Is there a poisonous plant behind the wee...

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Wintering lavender: this is how it works on the balcony and in the pot

table of contentsHardy specieswinteringOn the balconyIn the potThe lavender. The aroma and characteristic flowers are an essential component of any herb garden. The Mediterranean plant from the mint family (bot. Lamiaceae) was already used in the time of the Romans for the production of soaps and is not only kept in the garden today. Due to the robust growth, Lavandula species can easily be grown on the balcony if there is enough sun. But how does lavender overwinter when kept in a bucket or ...

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Propagating magnolia by seeds and cuttings: instructions

table of contentsPropagate magnoliaPropagation by seedssowingGermination timePropagation by cuttingsCut cuttingsPropagation by subsidencePropagation by mossingMagnolias are among the first heralds of the beginning of spring. They have already found their way into many gardens. Its bizarre growth and the tireless, wonderful bloom enchants every year anew. These imposing plants are available in every well-stocked specialist shop. However, the hobby gardener must expect relatively high prices he...

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Magnolia leaves turn brown, curl up, curl up: what to do?

table of contentsBrown leavesNutrient deficiency / over-fertilizationDrought / waterloggingRoot damageLate frostLeaves have brown spotsMagnesium deficiencyLeaf spot diseaseLeaves curl up / curl updrynessPestsA healthy one magnolia shows large, strong green leaves, which in many species cultivated in this country turn yellow in autumn and are thrown off. However, if the foliage of the deciduous magnolias turns brown or yellow in spring or summer, the cause is mostly to be found in an unsuitabl...

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