I recently made a garden and put some flowers (from a pot) in the garden. Before the flowers were facing upward and looked healthy (this was yesterday). Now the flowers are facing down, to the ground and look like they're about to die. Why are my flowers looking like they are about to die? What can I do to help them?
Why are my plants dying?
They could also be in transplant shock. It is always a good idea to use some Miracle Grow when transplanting. When you dig your hole to put the plant in, put the plant in the hole and then pour the diluted Miracle Grow directly around the root ball, then cover the roots and hole and tamp down to make sure it is solidly packed, and I have always given my plants an extra watering right after planting. They should perk back up.
Reply:well.. have they been watered?
Are they a shade-loving plant that you may have planted in full sun? ... like impatiens???
Some plants undergo transplant shock which could do that.
Hard telling, not knowing the type of plant and where they're planted.
Reply:Hmm...from my experience in transplanting from a pot to the earth, you have to make sure you have the plant pressed firmly into the ground tight so that there is no air bubbles down there. Once I had a plant droop a little after planting it. All I did was press downward hard around the base, and watered it, and it did fine after that. Also. you may look into B vitamins. Most places carry them. (ie Home Depot or Lowe's)
Hope this helps, and good luck.
Reply:Did you plant them deep enough? Did you add some fertilizer to the soil? Did you water them well after planting them? Did you pour some Miracle Gro around your plants once they were all in the ground?
Reply:They are probably in shock usually pots come from green houses. The sun may be to hot for them. Make sure you give them plenty of water. Good Luck.
Reply:Give them a good watering and fertilizer.
Reply:Don't panic, they may be suffering a transplant shock. They will come up nicely in a few days, but be sure to:
- Water them...don't soak them though, or this will hurt them even more.
- Make sure they receive the same amount of sunlight and shadow as they were before being in the soil. Obviously that was just perfect for them.
- Don't apply any type of fertilizer just yet. They are shocked by only being in a different environment. Applying chemicals would not help at all. Wait a few weeks while they get used to their new home.
Good Luck! I'm sure they'll return to their pretty state in no time.
Wednesday, February 15, 2012
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