Support for a scraggly Drosophyllum

Support for a scraggly Drosophyllum#436919

By Bluefire -  Sun Jun 25, 2023 3:00 pm
Location:  Tucson, Arizona
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- Sun Jun 25, 2023 3:00 pm #436919

I grew this dewy pine from seed and it was a bit light starved before I brought it outdoors. Can I add some soil to the pot to support it, so should I just let it lean on the stake?

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Re: Support for a scraggly Drosophyllum#436926

By Shadowtski -  Sun Jun 25, 2023 6:59 pm
Location:  Zone 6A - SE. Wisconsin
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- Sun Jun 25, 2023 6:59 pm #436926

You could probably put some aquarium gravel under it for support but do so VERY CAREFULLY.
If you damage the stem or the roots, the plant will most likely never recover.

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Re: Support for a scraggly Drosophyllum#436936

By Bluefire -  Sun Jun 25, 2023 10:10 pm
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- Sun Jun 25, 2023 10:10 pm #436936

So, add the gravel as a topdressing? I understand that the plant is delicate, that's why I was hesitant about doing anything with it but also why I don't want that tiny stem exposed to the strong winds here in Arizona.

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Re: Support for a scraggly Drosophyllum#436939

By Shadowtski -  Sun Jun 25, 2023 10:49 pm
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- Sun Jun 25, 2023 10:49 pm #436939

I'd apply the gravel as a top dressing up to the base of the new solid growth.
After it's well supported, you can sprinkle tiny amounts on top of the old stem to bury it and hold it down.
You can also use a mix of sand and gravel or just sand where you cover the old skinny stem.

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Re: Support for a scraggly Drosophyllum#436940

By Bluefire -  Sun Jun 25, 2023 10:55 pm
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- Sun Jun 25, 2023 10:55 pm #436940

Thank you.

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