Scooter9166 - 5a
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In early February, we had a Chicago suburb warm-up, and most of my plants woke up. Once they started showing leaves, the temps went back down, and I've only been able to get them outside a couple of afternoons for a few hours. Most of the trees look healthy (leaves are progressing, new shoots taking off, my lilac bloomed). But a number of the bushes now have wilting/droopy leaves All of the plants have southern exposure for several hours a day.
Two obvious explanations come to mind: the dormancy period wasn't long enough and they just aren't getting enough sunlight. It's still at least a couple of weeks before they can safely be outside for more than a few hours. Is there anything I can do in the meantime? Is there a way to tell the difference between short dormancy, insufficient light or both? I have fertilized everything that seemed healthy, but not anything with droopy leaves.
Thanks.
Scott
Two obvious explanations come to mind: the dormancy period wasn't long enough and they just aren't getting enough sunlight. It's still at least a couple of weeks before they can safely be outside for more than a few hours. Is there anything I can do in the meantime? Is there a way to tell the difference between short dormancy, insufficient light or both? I have fertilized everything that seemed healthy, but not anything with droopy leaves.
Thanks.
Scott