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Maybe we're over thinking this....I have all my Eugenias growing in a locally produced compost/sand potting mix available at Home Depot.I water them frequently with municipal hose water and give them Miracle Grow at regular strength every so often.Full sun or lightly filtered sun in my cool greenhouse.No issues.Kevin
Quote from: lala on December 12, 2023, 10:42:05 AMI have another plant that is feeling very depressed. Perhaps the soil is also not suitable (acidic 3-4 pH + perlite) Eugēnia stipitāta. Please tell me.I’ve never grown that species but from the people that have that I know of said they are a pain to grow. The brown leaf tips are typically due to not enough water to the roots or dry air. What is the average humidity % and how often do you water? Also what is the day and night temperatures. Too much fertilizer or calcium can cause brown tips but I would check the moisture levels first.
I have another plant that is feeling very depressed. Perhaps the soil is also not suitable (acidic 3-4 pH + perlite) Eugēnia stipitāta. Please tell me.
Quote from: Kevin Jones on December 12, 2023, 11:50:04 AMMaybe we're over thinking this....I have all my Eugenias growing in a locally produced compost/sand potting mix available at Home Depot.I water them frequently with municipal hose water and give them Miracle Grow at regular strength every so often.Full sun or lightly filtered sun in my cool greenhouse.No issues.KevinWhat is your tap water calcium hardness? If I don’t over think something I under think it, no happy medium.🤔🧐🤦♂️😆
Quote from: Giant Gecko on December 12, 2023, 01:06:27 PMQuote from: Kevin Jones on December 12, 2023, 11:50:04 AMMaybe we're over thinking this....I have all my Eugenias growing in a locally produced compost/sand potting mix available at Home Depot.I water them frequently with municipal hose water and give them Miracle Grow at regular strength every so often.Full sun or lightly filtered sun in my cool greenhouse.No issues.KevinWhat is your tap water calcium hardness? If I don’t over think something I under think it, no happy medium.🤔🧐🤦♂️😆I use rainwater. mostly. I may have watered it several times with tap water. It really does have a lot of calcium.Of course, if it is possible to save the plant, I would like to save it
Quote from: huertasurbanas on July 11, 2023, 11:36:34 PMQuote from: Fruit Jungle on July 10, 2023, 08:11:18 PMHi there, I've had some trouble growing this species, any tips on growing this. I'm thinking I overwater, but any insights into it's native conditions may help.Hello! It sounds like you're experiencing some difficulties with growing that particular species. I can certainly provide you with some tips to help you out. Firstly, make sure to water the plant with chlorine-free water. Additionally, it's important to have patience because this species tends to grow slowly. Creating a slightly acidic soil similar to what jaboticabas prefer can also be beneficial.To protect the plant from the intense summer sun, consider keeping it in partial shade or complete shade during the warmer month, at least when it is under 50cm tall or so. This will help prevent sunburn or heat stress. Remember to monitor the moisture levels of the soil and avoid overwatering, as you mentioned. Proper drainage is key. You can use chelated iron too.Can you clarify about the land for jaboticaba? Because the seller told me acidic soil with 3-4 pH. All my eugenias, jaboticabas, psidiums in acidic soil.
Quote from: Fruit Jungle on July 10, 2023, 08:11:18 PMHi there, I've had some trouble growing this species, any tips on growing this. I'm thinking I overwater, but any insights into it's native conditions may help.Hello! It sounds like you're experiencing some difficulties with growing that particular species. I can certainly provide you with some tips to help you out. Firstly, make sure to water the plant with chlorine-free water. Additionally, it's important to have patience because this species tends to grow slowly. Creating a slightly acidic soil similar to what jaboticabas prefer can also be beneficial.To protect the plant from the intense summer sun, consider keeping it in partial shade or complete shade during the warmer month, at least when it is under 50cm tall or so. This will help prevent sunburn or heat stress. Remember to monitor the moisture levels of the soil and avoid overwatering, as you mentioned. Proper drainage is key. You can use chelated iron too.
Hi there, I've had some trouble growing this species, any tips on growing this. I'm thinking I overwater, but any insights into it's native conditions may help.
Quote from: lala on December 12, 2023, 06:12:53 AMQuote from: huertasurbanas on July 11, 2023, 11:36:34 PMQuote from: Fruit Jungle on July 10, 2023, 08:11:18 PMHi there, I've had some trouble growing this species, any tips on growing this. I'm thinking I overwater, but any insights into it's native conditions may help.Hello! It sounds like you're experiencing some difficulties with growing that particular species. I can certainly provide you with some tips to help you out. Firstly, make sure to water the plant with chlorine-free water. Additionally, it's important to have patience because this species tends to grow slowly. Creating a slightly acidic soil similar to what jaboticabas prefer can also be beneficial.To protect the plant from the intense summer sun, consider keeping it in partial shade or complete shade during the warmer month, at least when it is under 50cm tall or so. This will help prevent sunburn or heat stress. Remember to monitor the moisture levels of the soil and avoid overwatering, as you mentioned. Proper drainage is key. You can use chelated iron too.Can you clarify about the land for jaboticaba? Because the seller told me acidic soil with 3-4 pH. All my eugenias, jaboticabas, psidiums in acidic soil.Just to clarify, I never recommend 3-4 pH, just 6 or 6.5, cheers
I have found that they thrive on neglect. I suspect the good sweet ones are either a cross with E.lutescens or have it in their family tree. The crosses are phenotypically close to pyriformis but a bit smaller.