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NanaNut2 · 02-17-2008, 11:54 PM

You know, I thought the palm was a gonner if I took it outside to spray in 28 deg weather anyway. When I read today that they are hardy to 27 deg, I realized that all I had to do in that moment of panic to save my other palms, nanas and tropicals was to put it outside. I can't imagine the mites living in 28 deg anyway ... lol. That would have given me some time to get the necessary chemicals. Thank you for the 'Avid' advice. I had been using the 'Safer' product. I hope to never have another infestation. Right after I lopped it off, I corrected the conditions that brought it on, bought a humidifier and raised the humidity to 70 - 80 %, and spray a monsoon twice daily on top of that. Plants are happy, I'm happy. And I have another 2 years before it will reach 6 feet, so longer to enjoy it indoors.

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02-17-2008, 11:54 PM	#5 (permalink)
NanaNut2 Indoor Gardener NanaNut2's Photo Gallery Location: Washington Find me on the map! Zone: 8-9 Join Date: Jan 2008 Posts: 101 BananaBucks : 23,151 Feedback: 0 / 0% Said "Thanks" 6 Times Was Thanked 17 Times in 14 Posts Said "Welcome to Bananas" 96 Times	Re: Hardy Foxtail Palm? You know, I thought the palm was a gonner if I took it outside to spray in 28 deg weather anyway. When I read today that they are hardy to 27 deg, I realized that all I had to do in that moment of panic to save my other palms, nanas and tropicals was to put it outside. I can't imagine the mites living in 28 deg anyway ... lol. That would have given me some time to get the necessary chemicals. Thank you for the 'Avid' advice. I had been using the 'Safer' product. I hope to never have another infestation. Right after I lopped it off, I corrected the conditions that brought it on, bought a humidifier and raised the humidity to 70 - 80 %, and spray a monsoon twice daily on top of that. Plants are happy, I'm happy. And I have another 2 years before it will reach 6 feet, so longer to enjoy it indoors. NanaNut2 __________________ NanaNut2