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Old 05-23-2009, 12:50 AM   #6 (permalink)
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Default Re: Help with Alocasia Macrorrhizos "Blck Stem"

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Originally Posted by PT DUffy View Post
Mine grows well under the conditions of other "Taroes" and is hardy here in z8b. Partial Sun(for good colour), water every 3rd day, fertilize with a slow release at manufacturerer's directions. Can't help with the thrips except to recommend a spray with the same stuff as dog flea meds like Advantix, which works on the various critters I get in my Florida greenhouse(well, except for rats and possums;>!).
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Pat
Thanks for the advice Pat. Since this is just ornamental I'm sure any lethal chemical will do. I just want to be sure it is something that wont harm the plants roots. I suppose my only recourse with the Thrips is probably changing the soil every day? I really hope the systemic stuff works cause I really like this one.
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