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Question From: 
Mary Bartie in  Coromandel Valley,  Coromandel Valley SA

 

Nature of problem: 
Leaves have all died and has never bloomed

 

Type of Plant (if known): 
Crepe Myrtle

 

Symptoms of Plant Illness (please try NOT to diagnose your problems yourself): 
Hot weather in Adelaide maybe

 

Soil Type (e.g. sandy, clay or loam) OR Potting Mix Type: 
clay

 

How often do you water the plant:
every other day (should the leaves be watered

 

How many hours of sunlight does the plant get each day:
8-10

 

What type of plant is it:
tree

 

How long since you planted it:
3 years

 

Have you fertilised? If so, with what and when:
Blood And Bone

 

Is the plant indoors or outdoors: 
outdoors

 

Is the plant in a pot or in the ground: 
ground

 

What other treatments have you given the plant: 
none

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Other Comments: 

 

Answer:  Hi Mary, sounds dead to me..Sorry.  Don

 

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