Question From:
judy in henley beach, adelaide SA
Nature of problem:
very slow and sick
Type of Plant (if known):
mexican orange blossom
Symptoms of Plant Illness (please try NOT to diagnose your problems yourself):
weak looking and not thriving
Soil Type (e.g. sandy, clay or loam) OR Potting Mix Type:
loam
How often do you water the plant:
every day
How many hours of sunlight does the plant get each day:
8
What type of plant is it:
mexican orange blossom
How long since you planted it:
18 months
Have you fertilised? If so, with what and when:
seasol and manure
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:
please help ,I have so many of them in a hot west facing courtyard garden I have also replaced at least 6 due to grubs eating the roots
Answer: Hi Judy, These plants are not happy with their growing conditions. The grubs probably wouldn’t worry them if the plants’ immune systems were strong. You need to walk around your area to see what plants do well there. Check out the murrayas in other peoples’ gardens too. You might be too close to the beach for instance. Your local garden club members may know, or the local nursery people might be able to help. Good luck, Don.