Question From:
in MCKINNON, Melbourne Victoria
Nature of problem:
We have 6 Backyard Blitz Lilly Pillys where the new growth on top is being eaten by a small green catapiller
Type of Plant (if known):
Backyard Blitz Lilly Pillys
Symptoms of Plant Illness (please try NOT to diagnose your problems yourself):
Healthy except the new growth at the top of the plants keep being eaten
Soil Type (e.g. sandy, clay or loam) OR Potting Mix Type:
sandy
How often do you water the plant:
every couple of days
How many hours of sunlight does the plant get each day:
6
How long since you planted it:
a year
Have you fertilised? If so, with what and when:
no
Is the plant indoors or outdoors:
outtdoor
Is the plant in a pot or in the ground:
in the ground
What other treatments have you given the plant:
tomato dust
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Answer:
There is no such plant: as the owners of the name ‘Backyard Blitz, we can confirm that we have not used that name for a plant. There is a plant Syzygium paniculatum ‘Backyard Bliss’ where the people are improperly trying to trade off on our registered name. This species of lillypilly is prone to insect attack and usually grows way too big for domestic gardens. We do not recommend it. Don
