Question From:
john barrot in mildura, mildura VIC
Nature of problem:
dying plant
Type of Plant (if known):
silver streak
Symptoms of Plant Illness (please try NOT to diagnose your problems yourself):
just dyied for no reason that i know, same as neighbour next door approx. 4 months ago
Soil Type (e.g. sandy, clay or loam) OR Potting Mix Type:
loam/clay
How often do you water the plant:
2 – 3 time a week
How many hours of sunlight does the plant get each day:
6 – 8
What type of plant is it:
silver streak by the name tag – type of pine ?
How long since you planted it:
8 months
Have you fertilised? If so, with what and when:
organic slow release
Is the plant indoors or outdoors:
outdoor
What other treatments have you given the plant:
occassional seasol
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Other Comments:
Answer: It is very hard to know which plant that you are referring to – there are many Silver Streak plants. If it is Adenanthos ‘Silver Streak’, then it probably died due to the very wet Summer. This plant is native to WA and doesn’t cope well with the humid Summers in the Eastern States. It tends to die of root rot. Don
