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Found a tiny spider today, I saw some silk threads and this minute spider. I caught it and thought I had it anchored to get my camera, but the ants beat me. Could this insect have done the destructive damage to this tree. I continue to feed with Thrive and Seasol, even checked the potting mix and changed it to fresh.Re: Dwarf Hinoki Cypress, what has happened?
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Re: Dwarf Hinoki Cypress, what has happened?
Found a tiny spider today, I saw some silk threads and this minute spider. I caught it and thought I had it anchored to get my camera, but the ants beat me. Could this insect have done the destructive damage to this tree. I continue to feed with Thrive and Seasol, even checked the potting mix and changed it to fresh.
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Re: Dwarf Hinoki Cypress, what has happened?
Sounds like spider mites. Possibly red spider mite. You can identify presence of mites by putting a piece of white paper under a branch and tapping the branch. Mites look like tiny dots that move. They can be difficult to eradicate. You can use pest oil to eradicate the eggs and thus disrupt the life cycle. Systemic insecticides ( Folimat, Lebaycid and Rogor) can be effective but they are dangerous and are not readily available, I don't recommend these. Increased humidity in the foliage of plants discourages the mites. Suggest you pm Shibui, he may have better advice.
Good luck
Roger
Good luck
Roger
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Re: Dwarf Hinoki Cypress, what has happened?
While we have discussed this tree in another thread which was unfortunately ruined.
I have still not yet got confirmation that this species of tree will actually survive and thrive in QLD?
So I ask the question again - has / does anyone successfully grow Hinoki in QLD?
I have still not yet got confirmation that this species of tree will actually survive and thrive in QLD?
So I ask the question again - has / does anyone successfully grow Hinoki in QLD?
One of the fabulous things about growing bonsai is as you get old and decrepit your trees get old and beautiful
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Re: Dwarf Hinoki Cypress, what has happened?
I suspect there's a very good chance this species is not going to thrive in Brisbane. No doubt killing the pests will give it a bit more time, but not having a cold winter will probably be causing it to fail slowly...
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Re: Dwarf Hinoki Cypress, what has happened?
The tree has survived for nearly 5 years in Brisbane. I'd like to also hear if anyone up this way has any info on their experience with an Hinoki Cypress.