pet epidemic

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mcgee
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pet epidemic

Post by mcgee »

Any one else have this problem? Its killed a fern already and chewed leaves off my fig.


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I know she hates anything citrus so thought about maybe sone orange peel in the pot to keep her at bay.
Would the acidity have an affect on the plant or soil?
Its at the point where i probably wouldnt have to defoliate, i could leave her on the deck for half hour and she woukd do the job for me
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Re: pet epidemic

Post by Wayne R »

I'm surprised she's eating fern; tough kitteh. Have you tried giving her her own pot with pet grass in it... down low where she can get at it?
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Not yet. I might try that.
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Mine has an addiction to Japanese maple leaves especially on one year old sapplings.
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