AusBonsai

how often should i spray the foliage with a mist of water

stevemg wrote:how often should i spray the foliage with a mist of water

For any particular reason? If you mean instead of watering well I would not recommend spraying at all.

Grant

hi stevemg,
you should really only spray the foliage if a tree is kept inside for a day or two, or here an there just to wash off dust etc, as it can make a tree more susceptible to various diseases, and in the warmer months an hottest part of the day can magnify the suns rays resulting in the possiblity of foliage burn

I generally wet the foliage when watering but thats the only time. I water very early in the morning. Never wet the foliage on pines as it makes the needles grow too long.
Craigw

Hi,
Very interesting to hear to not water pine foliage. I have a couple of Radiatas and have always given them a wash when watering, does it have any other affect on them if you do.

Regards

Hey All,

I believe spraying foliage on Junipers can assist in minimising Red Spider Mite invasions. Not sure if it shoul dbe done as a routine or only if the critters present arms!

Cheers

I would say you are right on there Andrew, spraying the foliage on azalea definitely reduces the risk of red spider mite.
With regards to the pines I think that long needles is the only draw back but its a pretty big one.
Craigw

thanks for all your replies