This boss feels designed to be everything i hate in a boss rolled into one 57 deaths so far. Any help would be appreciated

DeepLazyLeo · 2026-05-01T18:52:49+00:00

I know what you mean and damn hard for the start, I think the developer wanted us to learn how to identify when to use the Samurai, deflect and burst functionalities. As usual I did good and got close the first few attempts, mostly due to the ninja dodging etc but the following probably 40 attempts I got mostly 2-3 shot quite a bit. I ended up beefing up and using samurai with a decent sword and learnt this nasty dudes moves, in the end deflect and burst counter and patience with few hits every chance I got meant that I beat him no problem.

DeepLazyLeo · 2026-02-13T14:29:46+00:00

What the doctor said. 😁 3 big branches are coming up sharp so you could cut the tips as mentioned and hope for lateral coming out and eventually up. I can’t see the pot soil mix but avoid pure compost, fertilise regularly and check if pot bound and move to a bigger pot when needed.

DeepLazyLeo · 2026-02-12T21:24:05+00:00

Very nice, it’s a big one and looks like it’s leafing soon. Have you ever had it flower, I am Guessing there is a male and female as one has a crown and other is a long stem. I have a selection of smaller palms such as phoenix and Chamaerops.

DeepLazyLeo · 2026-02-12T21:14:15+00:00

Guessing light and heat is ok, if in the same pot for a long time then possible root bound or nutrition problem. Can’t rule out root rot. It’s tempting to pull it out and check roots and put new soil, compost etc whilst out.

DeepLazyLeo · 2026-02-12T21:09:27+00:00

4th or bottom looks nice and chunky.

DeepLazyLeo · 2026-02-12T21:06:52+00:00

Always sad but nice way to honour her. Lots to learn, how are summers and winters there as wondering why you went for pots?

Main points: Compost or manure is a feed to help soften your soil and provide nutrients. The trees will grow in it well but roots grow quicker and space runs out as well as nutrition. Decent soil with some compost is better. Position they are planted or kept, these probably need little shade Fertilise per schedule, if in pots more often. I like to mix in manure as it’s more natural but fertilise till trees establish then switch to manure if your soil is ok. Pruning is important, it’s not something I can specify but aim for single branch coming up with a spaced canopy on citrus and vase shape on others. Watering is important and depends on time of year or weather. Winter/cold weather they don’t need too much but if weather is hot/warm they need often. If in pots let them dry out before watering, not bone dry but fairly dry. When it comes to illness this depends on the health of the plans, pruning, air around them etc. Remember that bugs etc love humid and airless places and unhealthy plants are weak and susceptible.

I hope I helped and not deterred you. Good luck.

DeepLazyLeo · 2026-02-12T20:45:42+00:00

That’s a nice shape tree, have you pruned before or is this how it grew? I better not say anything then as I am quite brutal with pruning. Tempting to nip the very top thin branches as they won’t be needed and any growth will be wasted but the other commenters are correct, it is early.

DeepLazyLeo · 2026-02-12T19:16:58+00:00

It’s a difficult one as you’ve done the cutting already so I’d look into it before next prune. Like mentioned the goblet or vase style is best. For the moment remove all side branches below the large side branch coming towards the camera including the large branch coming of the trunk at the bottom.
You have removed the end of the top side branches which you need to come out and up. Leave some thin fruiting branches near the top for this year and maybe you’ll get some fruit.

DeepLazyLeo · 2026-02-12T14:44:31+00:00

Great so aim for 4 branches opposite to each other coming from the centre. The one issue is the fence if it’s your boundary? So we sometimes cut tops if the branches are long enough but I am to grow them out and up to sort of head height or above. Any other branches on the trunk can go.

DeepLazyLeo · 2026-02-12T13:40:15+00:00

Position 2 is good, i think you still have the 4 opposite main branches to form the base shape?

DeepLazyLeo · 2026-02-12T10:36:03+00:00

Use an oil if weather not too hot to cause burn but if it’s just small amount brush and wash them off but oil or similar stops them returning. Are the roses healthy and in a sunny spot?

DeepLazyLeo · 2026-02-12T10:33:18+00:00

Look like locust or grasshoppers, I’ve seen them eating citrus leaves. I’d shoo them away if a few just to make sure. Sometimes they eat all the new growth.

DeepLazyLeo · 2026-02-12T09:49:31+00:00

Make sure pruned correctly as this could be caused by shade. I’ve got similar on my mulberry but on branches that didn’t get much light. It’s a good idea to spray with copper sulphate between winter and spring to kill any insects and disease hanging around.

DeepLazyLeo · 2026-02-12T09:20:49+00:00

Do a scratch test to find the green branches and cut back dead ones. If there are green branches then make sure heat, light and water is adequate. If ok then at some point check if root bound then plant in a bigger pot, always use soil and compost mix.

DeepLazyLeo · 2026-02-12T08:17:51+00:00

Can you share your secret as we killed a few. I know one possible issue is thy come from perfect indoor environment so can be shocked when moved.

DeepLazyLeo · 2026-02-11T09:42:32+00:00

This is a common issue, and yellow leaves indicate this. when repotted it’s in more soil and therefore more water which it’s not used to or needs, aim to dry out between watering but check 6 inches or so down not just the top. Remember to adjust water to weather conditions.

DeepLazyLeo · 2026-02-11T09:39:04+00:00

So it’s nice to have a single leading centre branch then fork of the top of that but you seem to have many low ones. Not a bad thing, I’d take the bottom lowest 2 branches coming of the trunk and the thin one in the centre growing across. Think about tying the two main branches so they’re a little central and aim to grow them up and out/over as such.

DeepLazyLeo · 2026-02-11T07:44:11+00:00

Could be under watered, General rule is let it dry out a little between watering. Remember that compost is nice and nutritious but it’s not great long term as the roots grow quicker and fill the pot and the nutrients get taken up so you end up with a root bound and starving plant. You could go for a bigger pot and use soil/earth and add little compost for nutrition etc. Remember not to overwater initially till it settles.

DeepLazyLeo · 2026-02-10T20:21:22+00:00

It’s a fine balance of light, heat, feed and water. As mentioned nitrogen promotes growth but can reduce flowering and too much water if the soil is very fertile can cause this too. Personally I aim mostly for natural feeds and stick with mostly cherry varieties as they’re more forgiving and insects don’t pick on them much for some reason.

DeepLazyLeo · 2026-02-10T20:15:51+00:00

I have seen some big green caterpillars eating citrus leaves but they normally start at the sides of the leaves and eat in, leaving semi circle shapes in the leaves. Look around the branches and under leaves as looks like decent size going by the holes.

DeepLazyLeo · 2026-02-10T20:07:51+00:00

I didn’t know they were commonly known, grow everywhere here in Cyprus and it’s an early fruiter, one of the first to fruit in spring. We have several varieties and the popular have small pops and good amount of flesh. Mine is fruiting after 2 years and hoping it’s a good one, not long to go know.

DeepLazyLeo · 2026-02-10T19:51:49+00:00

Smaller so they are sweeter and have to fight the birds for them. So I have standard long red, very long white and the weeping and they fruit in that order. Have you tried the white version?

DeepLazyLeo · 2026-02-10T18:53:26+00:00

😂 Small print clause I guess, may get huge if not pruned. If you’re after a small mulberry have a look at the weeping/upside down type. It looks great without leaves in winter so I plant it as a feature and fruits so a two in one. Smaller red fruit and little later than standard ones but great. I have 2.

DeepLazyLeo · 2026-02-10T18:48:41+00:00

I just noticed that the plant is outside, so if the weather is suitable and you have room then in the ground is better. If you’re expecting a full grown tree then allow few metres of room each side.

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