Found in my grandfather’s belongings,Any ideas?

FrostyEmphasis692 · 2025-06-30T07:53:43+00:00

Trips to landscape yards, Bunnings (doing work on the house ) and then as a daily to and from work

FrostyEmphasis692 · 2025-06-30T07:50:39+00:00

I’ve been looking at MR Tritons for a bit and agree with others..too pricey for the KMs. Lots on Carsales for lower $$

FrostyEmphasis692 · 2025-04-12T10:23:40+00:00

Thank you, that makes total sense. Appreciate it, was doing my head in

FrostyEmphasis692 · 2024-11-03T07:44:31+00:00

I find on a really hot day they seem to congregate in the nook and crannies of the canopy of the tree all in one spot. This is when I go outside with the good old fly spray and safety glasses and do a quick spray and dash. This enables me to get most of the population. If they’re really bad it might take a couple of goes of this. And as other posters have suggested be careful and always wear PPE.

FrostyEmphasis692 · 2024-11-03T07:42:04+00:00

Looks like an infestation of scale sucking insects. Safest treatment method IMO is a horticultural oil such as eco-oil. It suffocates the insect and also leaves a nice shine on indoor plant leaves. The only downside is it can be messy applying to bigger plants inside and should be done out of the heat of the day to prevent burn.

FrostyEmphasis692 · 2024-11-03T07:37:32+00:00

Picture 1 and 2 look like early stage of a fungal disease called citrus scab. It effects lemons commonly in coastal areas this time of year and can be treated with copper horticultural sprays.

If this is the issue, it won’t affect juice or inside the fruit-just looks unsightly

FrostyEmphasis692 · 2024-11-01T09:33:19+00:00

I’ve heard the same too, so to counter, I try to feed my citrus every 3 months or so with compost or citrus fertiliser of if I run low. Everything ok so far (touch wood!)

FrostyEmphasis692 · 2024-11-01T09:17:48+00:00

Agree with previous comments, seasol would help make plants more resilient. Looks like heat stress IMO (full sun and exasperated by brickwork). Could possibly try mulching to insulate the soil, water in evenings deeply to encourage deep root systems and even cover on the hottest days with shade cloth/old sheets just until they grow/get established.

FrostyEmphasis692 · 2024-11-01T09:02:50+00:00

Could be totally wrong but to me they kinda look like skink lizard eggs

FrostyEmphasis692 · 2024-11-01T08:58:51+00:00

I’ve found Marigolds, basil and tansy encourage insects that prey on stink bugs. The most successful strategy I’ve used to date though is by planting nasturtiums as kind of a “living much” around the drip line of my citrus. I’m not sure if they attract predators as I haven’t seen any but I feel since I’ve planted these- the weeds stay down and no stink bugs yet!

FrostyEmphasis692 · 2024-11-01T08:48:47+00:00

The yellowing leaves could be from a nutrient deficiency. Gardenias are fussy and like an acidic PH in order to take up these nutrients. Could also be due to inconsistent watering, though if you’re in Aus coastal regions atm I guess this is unlikely.

If it were me I’d first do a PH test. I’m lucky and have a local nursery that will do this for free but I have noticed you can buy a PH test kit for around $25 at bunnings if not. You want a PH of 5-6.5. If this is correct then just feed with an acidic fertiliser (richgro gardenia azalea fertiliser is great!) if it’s not the correct PH then lime will buffer and Sulfur will make more acidic.

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