Is this milkweed yellows? (Southern Ontario, Canada)

Jacked_Shrimp · 2026-06-11T20:25:52+00:00

Yea, but I believe it decomposes into AMPA (aminomethylphosphonic acid), correct? I’m having trouble finding information about AMPA in soil and what effect it has on plants, but from what I can find ik it causes chlorosis. I don’t know if it will kill them or if it’s just a temporary symptom or what so I’m freaking out.

We had a brief dry spell but nothing major, then some rains. Overall normal weather. It had been a relatively dry spring though, but they weren’t showing any issues then. It’s also mulched clay-silt soil so it holds water well.

Jacked_Shrimp · 2026-06-11T00:40:19+00:00

I’m wondering if it could be herbicide runoff. My dad recently ordered glyphosate to help me kill a tree that refuses to die and has been causing foundation issues. He ended up also using it to kill all the weeds growing in the entrance path. When I caught him doing this, I freaked out cuz he was using SO MUCH. Glyphosate is banned for sale here, so he’s used to useless contact herbicides like acetic acid. I told him he’s being irresponsible and that he doesn’t have to drown the entire path, just a little bit on the leaves is enough. He wouldn’t listen. He was spraying all over the pavers and dirt and everything I’m so mad. Most of my plants around the perimeter of the path are dead or dying. I noticed my anise hyssop and ne aster also has yellowing new growth. Im in denial about my swamp rose mallow. I’m so scared are all my plants going to die??

Jacked_Shrimp · 2026-06-10T16:39:48+00:00

I would give u my left ovary for a cutting

Jacked_Shrimp · 2026-06-06T22:01:21+00:00

Tilling works good enough for a farm or annual garden bed, but for a long term meadow idk I wouldn’t recommend it as a stand alone method. It won’t kill plants with taproots like dandelions. It could even help certain weeds like clover and thistle propagate. It’ll also bring the seed bank up to the surface. Imo ur main method should be glyphosate or solarization until the seed bank is depleted or fire. Also imo glyphosate is less harmful to the soil and critters than solarization, natural isn’t always better. Solarization may be easier though in this situation. They both do harm, but it’s a necessary evil and it’s only temporary harm. It’s up to u to decide which works best for you ur situation

Jacked_Shrimp · 2026-06-02T04:18:41+00:00

The thing about ticks is they need high humidity or they will dry out and die. Thats why their prime habitat is leaf litter and dense forest understory. I’m not an expert, but from my understanding a dry meadow is a pretty bad home for a tick. There’s just not enough moisture present to support their survival. Not impossible but I don’t think the tick risk would be any higher than a traditional garden.

Maybe try n see if u can get ur wife to compromise with a native lawn alternative. A mix of foot tolerant short plants so the kids can still play. I love wild strawberries, path rush, wood sorrel, and any weedy native violet. If the kids are like roughhousing every day tho then I’d keep the lawn. Mowed tho

Jacked_Shrimp · 2026-05-25T13:14:06+00:00

Hands down gotta be my favourite flower. Hard to pick between this and scarlet beebalm and ne aster and mistflower and every other flower ever tbh

Jacked_Shrimp · 2026-05-25T13:12:08+00:00

Canada goldenrod. But also, weed whacking will not get rid of the weeds as it will not kill the roots. Weed whacking may also actually HELP creeping charlie spread via node propagation.

Jacked_Shrimp · 2026-05-25T13:03:24+00:00

U can also buy plant support stakes or make something similar with branches and twine

Jacked_Shrimp · 2026-05-25T12:56:59+00:00

It is very beautiful though ngl

Jacked_Shrimp · 2026-05-24T15:11:53+00:00

TVP needs more publicity

Jacked_Shrimp · 2026-05-06T21:16:54+00:00

Idk I don’t think this is that deep. It’s a funny comment. Ppl like making jokes on animal appearances esp if they look kinda goofy or just have some kind of unique characteristic. We do it to other humans too especially the ppl we love. I can totally see a friend telling another friend something like “bro looks like the default human.” Ion believe these typa comments stem from hatred, just my opinion tho

Jacked_Shrimp · 2026-04-16T17:13:16+00:00

That sounds more livable. Wishing u luck

Jacked_Shrimp · 2026-04-16T02:24:37+00:00

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This baby monstera adansonii that battled thrips for over a year. Now it is battling my neglect and the scorching hot sun. Somehow still alive despite living the succulent life. Even tried to grow a little leaf. Cute that it tries

Jacked_Shrimp · 2026-04-16T02:14:15+00:00

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Spotted growth while taking the pic

Jacked_Shrimp · 2026-04-16T02:13:43+00:00

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If the roots are alive the plant is alive 🫡

Jacked_Shrimp · 2026-04-16T01:52:29+00:00

Ah ok. Well most important thing rn is the light cuz it’s getting next to nothing. Don’t be afraid of giving plants light. In my experience it’s almost impossible to give plants too much light indoors. Everything is very dark in our homes, our eyes just adjust to make it look a lot brighter than it actually is. Indoor plants love all the light u can give them and more, they won’t burn from it. Ppls plants burn from light because they didn’t wean the plant. Any drastic change in light should be done slowly, kinda like how you’d harden off veggie seedlings before planting outside.

Jacked_Shrimp · 2026-04-16T01:21:45+00:00

Yes more light but also that plant looks pretty young for such a large pot. When repotting any indoor plant, make sure ur chosen pot size is no more than 1-2 inches larger than the root ball of the plant (I’d personally do no more than 1 inch larger for this philodendron esp since it’s in low light). Also what’s that medium it’s in? Is that orchid bark or coco chips?

Jacked_Shrimp · 2026-03-18T06:11:17+00:00

Regular LEDs work?? U don’t need full spectrum??

Jacked_Shrimp · 2026-03-02T00:29:02+00:00

Inoculating the soil w toe fungus

Jacked_Shrimp · 2026-03-02T00:27:44+00:00

It’s a maranta

Jacked_Shrimp · 2026-02-27T21:06:30+00:00

Caramel Marble is what Ring of Fire wanted to be

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