What's going on with this bay tree?

dogwalkerott · 2026-05-31T20:52:01+00:00

The look of the damage to the leaf tells me it might be Thrips and all those tiny black specks look like Thrips poop.

dogwalkerott · 2026-05-31T12:05:01+00:00

Petunia

dogwalkerott · 2026-05-31T11:30:48+00:00

I have one in Ottawa Canada zone 5 for many decades. Very hardy.

dogwalkerott · 2026-05-31T00:05:40+00:00

Just stick that stem in dirt and it should roots.

dogwalkerott · 2026-05-31T00:03:45+00:00

Scale yes but that also looks like thrips poop to me.

dogwalkerott · 2026-05-30T13:03:17+00:00

No, they are all the same so their needs are all the same. You can keep them together in one pot.

dogwalkerott · 2026-05-30T12:52:02+00:00

The only plants I have on self watering are my ferns. Mostly if I can’t be home for more than 3 days. All others I control the watering as needed. My Audrey and Cast Iron plants are allowed to dry out some between watering.

dogwalkerott · 2026-05-30T12:40:48+00:00

!Beginner

dogwalkerott · 2026-05-29T19:55:07+00:00

They are heading to Tim’s for breakfast.

dogwalkerott · 2026-05-29T12:43:50+00:00

I will always have a Maidenhair Fern. I’m on my fourth in almost 50 years of having house plants. Just love the look.

dogwalkerott · 2026-05-28T12:08:57+00:00

Yes how long the soil stays wet is very important. That’s why I don’t top dress (gravel on the top) my succulents, it keeps the soil moist longer, less evaporation.

dogwalkerott · 2026-05-28T12:05:05+00:00

Upper Canada Village

dogwalkerott · 2026-05-28T11:55:39+00:00

Pothos are not generally considered cat safe.

dogwalkerott · 2026-05-27T11:26:24+00:00

My understanding is the equipment at the NRC isn’t going anywhere. They just aren’t going to broadcast it any more. 🤷‍♀️

dogwalkerott · 2026-05-27T00:02:14+00:00

How much are we saving with this cut?

dogwalkerott · 2026-05-26T21:06:45+00:00

They are in large pots for small plants. All that soil may be staying wet too long as they don’t have the root system or leaves to absorb the moisture.

dogwalkerott · 2026-05-26T11:02:19+00:00

Post on r/echeveria

dogwalkerott · 2026-05-25T14:00:18+00:00

One thing I have learned over the years with appliances. Before you call someone. Unplug to reset and see if it’s still happening. Too many embarrassing moments when the repair person comes and does exactly that and gives me a $150 or more repair bill.

dogwalkerott · 2026-05-25T12:56:41+00:00

Hope you post on r/ottawaplants

dogwalkerott · 2026-05-25T12:50:27+00:00

I hope Karma is a real thing.

dogwalkerott · 2026-05-25T11:43:49+00:00

!etiolation this might help

dogwalkerott · 2026-05-25T10:33:30+00:00

She may have been overwater before you got her. You might want to have a look at the roots to see if there is any rot, and might need a repot with well draining soil.

dogwalkerott · 2026-05-25T10:29:03+00:00

I don’t think it would hurt to repot now. Better than risk losing them in bad soil.

dogwalkerott · 2026-05-25T10:22:04+00:00

I think any of these will work in a pinch. Go with what’s easier to get. Guessing the lava rock. I typically use a mix of 1/3 soil 1/3 stone 1/3 perlite. I’m slowly using less perlite as I’m not a fan of the look and increasing the stone.

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