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here are just a couple of pics of my plats they are a little over 3 weeks now. I noticed that some of the leaves fell off. I also just transplanted the one plant into the larger pot. And I also notice some grey marks on the leaves due to BUGS I guess? my plants are funny ANY SUGGESTIONS WELCOMED
Phh and sorry fur the blurry pics my lens fogged up
thanks
Why'd you plant so late?
welllll because my first plant got destroyed so in early july I figured I give it another try ya diggg
Check out my bug fix (in the pic). She showed up about 2+ months ago as a tiny white baby & she hasn't left my plant at all.. She loves it, and I love having her there to guard from pests... As you can tell by he pic. she does her job VERY well.Quote:
Originally Posted by ckarrson
You can find them at most gardening/home improvement stores.. Lowes/Home Depot. The come in containers, and in the container I believe are egg sacks that you would put on your plant and they hatch.. Its all in the directions of course on the back of container.. k good luck!
Sky
haha are u talking about the preymantis thats chillen on ur plant? I didnt know that you can buy then at home depot?
how much are they anyways?
I just Googled "Praying Mantis Egg Cases" The prices vary but about $12.95 for 3 egg cases. Heres more info. I read on 'em... I saw them at Lowes also, which is a Home/Gardening Store.Quote:
Originally Posted by ckarrson
"The fascinating Praying Mantis (Tenodera aridifolia sinensis) gets its name from its motionless raised front legs, which it uses to hold its prey. They are beautiful insects with a voracious appetite, and a delight to have in the garden. Being strictly carnivorous, they'll eat almost any insect of a size they can overcome. Waiting in quiet ambush for hours at a time, when an insect comes wandering by they suddenly jump out and attack - always biting the neck first. At rest, they seem to be "praying", holding their "hands" together. Shipped as egg cases, they require up to six weeks of warm temperatures to hatch. One case will yield approximately 50-200 nymphs. Use 3 egg cases for smaller areas (under 5,000 sq. ft.) and increase the amount accordingly for larger areas."
The one I have is working for me.. but I'm no expert.. So do more of your own research to make sure..
Stinky? What do you think about praying mantis?
Blue skies.. :)
Sky~
Correction- I saw the praying mantis cases at OSH (also Gardening/Home Improvement Store)- not Lowes.. sorry. :)
thanks, I called home depot and market basket and they were clueless?
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Originally Posted by ckarrson
I just did a Google search for Praying Mantis Egg Cases and found many sites that sold and shipped them.
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Blue Skies~
Sky
Yea I justed bought a case, but do you know anything about nutrients. I think I am going to straight up grow it with out nutes, because after all weed is a weed and survived years with any nutes. Can anyone just give me natural ways or tips to grow healthy plants?
Jump on over to the organic section.Quote:
Originally Posted by ckarrson