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Posted by pennyw74 NSW (My Page) on Sun, Dec 16, 07 at 22:16
| I have recently bought quite a few plants from various nurseries.
Most of these plants have stakes.
I have:
Callistemon (Wildfire) approx 70cm
Grevillea (Ned Kelly) approx 50 cm
Grevillea (Scarlet Sprite) approx 20cm
Grevillea (Cherry Ripe) approx 25cm
Crowea (Ryan's Star) approx 25cm
Crowea (Poorinda Ecstasy) approx 25cm
Eremophila Glabra (Murchison Magic) approx 50cm
Lechenaultia Biloba (Mullewa Blue) approx 20cm
Correa (Dusky Bells) approx 20cm
Correa (Orange Glow) approx 25cm
Eutaxia Obovata approx 30cm
My question is, should I remove the stakes now or leave them in. I have heard different things. |
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RE: Staking new plants
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Penny, I would leave the stakes in. They are probably only small bamboo or plastic sticks, and they will offer the plant light support while it settles in and develops its roots. I find that these light stakes are a benefit to the plants when i accidentally stand on them or bump into them. A little protection doesn't hurt, and you can remove them when the stem of the plant looks sturdy, and before there is a risk of the stake putting pressure on the stem.
Cheers, Jan |
RE: Staking new plants
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- Posted by pos02 NSW Aust (My Page) on
Wed, Mar 26, 08 at 0:26
| Actually, to be perfectly honest, tubestock would be a better bet. They establish much more easily, and are generally not tall enough to require stakes. What's more, they are a lot cheaper. The trouble is that the number of nurseries stocking a good range of tubestock is dwindling, however you should still be able to get what you are looking for. |
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