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Subject: VDB fig tree wilting and drooping Replies: 56
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Thanks you all.

I planted the Tree on the ground last Friday and he looks happy :)

I will try the Milk 

Subject: VDB fig tree wilting and drooping Replies: 56
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Has any one used organic Azomite

I read this :
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A to Z Minerals- A Complete Organic Fertilizer A Source of Minerals & Trace Elements Azomite is the name of a special rock in Utah. Early this century geological prospector Rollin Anderson found deposits of montmorillonite clay in a valley south of Salt Lake City. U.S. Bureau of Mines analysis showed the clay is similar to Chilean/Peruvian caliche rocks from which much of the world's nitrate was mined. Anderson ground montmorillonite as fine as possible, then put it in his garden. Minerals in Azomite are necessary to optimal metabolism in living things. Ground to dust, minerals are small enough to pass through cell walls of organisms.

Subject: VDB fig tree wilting and drooping Replies: 56
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SUPERTHRIVE for Friday evening :)

It smells like some vitamin tablets. In india we use B-Complex tablets, if it expires we use to open the capsules on the soil. 

Interesting read about the Magic Potion Superthrive

http://forums.gardenweb.com/forums/load/fig/msg031955499481.html

Subject: VDB fig tree wilting and drooping Replies: 56
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Doing much better :), Water in the trash lid is decreased looks like the plant is absorbing the water. I did make additional holes near the 
main stalk.


VdB8.jpg  VdB7.jpg

Subject: VDB fig tree wilting and drooping Replies: 56
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Yes javajunkie.

I did poke holes and also the pot seemed heavier. When I get home I will get some holes closer to the trunk before I water in the evening. 

Subject: VDB fig tree wilting and drooping Replies: 56
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One more ... Im not able to insert multiple pictures or attach multiple images. 

Apologize for taking 3 threads VdB5.JPG 


Subject: VDB fig tree wilting and drooping Replies: 56
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Some how other 2 pictures never got attached

Attached Images
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Subject: VDB fig tree wilting and drooping Replies: 56
Posted By: sivaveera Views: 7,208
 
Answers to jdsfrance

1.Are you watering the tree twice a day (morning and evening) with some 5 liters of water ? 
     Yes, I made sure I water in the morning and evening. Im not sure if it is 5 liters but
      for sure I water a bucket almost half the size of the pot container. Should be around 7 gallons
     I water till water starts to come down.

2. I would put a plate one centimeter high under that pot, so that the dirt has access to water.
   Yes, I do I have put trash can lid at the bottom so it just holds around 2 inches of water and not in excess.

3. Tell us if the dirt is taking all the water from the plate .
   I do notice water level comes down in the trash can lid but does not dry up completely. Since the pot is in the shade
  I could say 50% evaporation and 50% absorption :)

More updates:
The plant is recovering I guess see pictures attached. It could be a combination of all the suggestions I have had. Amazing group and thank you.
I will continue to update pictures and will keep you posted. 

It is heart breaking to clip the fruits :( can I wait and see for another day to do that? I have had this tree for only 2 days and for sure the leaves have
not dried but just droopy. I can see the difference which could be subtle as Im watching it every few hours "PARANOID". VdB3.JPG 

Subject: VDB fig tree wilting and drooping Replies: 56
Posted By: sivaveera Views: 7,208
 
SUPERTHRIVE!!

All the way I have added the magic potion

Waiting for it to come back alive

If it works I may drink it to when I feel down :)

Will keep you posted.

Subject: VDB fig tree wilting and drooping Replies: 56
Posted By: sivaveera Views: 7,208
 
Okay

Let me run to Homedepot and get some super thrive

Will keep you posted

I waited for this tree for couple of months I just do not want to give up

Thanks all for your help

Subject: VDB fig tree wilting and drooping Replies: 56
Posted By: sivaveera Views: 7,208
 
I can get a trash can and immerse the whole pot for couple of hours 

Can I do that?

Subject: VDB fig tree wilting and drooping Replies: 56
Posted By: sivaveera Views: 7,208
 
Should I return the plant or give it some time?

It looks much better than yesterday

Subject: VDB fig tree wilting and drooping Replies: 56
Posted By: sivaveera Views: 7,208
 
Im attaching the pictures.

Removed the water bowl at the bottom and now there is  bit of water retention on the top layer I have added mulch.

Looking better than what it was yesterday

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Subject: VDB fig tree wilting and drooping Replies: 56
Posted By: sivaveera Views: 7,208
 
Sounds logical Bullet08

Since I got them from Armstrong, the tree could have been indoor and sudden heat of 90 plus made it droopy
I have it under shade a good one :) between a huge orange and Key lime tree. The leaves are not dry yet
But will plant as soon as I see the leaves flatten but remove the water bowl today.

I had added some compost mulch so that the top layer did not dry up. I just did not want to repot/replant cause
that might bring up the stress level up and higher.

As a perk I watered it with AV11 (15% nitrogen 35% potash 35% phosphorous)

 

Subject: VDB fig tree wilting and drooping Replies: 56
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Thanks javajunkie

Ok will do as soon as I get home

Subject: VDB fig tree wilting and drooping Replies: 56
Posted By: sivaveera Views: 7,208
 
Thanks you javajunkie, yes Im planning to plant him on the ground and The position is almost mid NorthEast has sun in the morning till noon and after 1:00pm shade from my house. 

I already kept a big bowl and let the pot sit in it. What I water drains to bottom and stays there. I will remove it today or tomorrow and let the pot sit in the shade for another week or so before i plant him.I will try to post a picture. The tree is ina 15 gallon pot and I have added some mulch on the top to retain water.

Any suggestions on how long I can keep the big bowl with bottom 3 inches of the pot submerged in water. 

Subject: VDB fig tree wilting and drooping Replies: 56
Posted By: sivaveera Views: 7,208
 
I bought a 15 gallon Voilet De bordeaux from Armstrong and the tree stalk looks very healthy. The leaves picture matches to tandmadd  posting

Droopy leaves :(

The potting soil is soo loose that it drains the water within minutes and the roots on the top surface was dry as the temperature last week
was in 90's in California.

I have not planted it on the ground waiting for the leaves to flatten.

Question to tandmadd since you have been through the similar situation, im being paranoid newbie when it comes to figs :)

1. How long did it take the leaves to flatten
2. How often you watered
3. Did you add any NPP mixture to give additional relief 
4. I do not want to ask this question but will do :( did the leaves wilt off and re grew.
    This would break my daughters heart :(

I already have Brown Turkey, Black mission few months old and doing great

Any inputs are appreciated