Khind Posted August 13, 2014 Share Posted August 13, 2014 I bought a plant at B&Q the other day and within a day it is in terrible shape! I lost the tag so I don't know what kind it is to look-up how to look after it.Can anyone help me identify it from the picture attached!? Or give me advice on how to bring it back to life? It looked so healthy when I bought it and now it's so droopy and sad looking!Thanks! Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/47916-plant-identification-help-needed/ Share on other sites More sharing options...
maxxi Posted August 13, 2014 Share Posted August 13, 2014 Looks like a Salvia in need of a good watering. Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/47916-plant-identification-help-needed/#findComment-773511 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Khind Posted August 13, 2014 Author Share Posted August 13, 2014 we've just found the original pot and discovered its a Hebe. But we've watered it loads and it had all the recent rain. Fingers crossed it perks up a bit! Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/47916-plant-identification-help-needed/#findComment-773517 Share on other sites More sharing options...
red devil Posted August 13, 2014 Share Posted August 13, 2014 Go to the RHS website and see if they have any after care tips and advice, some plants don't like too much water... Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/47916-plant-identification-help-needed/#findComment-773519 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alan Medic Posted August 13, 2014 Share Posted August 13, 2014 Isn't this a bit like buying a pet and not knowing if you feed it dead mice or dogfood?ETA Not much help I know.... Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/47916-plant-identification-help-needed/#findComment-773532 Share on other sites More sharing options...
maxxi Posted August 13, 2014 Share Posted August 13, 2014 If it's a Hebe then you may well have Vine Weevil. You can use nematodes to fight the larvae but as it's wilting now it may already be too late. Dig down and check out the roots - if they have been eaten away then it's a goner. If there's enough root left replant it (having got rid of all the soil and washed the roots). Google vine weevil for lots of ways to deal. Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/47916-plant-identification-help-needed/#findComment-773559 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sue Posted August 22, 2014 Share Posted August 22, 2014 If you've only just bought it and it turns out to have vine weevil, then you should take it back.But I'd doubt it very much. Where particular types of plants are known to be susceptible to vine weevil, nurseries use chemicals in the compost to prevent them (which aren't allowed to be on general sale). Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/47916-plant-identification-help-needed/#findComment-776036 Share on other sites More sharing options...
intexasatthe moment Posted August 23, 2014 Share Posted August 23, 2014 Could be over watered and it's suffocating . Is it in the ground or a pot ? Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/47916-plant-identification-help-needed/#findComment-776083 Share on other sites More sharing options...
El Pibe Posted August 23, 2014 Share Posted August 23, 2014 anyone know what this is and what i can do about it taking over my lawn? Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/47916-plant-identification-help-needed/#findComment-776115 Share on other sites More sharing options...
steveo Posted August 23, 2014 Share Posted August 23, 2014 That's magic bindweed. Dry it out and smoke it Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/47916-plant-identification-help-needed/#findComment-776116 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sue Posted August 23, 2014 Share Posted August 23, 2014 Do you have a pic where the background isn't grass, as it's hard to see the thing you're describing?ETA: Referring to El Pibe's photo. Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/47916-plant-identification-help-needed/#findComment-776160 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ruffler Posted August 23, 2014 Share Posted August 23, 2014 The OP's pic looks like a Hebe in need of a thorough soaking. Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/47916-plant-identification-help-needed/#findComment-776177 Share on other sites More sharing options...
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