tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1523231273885627613.post5726493431729818190..comments2024-03-26T01:02:28.347+11:00Comments on Talking Plants: Clive of Syon ParkTalking Plantshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05778763864080365220noreply@blogger.comBlogger5125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1523231273885627613.post-69914251251123229702016-10-03T16:54:25.585+11:002016-10-03T16:54:25.585+11:00Hi Daisy Debs, My apologies if there was any confu...Hi Daisy Debs, My apologies if there was any confusion due to auto-correct or my lack of proof reading. I meant to type, methylated spirits can be use by spraying or wiping, with a cotton tipped bud, the mealy bug off the plant. <br />The MCG website, under the membership page has some 2013 newsletters available to view online. I hope the information contained in these newsletters will inspire you to grow a few more Clivia. Michael Barretthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03008754566698555083noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1523231273885627613.post-10800644643433562622016-10-02T23:55:44.827+11:002016-10-02T23:55:44.827+11:00Such lovely photos of gorgeous and flamboyant Cliv...Such lovely photos of gorgeous and flamboyant Clivia flowers....I will be wanting to grow more of them . Thanks for the advice too .Daisy Debshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08105828820178399476noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1523231273885627613.post-19920453205897009442016-09-27T17:50:39.557+10:002016-09-27T17:50:39.557+10:00Daisy Debs, Mealy bug are a real nightmare for Cli...Daisy Debs, Mealy bug are a real nightmare for Clivia growers sometimes. You will need to treat the plant, a hardware/garden centre will have a product to knock them on the head. Some growers spray neat mentholated spirits and a sprayer or cotton bud to wide 'em dead. Also look at the growing conditions, keep good air flow, inspect and or clean plants regularly and not let the pests get a hold on the plant. Good luck. Michael Barretthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03008754566698555083noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1523231273885627613.post-29798746460450419292016-09-27T17:06:29.802+10:002016-09-27T17:06:29.802+10:00That's a shame. I don't know myself but tr...That's a shame. I don't know myself but try the Clivia societies mentioned in the post. I'm sure they can help! TimTalking Plantshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05778763864080365220noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1523231273885627613.post-67325098375734159642016-09-27T16:59:08.919+10:002016-09-27T16:59:08.919+10:00I have a Clivia with variegated leaves , that I gr...I have a Clivia with variegated leaves , that I grew from seed. It is still only small with about five leaves . It keeps getting mealy bugs and I fear that I,m going to lose it eventually .... any tips on mealy bugs ? :( Daisy Debshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08105828820178399476noreply@blogger.com