Tropicals & Tender Perennials: Mine are all mush :-(, 0 by Clare_CA

Clare_CA wrote:
Marc, some people don't remove the dirt if they feel certain that the dirt will stay dry, but potting soil tends to absorb any moisture in the air so it is risky if you are overwintering your plumies somewhere damp and cold. It sounds like an outdoor storage shed would get damp and cold in winter if it is not insulated. There are some good deals on eBay if you are looking for more. Don't worry; it happens to the best of us.

Antoinette, I just got rid of a huge Iochroma bush. It was covered in whiteflies! It is a shame because I love the purple flowers, but it was clearly serving as a host plant for the larvae, and it would have been too much work to combat them with horticultural oil.